Arisaema amurense-dark form seeds are in stock. What other better occasion to talk a bit about it? Truth is, I had this post half prepared since last year, so it came in handy. Arisaema amurense is a cold hardy species with a large geographically distribution on the East coast of Asia: China North-Central, China Southeast, […]
It seems that ‘explorers’ of the Seed List are already finding some of the species I had the intention to announce on Friday. For this reason, a ‘back in stock’ post today, before they get out of stock ;) Unfortunately, the inventory is always short for some species. North American native species back in stock: […]
I should have had Houstonia canadensis seeds announced ‘officially’ together with Lobelia kalmii; only that it takes more time to process some fruits to see how many seeds will be available. In the Friday’s Seeds topic idea, we also have a picture with Houstonia fruits and seeds. The fruits are small, hard, dehiscent capsules which […]
Moist seeds speaking, Caulophyllum thalictroides inventory has been replenished. I know it seems there is a lot of time left until the temperatures will start to plunge, but there are other things to take into consideration, like some seeds starting to germinate (Asarum seeds emerge their radicles at some point in November) or being sold […]
Many thanks to all customers who are placing orders at this time! Due to the on-going seeds collecting and updating of the inventory, the shipping of the orders may be a bit slower than usual. Also, while I appreciate the enthusiasm, please keep the orders short for now; focus on the moist packed species category, […]
The Seeds Shop is open for orders! The early fall Seeds List has been updated as much as possible, with an emphasis on the moist packed seeds. Other species that may be available later have been marked; but the success of fruits/seeds collecting cannot be a sure thing! Please read the notes with various announcements […]
For plant collectors, the Podophyllum name sparks instantly the ‘rare plants’ lust. Like with the Arisaema species, unfortunately the North American continent wasn’t left with much: only one Podophyllum species, the Mayapple, Podophyllum peltatum. It is a wonderful wildflower with personality which will slowly form a colony in suitable conditions in the forests/ or woodland […]
A short plant portrait for Delphinium exaltatum today. Besides getting familiar with this Eastern North American larkspur, I want to emphasize the fact that for species starting to flower late in July or August, like all fall Gentian for example, seeds MAY become available only in very late fall October or even November. The early […]
Luetkea pectinata, Partridgefoot, is an endemic plant of Western North America, in alpine and subalpine areas, extending from Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, and east into Northwest Territories, Alberta, Idaho, and Montana, as well as South into Washington, Oregon and California. Apparently it is a common plant in BC, in alpine and subalpine zones, but not […]
As previously announced, the Seeds Shop is currently closed for orders until further notice – Please respect this announcement posted all over the website! The off-selling period allows me to collect, clean and process the seeds, write the material to be uploaded on the website, update/delete previous offerings, research seeds germination requirements, not to mention […]
Start your wish list and be ready for the late summer Shop re-opening! Various species should have priority for late summer sowing, requiring a slightly warm cycle before the cold one (winter) for best germination. From this category, just collected and in the process of cleaning/sorting out: Hydrastis canadensis Paeonia officinalis (+ few other peonies […]
The seeds collecting is in high drive nowadays. For some species, all fruits mature and are collected at the same time, for others it is an on-going process. When collecting fruits & seeds of the dry type (capsules, achenes…) either for yourself or for trading with friends and various seeds exchanges, always use paper holders, […]
As previously announced, starting tomorrow we won’t accept new orders – until further notice (late Aug./September), depending on how the collecting of seeds goes. Many thanks to all who placed orders for those species that need an early summer sowing. On and off rainy days are making difficult the collection of seeds. Taking pictures is […]
A reminder that the Seeds Shop will close on July 15th for the summer – and reopen in late August/September! I have just collected new fruits from the garden. And, it is equally exciting to have them as it was to see the new flowers, or maybe even more!? Just because it brings the possibility […]
You are invited to the summer sale of various species which germinate best when sowed right away. Summer seeds sale from 29 June – July 15th Helleborus caucasicus, Helleborus purpurascens, Helleborus x hybridus ‘Cherry Blossoms’, Helleborus x hybridus large purple, Helleborus foetidus plus Pulsatilla styriaca *The first order for Helleborus seeds receives as gift seeds […]
We will soon mark the beginning of the summer seeds season with various Helleborus, Asarum canadense, Sanguinaria, Jeffersonia diphylla, Stylophorum diphyllum, and few other species. The summer sale begins tomorrow, June 29 – lasting until July 15. Another post will follow with more details. The costs have greatly increased for everything lately and I know […]
