NATS Nursery Ltd. - Native Plants

We have an exciting new opportunity for Indigenous people and organizations in BC to participate in native plant seed collection industry training! Gather & Grow is a 4-week practical, hands-on seed collection training program offered this September 2025 at NATS Nursery and on the Land. There are only 16 spots available! Paid scholarships are available…

Did you know NATS Nursery is Bee Friendly?  In 2015, NATS Nursery proudly committed to being neonicotinoid-free, offering a sustainable, environmentally responsible option for your planting needs. Neonicotinoids are a class of pesticides known for their toxicity to bees and other pollinators.  The use of neonicotinoids has raised significant concerns by many due to their role…

This project came to us from Alex Nataros, who is a remote northern Vancouver Island doctor. He was looking for something unique and, as much as possible, was a reflection of him, providing a place to unwind and meditate. We were given full freedom for the design from layout, products used, plant assemblage and inspiration….

We would like to Welcome some new and returning staff, and Well Wishes to another! Warm Welcome to… Jennifer Adhika is back from maternity leave! Previously the Starter Plant Sales Manager, Jennifer is back in a modified role called Special Projects Coordinator. She will be working remotely and part-time. Special Projects include assisting in Custom…

The 2 Billion Trees program aims to motivate and support new tree planting projects. Over the next 10 years, up to $3.2 billion will be invested in tree planting efforts to support provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations, third-party organizations (for and not-for-profit), and provincial/territorial governments to plant two billion trees across Canada. Since 1988, NATS Nursery…

There are many types of green roofs, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach to plant selection isn’t always best. Every green roof environment is unique and ranges in light levels, moisture, wind shear, and sunlight exposure. That is why it is important to examine the needs of each project to aid in the selection of…

What a sight to behold while staring out one’s office window. Nestled between the headwaters of the Green River and the Cheakamus backcountry, this delightful Whistler green roof captures an ever-changing pallet of colourful hues and pollinator habitat. Forming the backdrop are the iconic giants of this enchanting, rugged terrain. The plant selection included a…

A significant push to create greener spaces for primary, secondary, and post-secondary students is underway in Canada. Green roofs have far-reaching benefits for students and faculty as they provide unique learning opportunities, and nurture a relationship to the biophysical world. This recently installed LiveRoof embraces a blooming, native plant meadow that supports bee habitat and…

The Creekside residential LiveRoof project near Revelstoke, British Columbia adds new meaning to being at one with nature. This unique green roof boasts beautiful native plant species, including Aster subspicatus (Douglas Aster), Brodiaea hyacinthina (Fool’s Onion), Allium schoenoprasm, Penstemon davidsonii, and iconic Castilleja miniata (Paintbrush)