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In the Zone Steps

1. Sign up - complete

You are now part of the In the Zone community – watch for newsletters and updates.

2. Register your garden - complete

Congratulations on registering your garden!

3. Tell us about your garden - Record Baseline Data

Use the Quick Start Tracker to record your baseline garden condition. If you have saved a draft, you can pick up where you left off at any time!

4. Get growing!

Grow a healthy garden designed to help Canadian wildlife thrive.

  • Now you can select your In the Zone Garden Guide to plan your next garden project.
  • Consult the Carolinian Canada Plant Lists to find easy-grow native plants or a complete checklist.
  • Use Native Plant Source Registry to find out where you can get native plants – coming soon.
  • Questions? Ask an Expert for one-on-one expert advice. If you are in a partner community, you may be eligible for a site visit.

5. Track your impact!

Record your garden transformation and measure your impact using the In the Zone Tracker.

  • Use the Tracker before and after each planting season to plan your garden, record your plantings and earn more Healthy Garden Points.
  • You can contribute your observations to valuable citizen science databases.
  • Your Healthy Garden Points will update every time.
  • Watch for Tracker impact days to count yourself in.

6. Connect and celebrate!

Connect with like-minded gardeners online and in-person to share stories and successes. Enjoy invitations to special events, gardening workshops and community celebrations.