Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Online Canadian Mail Order Plant and Seed Catalogues


The Regina Horticultural Society has assembled this list of online Canadian mail order plant and seed sources for our members and subscribers.  This list is provided as a resource and while we have taken care to validate the websites, we encourage you to do your research and due diligence when deciding to order from an online source, and recommend paying particular attention to shipping charges.  Please also note that at the time of this post, suppliers may not yet have updated their current catalogue.

If you have other Canadian sources that you would like to recommend or have found errors please do let us know!

Happy Shopping!


A’bunadh Farm
Cherhill, Alberta
Local Alberta short season open-pollinated, heritage, heirloom, Zone 2 hardy annuals, perennials, flowers and vegetable seeds.

Hamilton, Ontario
Seeds for oriental vegetables.

Bowden, Alberta
Offers variety of evergreens, flower seeds, fruit trees and bushes, herbs, lawn seed, ornamental grasses, and trees and shrubs for sale online.

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Offering over 200 varieties of certified organic apple trees.

Harbour Grace, Newfoundland
Specialty seed house for trees and roses with more than 350 varieties of flowering, Japanese, shade and native trees; bonsai trees, shrub roses.

Middleton, Nova Scotia
Supplier of heritage seeds.

London, Ontario
Variety of seeds, including some hard to find and unusual seeds.

Toronto, Ontario
Extensive selection of daylilies.

Flesherton, Ontario
Variety of daylilies.

Abbotsford, British Columbia
Specializing in growing over 1300 carefully selected exotic and unique varieties of daylilies.
 
Sundrie, Alberta
Aquatic plants for northern ponds.

Aberdeen, Saskatchewan
Specializes in supplying Canadian wildflower seeds, seed mixes and plant plugs to prairie gardeners

Red Deer, Alberta
Locally grown seed source for native prairie annuals, perennials, and biennials - all from flowering plants or grasses.

Selwyn, Ontario
Specializing in delphiniums and peonies.

Christina Lake, British Columbia
Specializing in ornamental grasses and willows.


Bloomfield, Ontario
Over 300 varieties of hosta and a large selection of daylilies and companion perennials.

Langley, British Columbia
Solid selection of flowering bulbs, perennials and roses.

Valley River, Manitoba
Trees, shrubs and perennials targeted for the hardy prairies.

Midway, British Columbia
Focuses strictly on garlic, seeds and bulbs including heirloom varieties.

Oakville, Ontario
Spring and summer flowering bulbs.

Victoria, British Columbia
Sells certified organic, heirloom and heritage vegetable, annual, perennial and herb seeds.

Ottawa, Ontario
Specializing in hostas. 



Chilliwack, British Columbia

Large selection of rare bamboo plants.



Paris, Ontario

Over 1500 hardy perennials, including ornamental grasses, Hosta, daylilies, clematis, groundcovers, vines, unusual shrubs and water plants. 




Guelph, Ontario

Specializing in irises. 
   

Sardis, British Columbia

Specializing in miniature roses, heathers and heaths. 



Fort Steele, British Columbia

Heirloom garlic, about 12 varieties, bulbs and bulbils.




Jordan Station, Ontario

Specializing in orchids.



Corn Hill, New Brunswick

Specializing in “Own Root” hardy roses.  



Newtonville, Ontario

Offering over 700 rare and endangered heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers.

 

London, Ontario

Offering GMO Free corn seed.   




Georgetown, Ontario

Variety of novelty and hybrid flower, vegetable and herb seeds. 




Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Unique and rare organic heirloom flower, vegetable and herb seeds.




Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Variety of flower and vegetable seeds.




Langley, British Columbia

Own daylily introductions, specializing in miniatures and pinks.




Powell River, BC

Specializing in heirloom and organic seed.




Caledon, Ontario

Offering forage and turf seeds including hay, ploughdown, lawn, pasture, and lowland mixtures. 

           


Green Valley, Ontario

Specializing in orchids - mostly Odontoglossum and Oncidium intergenerics, Cattleyas, and a few species.



Mission, British Columbia

Iris, peonies, daylilies, dahlias.




St-Lazare, Quebec

Good sized list of dahlias, all shapes and sizes.


Indian River, Ontario

Untreated wildflower, cottage garden, heirloom, and unique varieties of seed.




Saint-Laurent, Quebec

Selection of plants to add that exotic flavor to garden or house.




