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The western coast of Canada is a cool, foggy and rainy climate that makes an excellent environment for a specific species of yew, the Pacific yew (Taxus brevifolia). Distributed widely across the British Columbia coastal regions as well as parts of the interior, it is a common but easy to overlook species of conifer native to Canada. Unlike other giant trees of British Columbia like Douglas-fir, Western recedar, or Sitka spruce, Pacific yew is rarely over 15-20m in height and grows slowly, preferring shade and rich moist soils. Its long branches and brown flaky bark with purple-red tints contribute to...

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October is here and that means Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is back in season! It's a race against time to collect as many as possible to process and get the seeds. Picking up the walnuts is slow and time consuming, and then they require quite a lot of processing in order to clean the seeds. Once the thick hull of the walnut is cut away, the smaller seeds within are able to be extracted. The hull of the Black walnut accounts for maybe 30-40% of the seed's volume, so a lot of waste product is produced. This organic stuff can...

Thanks to your continued support we've been able to expand our variety of seeds on offer and serve customers across Canada with these interesting species.  Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) An excellent all-around tree and widely used in the art of Bonsai, Japanese Black Pine is an easy to grow tree that has a variety of uses. Like most pines it enjoys full sun and well-drained sandy soils and can grow to an old age.  American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) A fast-growing deciduous tree that can grow to a very large size, American Sycamore enjoys hot climates and thrives in the...

We always want our customers to have affordable options available. If you want to grow lots of conifers fast, Jack pine (pinus banksiana) is the tree for you. We offer packets of 50 for only $4 and steep discounts for larger quantities. A cold-tolerant pine that can grow in most regions of Canada, it is easy to germinate even if you skip the cold stratification process. It makes an excellent choice for educational purposes or just growing large quantities of pine trees. Get your own pack of jack pine today!