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Caulophyllum thalictroides

Stylophorum diphyllum

Dicentra formosa

Asarum canadense

Trillium grandiflorum

Lilium philadelphicum, 2024

Iris domestica2

Clematis hexapetala

Gentianopsis crinita (3)

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Canada post strike

Wildflowers of North America

I would have like to get back to the routine of packing seeds, but thanks to the on-going Canada Post strike, this is not possible. Unfortunately, other shipping options I looked at are not doable due to the low weight/letter size packages the…

Attention – Attention

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First, Canada Post Union is in the last stages of collective agreement negotiations, and the last ‘reassuring’ update we received was: ‘no labour disruption can occur before November 3’. Take note… Second, due to family obligations…

Thanksgiving

Wildflowers of North America

Many thanks to all our customers on Thanksgiving Day! We celebrate with seeds of a few native species, which for various reasons we can’t provide every year. They are not new to our Seeds List; let’s call them ‘rare’. The most beautiful…

Old & new

Wildflowers of North America

Those interested can find the following native species seeds back in stock: Diervilla lonicera, Lilium michiganense, Lespedeza violacea and Thalictrum pubescens. New for this year: Ageratina altissima, formerly Eupatorium rugosum,…

Things I’d like to grow

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Alas, it is not possible at my location; or some species would need an artificially constructed bog. Firstly, the beautiful evergreen leatherleaf: Chamaedaphne calyculata which inhabits edges of the ponds, bogs and swamps. It’s been…

Latest news from propagation

Write to Santa

Propagation

I have a new habit: around mid-day I check upon updates on Canada Post strike, every day hoping for good news. It seems there is one today - we can write to Santa! The 6 Dec. deadline has been extended and we don’t even need a stamp on…

On the bright side

Propagation

With regret, I have no good news about Canada Post strike. A positive side to this happening is that I decided to use this downtime and switch the website/shop to another host provider (so there might be a bit of disruption when attempting…

Preparing for the winter

Propagation

Reminder: Orders placed between Nov. 7- Nov. 19 can be shipped only after Nov.20 The Shop remains open for ordering - moist packed seeds excluded! Thank you. Like in previous years, we are enjoying a warm, pleasant beginning of November.…

On sedges

Propagation

Until we have more news about Canada Post negotiations early next week – I don’t recommend new orders to be placed! Some plants always become more ‘visible’ in late fall, both in nature and in the gardens. Among them are the evergreen…

Friday’s seeds – data for AI

Friday's Seed(s), Propagation

*this article has been written by a plant obsessed human :-) Back with the widely UN-popular series of Friday’s seeds and fruits! Today we’ll discuss about the fruits & seeds of the kinnikinick or bearberry - Arctostaphylos uva-ursi,…

Orchids and other mycorrhizals

Propagation

There is a section in the Seeds Shop – reading ‘Orchids & other mycorrhizals’, where various species with particular needs regarding germination were included. The species are all very handsome and interesting looking, but do not be…

Germination page

FAQ – Moist packed seeds

What species are usually available as ‘moist packed seeds’ and when

THE SEEDS SHOP CONTAINS FEW MAIN CATEGORIES. NOT ALL SPECIES ARE OFFERED EVERY YEAR AND SOME CAN BE A ONE TIME OFFERING. WE DO NOT COLLECT LARGE SEEDS QUANTITIES, AIMING TO OFFER FRESH SEEDS AS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.