Moorefield, Ontario

Large selection of daylilies, hostas and heucheras.


Agassiz, British Columbia

Orchids:  Paphiopedilums species and hybrids, dendrobium, phalaenopsis hybrids.



Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Specializing in native, rare and unusual plants.




Sooke, British Columbia

Certified organic vegetable, flower, grains, cover crop and herb seeds. 
 

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Interesting peonies, perennials and bulbs.




Calgary, Alberta

Cypripedium (lady slipper orchid) species and hybrids.




North Grower, Ontario

Eclectic collection of rare, hardy, perennials and woody species.



Peterborough, Ontario

Hostas, daylilies and perennials.




Marlbank, Ontario

Cold hardy bare root trees including fruit and nut trees.




Coldwater, Ontario

Offering nearly 500 daylilies and lilies.




Ottawa, Ontario

Offering organic, open-pollinated vegetable, flower and herb seeds.



Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Offering a great selection of bare root nut and fruit tree selections.



Halifax, Nova Scotia

Longstanding mail-order seed company offering a variety of seeds suited to cooler climates and short growing seasons.




Barrhead, Alberta

Interesting selection of open-pollinated vegetable, herb, grain and flower seeds suited to Canada's short-season prairie climate.




Richmond, British Columbia

Tropical plants such as bouganvillea, gingers, bromeliads; aquatic plants; tropical; hardy bamboo and other exotics




Palmerston, Ontario

Certified organic flower, vegetable, herb and native grass seed




Montfort, Quebec

Offering over 900 daylilies.

  

Carman, Manitoba

Specializing in rare and endangered heirloom vegetable, flower and herb seed.




Summerside, Prince Edwards Island

Specializing in flowering ornamental trees and shrubs for the Pacific maritime climate. Nice selection of maples, crabapples, magnolias, and lilacs.




Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia

General mix of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Many heirloom varieties.




Thorndale, Ontario

Variety of daylilies.




Waterdown, Ontario

Best known for its rose selection.




Appin, Ontario

Specializing in hostas.




Barrie, Ontario

800 varieties of hostas, some new and some old favorites.




Windsor, Nova Scotia

Offering selection of the world's top performing and favorite pumpkin varieties seeds.




Neepawa, Manitoba

Mail order lily bulbs with an excellent selection of Asiatic, Martagon, Trumpet,

Orientals, Interdivisional Hybrids, and species lilies.




Brandon, Manitoba

Variety of seeds and bulbs available suitable for the prairie climate.
 

Tyndall, Manitoba

Heirloom vegetable plants and seeds, very nice tomato selection.




Vernon, British Columbia

Featuring seed collections, varieties include wildflowers, veggies and herbs.




Weldon, New Brunswick

Heritage and unique vegetable seeds.




Brandon, Manitoba

Flower and vegetable seed.




Port Stanley, Ontario

Specializing in waterlilies and aquatic plants.




Nelson, British Columbia

Tropical houseplants, from the tried and true to some new interesting varieties. Specializes in streptocarpus and chiritas.




Parkside, Saskatchewan

Supplier that grows and supplies Certified Organic, GMO-free seed for sprouting.




Duncan, British Columbia

Offering a variety of native tree and wildflowers and organic seeds

www.naturesgardenseed.com




Creemore, Ontario

Several hundred varieties of daylilies.



On Russell
Lindsay, Ontario

Offering daylilies, hosta, iris, orchids and African violets.




Waterloo, Ontario

125 year old seed company, offering an extensive array of vegetable, annual, perennial seeds.
 

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Rose bushes and fruit trees, as well as tender fruit and wine grapes.




Calgary, Alberta

Specializing in phalaenopsis, plus a large selection of oncidium intergenerics, paphs, cattleyas, more. Orchids in flask.




Bruderheim, Alberta

Hardy lilies, peonies, and perennials.




Mitchell, Ontario

Specializes in gladiolus.




Frankford, Ontario

Herbaceous and tree peonies, lots of colors.




Richmond, British Columbia

Offering a variety of perennials.




Hudson Heights, Quebec

A specialized peony nursery.




Chicoutimi, Quebec

Species and intersectional hybrid (itoh) peonies from zone 3.




Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Extensive variety of bean, pea, pulse, legume, leaf, root, vian, corn, grain and flower seeds.




