Best plant shops in Calgary to make your house SO fresh
The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. Could it really be spring?
Real talk: probably not. Knowing Calgary weather, we’re sure to get another burst of winter before the snow melts for good, but the 10-degree weather was enough to put some pep in my step, improve my outlook on life, and remind me that life isn’t so bad when the sun isn’t setting at 4:30 p.m.
If you’re feeling the same burst of optimism, there are ways to carry the real joy of false spring until the real deal arrives. Namely, turning your home into a garden oasis.
Not only do plants make indoor spaces more inviting, but they also have mental health benefits. Studies show that plants can reduce stress and anxiety, improve attention span, and contribute to general life satisfaction. Plus, there’s something undeniably healing about the routine of caring for plants and watching them grow.
If you’re looking to green up your space, here are 10 plant stores and garden centres in Calgary that are open year-round.
Garden Retreat
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Conveniently located near the Chinook LRT station, this garden centre has a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants, gardening supplies, and bulbs.
Where: 6510 1A St. S.W.
Instagram: @gardenretreatyyc
Golden Acre Home & Garden
Golden Acre Home & Garden is one of Calgary’s oldest and largest garden centres, with 50 years in the business and over 40,000 products onsite.
Where: 620 Goddard Ave. N.E
Instagram: @goldenacregarden
Greengate Garden Centres
This garden centre offers your classic herbs, trees, watering accessories, and other gardening tools, but it also has a handy website that features a virtual tour and handy how-to’s.
Where: 14111 Macleod Tr. S
Instagram: @greengateyyc
Plant
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This Inglewood plant store is the trendiest place to find stylish pots, adorable apparel, and of course, plenty of plants!
Where: 1327 9th Ave. S.E.
Instagram: @plantshopyyc
Plant Plant
Not to be confused with Plant (although they do have the same owners), Plant Plant is a location focused on a broader range of offerings with a particular emphasis on seasonals.
Where: 5 2501 Alyth Rd. S.E.
Instagram: @plantplantyyc
Plantation Garden Centre
What once was an old gas station is now a garden centre with high-quality plants and products and top-notch customer service from expert employees.
Where: 2408 4th St. N.W.
Instagram: @plantationgardencentre
Sprout Calgary
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Did you know Sprout began as an online store? While you can find a variety of indoor and outdoor plants in-store, the e-commerce experience is top-notch, and shopping within Calgary is just $5.
Where: 3B Parkdale Cres. N.W.
Instagram: @sproutcalgary
Spruce it Up Garden Center
This massive garden centre is home to a 15,000-square-foot greenhouse and 4,000-square-foot retail space and is home to Calgary’s largest selection of indoor and outdoor pots.
Where: 159 210th Ave. S.W.
Instagram: @spruceitupgardencentre
The Botanist
This botanical lifestyle store is perfect for the urban gardener. Along with seedlings and microgreens, you can find jewelry, books, tools, and apparel.
Where: 408 8th Ave. N.E.
Instagram: @thebotanistcalgary
The Sunday Shop
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The Sunday Shop puts an extra emphasis on self-care, offering candles, puzzles, and diffusers along with their floor-to-ceiling selection of plants.
Where: 1314 1st St. S.W.
Instagram: @sundayshopcalgary
It may not be spring outside, but it can be in your home! Happy planting.