North Saanich, BC
Open daily from 9am to 5pm **Closed BC Day, August 3rd**
1370 Wain Rd, North Saanich
1 (250) 656-0384
Transform your garden into a space you want to spend time in
Russell Nursery is a family owned and operated retail nursery, founded in 1992. Whether you are new to gardening or an old hand, you can expect a warm welcome and as much help as needed to sort out what can seem like a bewildering number of choices.
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We pride ourselves on our knowledgeable staff and our service-oriented approach. Looking for something specific? Or perhaps you have a garden-related question? Send us a message or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help you out!
What’s Happening at Russell Nursery?
August 12, 2026
Fall and winter veggies are here! Our selection includes purple sprouting broccoli (Red Spear), fall broccoli, cauliflower (Galleon), cabbage, kale, Swiss chard and lettuce.
If you’re growing broccoli, cabbage, or cauliflower, it’s important to get them planted right away so they have time to reach full size before Hallowe’en. Don’t have space in your garden yet? No problem! They can be transplanted into larger pots and moved into the garden once other crops are finished.
Already planning next year’s harvest? The very highly coveted line of Garland Seed Trays has arrived! Made in the UK, they’re tough, reusable, and made to last season after season…. perfect for starting seeds and growing healthy plants. These trays have earned a cult following among serious growers and once you’ve used them it’s easy to see why. This year we’ve added some new products so be sure to check them out.
Should I Prune My Tomatoes?
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For The Love Of Flowers, Start A Cutting Garden
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|in Beneficials, Featured, Flowers, Mason Bees, Plant Choices /by Kathryn Verlindenby Faye To keep your local bee population well fed and happy, think ahead to have early blooming flowers in your garden. Bumble bees emerge from their winter nests while…