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Eager to grow your own three-needled pines? Try Loblolly pine, a fast-growing species of pine native to the southern United States. Recently we have acquired a large quantity and have made it available to our customers across Canada and the world. Hardy to zone 7, it prefers areas with moist soil and warm temperatures. One of the most commonly planted trees in timber plantations, Loblolly pine is preferred for its straight growth habit and ability to proliferate in areas that are marginally fertile. For the hobbyist or the serious tree farmer, Loblolly pine is a great choice. You will be pleasantly...

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We are pleased to offer an expanded selection of rare and exotic conifers. Check out these lesser-known pine species that we have recently acquired.   Mexican white pine (Pinus ayacahuite) A cold-hardy conifer that originates from southern Mexico. Its attractive blue-green foliage makes it a great addition to any landscape. Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) This five-needle pine is a great choice for a Mediterranean style garden. It grows in dry and sandy soils, requiring minimal annual rainfall. Its interesting shape and form makes a good specimen piece. Gray pine (Pinus sabiniana) A hardy tree native to California, its large edible...

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We're please to now offer $5.00 flat-rate local delivery for select Greenbelt customers in the Greater Hamilton Area. (Available for orders over $25.00 value and postal codes starting with: L7N, L7R, L7S, L7T, L9H, L8S, L9C) We're proud to call The Greenbelt home and are happy to help expedite your growing project. Local deliveries are done at the end of every week after regular order fulfillment. 

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We have just received our spring shipment of garden seeds. Get growing today!

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The Svalbard Seed vault: A genetic repository for humankind, looking towards an uncertain future. Project started in 1984. What is the Svalbard Seed vault? It is a hardened storage facility located offshore Norway in a remote island chain known as Svalbard. (78.235867°N 15.491374°E) This is a special facility for storing rare and important varieties of seed from around the world.  Any country is allowed to deposit seeds into the vault and retain the rights to withdraw them at a later date. A link to the project website: https://www.seedvault.no/ Saving seeds helps to prevent the extinction of these species. With a repository of...

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