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Coll Gardens

A small family plant nursery in the heart of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

05/24/2026

Last day of the plant sale! There are still lots of great plants.

05/18/2026

Calendula is a flowering herb that blooms from spring to fall! It’s also a fantastic companion plant in the garden, because pollinators absolutely love it. Plus, it’s edible.

Uses:

In the Kitchen: The vibrant petals are completely edible and offer a tangy, mildly bitter flavor perfect for brightening up salad mixes, rice dishes, and desserts.

In Skincare: Calendula is well-known for its medicinal, anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent base for homemade salves, tinctures, and infused oils.

In the Garden: The blooms naturally attract pollinators and other beneficial insects while deterring browsing animals like deer and rabbits.

We will have four types of calendula at the sale.

05/16/2026

Herbs available at the plant sale

Basil - 7 types
Cilantro
Dill
Lemon Balm - perennial herb
Oregano - perennial herb
Parsley
Sage - perennial herb
Summer Savory
Tarragon
Creeping Thyme & Summer Thyme - perennial herbs

05/14/2026

Some of the annuals available at the plant sale

05/11/2026

Strawflowers are stunning and long-lasting in dried arrangements and also lovely in fresh arrangements. Flowers attract beneficial pollinators. Upright growth to 3 feet height on long, branching stems with 2-2.5” flowers. The following varieties will be available at the plant sale.

05/09/2026

Plant Sale Info

05/08/2026

Sunflowers 🌻 were planted today!

05/07/2026

Today was pumpkin planting day. Here are some of the varieties we will have at the plant sale. 🎃🌱🌻🌺

05/03/2026

Busy planting weekend!
Friday I had a helper plant the Cucumbers and Cucamelons. Saturday planted Dill and Zucchini.
Sunday - Watermelon, Cantaloupe and Squash

I cannot believe there are only 20 days until the plant sale!!!

05/01/2026

Transplanting Basil today. The smell is amazing! We will have several varieties at the plant sale:

Aroma 2 Basil
Ideal for pesto and culinary use, this tender annual is slow to bolt and typically grows 15–24 inches tall, thriving in full sun.

Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil
Lemon basil can be infused into oils or syrups and incorporated into jams, crumbles, cobblers, ice cream, and puddings. Lemon basil will also add a citrusy, anise flavor to cookies, scones, or other baked goods.

Cinnamon Basil
This attractive basil has purple stems and deep flowers with purple bracts. Its unique cinnamon taste and aroma makes it wonderful for tea/vinegars.

Sweet Basil
Used for pesto, salads, and tomato dishes, it thrives in full sun, warm soil, and is easily grown in containers or gardens, reaching 1–2 feet in height. Regular trimming promotes bushy growth.

Red Rubin Basil
Reddish-purple leaves, and a stronger flavour than sweet basil, making it most appealing for salads and garnishes.

Lettuce Leaf Basil
Large, crinkled leaves, which grow on the short, wide plant, are sweet, but not as strong as other sweet basils.

Thai Basil
Thai Basil plants are cultivated Asian varieties of sweet basil known for their spicier flavor and ability to withstand high cooking temperatures. Thai basil has small, narrow leaves, purple stems, and pink-purple flowers.

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Dartmouth, NS

Website

https://collgardens.neocities.org/

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