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Cycling among the trees

Cycling among the trees

We often like to traverse the local terrain in search of new tree species and samples.  The Ontario Green Belt is an ecologically diverse area and we can find many different species in a short distance on the bicycle.  Being near the Great Lakes, it is common to find areas which have eroded over several thousand years. This creates some unique landscapes and many waterfalls to enjoy. These areas have a unique ecology of their own. These can cause challenges for many trees, as the root systems can easily be washed away when there is a great amount of precipitation....

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Austrian Black Pine

Austrian Black Pine

Tendrils of Growth! We harvested these Austrian Black Pine seeds locally - fresh from the Greenbelt.  Black pine (Pinus nigra) is an excellent, hardy tree that grows well in all kinds of conditions, including near roads and other dense areas. Very simple to germinate and grow. They are available now on our store!  

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Treeseeds.ca .... coming soon!

Treeseeds.ca .... coming soon!

We are proud to announce our new site section, www.treeseeds.ca, launching in January 2018! Our aim is to show the passion we have for Canadian tree species, in particular species that are native to the ecologically diverse Greenbelt in Ontario. We will be posting regular blog articles in our news section. We will also be able to help people who are looking for specific seeds to be satisfied. Our intention is to make special requests possible for discerning customers, researchers & students. Stay tuned for more updates as the page comes to.... fruition :) You can learn more about The Greenbelt here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbelt_(Golden_Horseshoe)

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Growing with Confidence

Growing with Confidence

We strive to ensure our seed stock is reliable and accurate - and that entails many seedling trials. How many seed companies try to grow every seed they keep? In our experience, not many. We are continuously testing our seeds to ensure proper germination and constantly researching best practices and developing new techniques to make cultivation easy and speed seedling growth. Look in our catalogue and browse our high-quality pictures as we aim to take every seed in our catalogue from seedling to maturity. Just because the growing season is over doesn't mean we stop our work. We will continue...

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Controlling unwanted guests in your garden

Controlling unwanted guests in your garden

A hungry rabbit, looking for his next vegetable meal. Often times we can find gardening to be a bit frustrating when we see the effects of pest damage on our plants. Although usually not destructive to a healthy plant, too many insects can overwhelm the defenses of any garden.  However we should resist the temptation to reach for toxic pesticides and herbicides to control the situation. The natural alternatives can be inexpensive, easy to apply and healthier for the environment and your family. Here's one idea you can try this summer season: All-purpose garlic-chili oil spray Combine 1-2 tablespoons of biodegradable...

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