Take a step towards greening your yard this spring and supporting pollinators by purchasing a wildflower kit, rain barrel or backyard composter. Residents and non-residents can purchase a native wildflower kit, rain barrel and/or backyard composters at an affordable cost.
Wildflower Kits
Take a step towards greening your yard this spring and supporting pollinators by pre-ordering a perennial wildflower kit to help green your grounds.
The wildflower kits include 18 (10cm) potted perennial wildflowers,1 pack of native wildflower seeds and gardening resources to help you get started. Limited quantities available.
Species included Wild Bergamot, Cylindric Blazing Star, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Black Eyed Susan, Pale Purple Coneflower and Common Milkweed. *Species may vary.
Registration Opens: Monday, April 21, 2025
Registration Closes: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Pick Up Dates & Locations:
Trisan Centre: Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 9am-12pm
Zancor Centre: Friday, June 6, 2025 from 9am-12pm
If you are unable to pick up during the times listed above, please email environmentalstewardship@king.ca or call 905-833-6555 to make alternative pick arrangements.
To purchase a wildflower kit
2025 Pricing:
Resident: $48 +HST
Non Resident: $50 +HST
Individual- $5.00 +HST per 10cm pot *Limited Quantities
Species available in individual pots
Common Milkweed
Grey Headed Coneflower
Sweet Oxeye
Wild Columbine
Dense Blazing Star
Black Eyed Susan
Heart Leaved Aster
Rain Barrel & Backyard Composter
Prices:
Rain Barrel: $75.00 + HST
Backyard Composter: $31.10 + HST Price offered through Green Yards Program
To purchase a rain barrel or backyard composter
Backyard Composter
Dimensions
Capacity: 11 cubic feet/311 litres
Size: 20.25 inch (51.43cm) diameter lid opening 33” high x 31” wide (83.8cm x 78,7cm)
Features: BPA Free, made from 100% recycled materials, twist locking lid, vertical and horizontal columnar ventilation, rodent resistant
Description
A compost bin is a container, specifically designed and engineered for the collection and processing of organic materials into nutrient rich compost or humus. The finished compost or humus harvested from a compost bin through the composting process of decomposition is an excellent soil amendment providing much needed enrichment for your soil. A compost bin has features that enhance the decomposition process and help make your commitment to composting more efficient. Backyard composting is an effective and economical organics diversion solution. Each Backyard Composter comes with 4 screw pegs and a backyard composting manual. The FreeGarden™ EARTH Compost Bin has many features that make it the composting tool of choice:
- Large capacity — 11 cubic feet/311 litres
- Convenient 12”x16” offset, front harvest door
- Twist locking lid
- Vertical and horizontal columnar ventilation
- Conical shape means nothing gets stuck in corners and also provides for ease of lifting off to access the entire pile
- Rodent resistant
- Easy, large access 20.25 inch (51.43 cm) diameter lid opening
- 33” high x 31” wide (83.8cm high x 78.7cm wide)
- Made of 100% recycled materials
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Rain Barrel
Dimensions
Capacity: 208 litres (55 gallons) 16 lbs
Size: 24" wide x 34" tall
Features: Easy multi-barrel installations, insect resistant stainless steel screen, made from recycled content, BPA free, higher spigot accommodates most watering cans
Description
The FreeGarden™ RAIN 55 gallon rain barrel is designed with the homeowner/gardener in mind; affordable, attractive, easy to move, easy to install, and easy to use. Each rain barrel comes with installation instructions, spigot, screws, overflow hose and clamp. The FreeGarden™ Rain has many features that make it the water conservation tool of choice:
- 55 gallon/208 litre rain barrel
- insect resistant stainless steel screen
- higher spigot accommodates most watering cans
- easy multi-barrel installations
- as many as 3 barrels fit in the back of a regular sedan
- 3 additional spigot mounting locations
- childproof lid and stable footprint
- square shape ideal for flush-to-wall and corner installations
- 34”h x 24”w x 24”d
- saves most homeowners 1,300 gallons of water each summer
- helps restore soil to ideal pH levels
- conserves water, protects the environment, and lowers water bills
Maintenance
During the summer check the screen to clean and ensure nothing is clogging the screen. Check around the rain barrel for erosion. The platform/support must remain level and stable at all times. Prior to temperatures dropping below freezing drain barrel and store in shed or garage. If left outside with freezing water inside, the rain barrel may crack.
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