Unlock Your Northern Garden's Potential
Glacier Sprout provides expert horticultural consulting and design for Canada's most challenging climates. We help you cultivate resilience, season after season.
Schedule a ConsultationSpecialized Cold-Climate Expertise
Frost-Resistant Flora
We select and source plants proven to withstand temperature swings and thrive in short growing seasons, ensuring your garden's longevity and vibrancy even through harsh winters.
Northern Soil Science
Custom soil amendment strategies target the unique challenges of northern soils, combating compaction and creating nutrient-rich beds optimal for sustainable, robust growth.
Sustainable Practices
Embrace eco-friendly solutions with our guidance on advanced water conservation techniques, organic pest management, and biodiversity enhancement, all tailored for Canadian climates.
Our Services
From initial concept to ongoing maintenance, we offer a complete suite of horticultural services designed to bring your garden visions to life in cold climates.
Horticultural Consulting
Benefit from one-on-one sessions where we diagnose plant issues, strategically plan seasonal tasks, and optimize your existing garden or new space for the unique challenges of the local climate.
Frost-Resistant Landscape Design
We craft full-scale garden and landscape designs with a focus on hardy, native, and adapted species, ensuring your outdoor space offers aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits across all four seasons.
Greenhouse Optimization
Receive expert audits and strategic recommendations to improve heating, lighting, and ventilation in your greenhouse, maximizing year-round production and plant health, even in Calgary's climate.
Pest & Disease Management
Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions are both highly effective and environmentally responsible, specifically adapted to protect northern gardens from common local threats.
Our Work in Action
Transforming challenging spaces into thriving northern landscapes with thoughtful design and expert plant selection.
The Beltline Urban Oasis
This project involved transforming a windy, exposed downtown Calgary balcony into a lush, private container garden. We selected resilient plant varieties and designed a smart layout that provides continuous colour and texture from May through October, defying the harsh urban microclimate.
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Foothills Acreage Rejuvenation
For this sprawling acreage near the Rockies, we designed a multi-zone landscape. This included a strategic windbreak of native conifers, an extensive hardy perennial flower bed providing continuous bloom, and productive raised-bed vegetable gardens, all harmonizing with the natural Alberta Foothills environment.
Educational Workshops
Learn directly from our experts. Join us for hands-on learning experiences designed to empower you with the knowledge to cultivate success in your northern garden.
Winterizing Your Garden
Master the essential steps to protect your precious plants, enrich your soil, and properly store your tools, ensuring they all withstand and thrive after Calgary's harsh winter conditions. Maximize next spring's potential.
Register NowIndoor Seed Starting for Cold Climates
Get a vital head start on the growing season. We'll cover everything from optimal lighting setups, bespoke soil mixes, and precise timing techniques specifically for successful seed germination in northern regions. Avoid common pitfalls and ensure robust seedlings.
Register NowAll workshops are held at our Calgary location. Contact us for private group bookings tailored to your specific needs.
About Glacier Sprout
Dr. Elara Vance
Founder & Lead Horticulturalist
With a Ph.D. in Boreal Ecology and over 15 years of hands-on experience cultivating gardens across Alberta, Elara Vance founded Glacier Sprout. Her mission is to seamlessly merge rigorous scientific principles with practical, accessible gardening techniques. Her deepest passion lies in empowering fellow Canadians to find profound joy and achieve undeniable success in their gardens, regardless of the challenging northern climate. Elara firmly believes that every northern yard, no matter how small or exposed, holds an immense, untapped potential for breath-taking beauty and seasonal abundance.
What Our Clients Say
“Glacier Sprout transformed our sad, patchy lawn into a vibrant, low-maintenance paradise. Their knowledge of local, frost-tolerant plants is truly second to none. We finally enjoy our backyard without constant worry! Highly recommend their expert touch.”
The Morrison Family
Calgary, AB
“The greenhouse optimization service was an absolute game-changer for our operation. Our energy costs are significantly down, and our crop yields are exceptionally up. This is a must-have service for any serious northern grower looking to maximize efficiency.”
B. Henderson
Commercial Grower, Foothills County
“We struggled for years with our garden battling unexpected frosts. Elara's 'Winterizing Your Garden' workshop gave us practical, implementable advice that saved our perennials last season. Worth every penny!”
Sarah Chen
Home Gardener, Cochrane
“Their team designed our entire front yard with native, drought-resistant shrubs and flowers. It looks stunning year-round and requires so little water. Fantastic for Calgary's climate. So pleased with the sustainability aspect too!”
David & Emily Wong
Residential Client, Calgary
“Glacier Sprout’s consultation on soil health instantly improved our vegetable patch. The detailed soil analysis and customized amendment plan made a noticeable difference in plant vigour and harvest size. Truly insightful experts.”
Michael Petrov
Allotment Gardener, Airdrie
Let's Grow Together
Ready to start your project, inquire about a workshop, or simply have a question about cold-climate gardening? Reach out to us today.
Our Details
Address: 7890 Boreal Way, Suite 210, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 4A5, Canada
Phone: (403) 555-0187
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM