The best way to prevent the spread of invasive plants is to not buy or plant them in the first place! One of the most common question we get from residents is what to grow instead of invasive plants, and we always recommend growing native plants intead.

Learn how to be Plantwise, and find a Plant Alternative to common invasive plants.

Next, keep learning from your local nature or conservation stewardship groups. Here in the Fraser Valley, the Fraser Valley Conservancy - Gardening with Native Plants is the best place to start! 

More Gardening with Native Plants Resources:

• Fraser Valley Conservancy - Gardening with Native Plants 
• Real Gardens Grow Natives
• The Xerces Society - Gardening with Native Plants: Learn From our Mistakes and our Successes

Where to buy Native Plants:

In the Fraser Valley:

(Updated October 2025)

Seed Suppliers with Native Plants:

(Updated October 2025)

Other Lists of Suppliers:

Still looking for more options? For even more suppliers around BC and across Canada or the PNW, take a look at these other resouces:

• Native Plant Society of BC - Native Plant Nurseries and Seed Suppliers in BC
• South Coast Conservation Program - Native Plant Nurseries on the South Coast
• Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver - Where to Buy Native Plants
• The Garry Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team - Buying Native Plants
• Green Shores BC Native Plant Vendors Directory