Argyle, Manitoba

Providers of local native grass seed to help restore native prairiescapes.




Selkirk, Manitoba

Offers native prairie wildflower plants and seeds, and native prairie grasses, shrubs and vines




Saint-Anicet, Québec

About 100 varieties of dahlia tubers and 20 varieties of ornamental cedars.




Acme, Alberta

Offering hardy, drought tolerant ornamental grasses.




Montreal, Quebec

Specializing in selling exotic, medicinal, aquatic and edible plants and flowers seeds online, with more than 1000 seeds varieties from all round the world.




Belfast, Prince Edward Island

Specializing in cultivars of Hemerocallis, the Daylily with over 900 cultivars.




Wainfleet, Ontario

Wide variety of nut trees seedlings.

www.nuttrees.com




Goodwood, Ontario

Specializing in herb seeds. 




Dunsford, Ontario

Over 700 varieties of daylilies.




Winnipeg, Manitoba

Certified organic, heirloom and open pollinated herb, vegetable and flower seeds.




Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Offering heritage and heirloom organic seeds.




Okotoks, Alberta

Offering Saskatoon bushes, fruit trees, shrubs, berries, and perennials.




Mascouche, Quebec

Growing over 800 cultivars, lilac specialists, hybridizers, grower of heirloom and rare lilacs for mail order.




Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Variety of tree seedlings suitable for the prairie climate.




Victoria, British Columbia

Certified organic, open-pollinated seeds.




Repentigny, Quebec

Vegetable, herb, and flower seeds including a vast selection of tomato seeds. Lots of heirlooms.




Simcoe, Ontario

Cane fruits and berries.




Kaslo, British Columbia

Certified organic, heritage and rare variety seeds.




Thorold, Ontario

Variety of flower, vegetable, and herb seeds.




Stoney Creek, Ontario

Variety of daylilies.

  

Kelowna, British Columbia

Variety of certified organic, open pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seeds.




Thamesville, Ontario

Nice selection of lilies in almost every division.




Foxboro, Ontario

Offering over 140 varieties of heirloom tomato seeds as well as beans, other popular vegetables, herbs, flowers and aromatic sweet peas.




Les Cèdres, Quebec

Open-pollinated, organically produced seeds for the vegetable garden. Specializing

in greens, beans, and tomatoes and also carries some herbs and ornamentals.




Hamilton, Ontario

Specializing in irises.




Winnipeg, Manitoba

Offering variety of prairie hardy seeds and seedlings.




Wellandport Ontario

A big selection of heirloom tomato seeds.




South Delta, British Columbia

Bamboo, eucalyptus, flowering gingers and bananas.




Victoria, British Columbia

Offering farm raised certified organic, open-pollinated, heirloom vegetable seed




Toronto, Ontario

Specializing in heirloom tomato seeds.




Toronto, Ontario

Organic seeds and heirloom vegetable, flower, and herb seeds.




Edberg, Alberta

Hardy Alberta and Canadian bred lilies.




St-Léon, Québec

650 varieties of daylilies from various breeders.




Orono, Ontario

Specializing in Canadian daylilies.




Delta, British Columbia

Big selection of vegetables, herb & flower seeds adapted to the cooler climate and shorter growing season of the maritime Northwest.




Almonte, Ontario

Daylilies, Siberian iris, peonies, hostas, other perennials for Canadian gardens.




Turner Valley, Alberta

Specializes in native wildflowers and grasses of the Alberta. Seed mixes and wildflower plugs available.




Schomberg, Ontario

Nursery grown native North American wildflowers and grasses, both plants and seeds.




Dundas, Ontario

Supplier of untreated, organic and non GMO vegetable, grass and flower seeds. 



Montreal, Quebec

Permaculture seeds and specialty fruit and adapted to cold climates.




St. Andrews, New Brunswick

Rock garden plant source.




Charlottetown, PEI

Variety of seed and bulbs including certified organic. 




Wiarton, Ontario

Specialize in providing organic mushroom home growing kits and a wide variety of specialty mushrooms.








Friday, 28 November 2014

2014 RHS Members Christmas Potluck and GRIN Showcase

'Tis the season to be merry, enjoy a meal with friends & Grin. And during last nights RHS Christmas Potluck and GRIN showcase at the Regina Floral Conservatory, that's exactly what we did!

We started the evening of with a presentation by Denis Simard, Manager for the Queen City Eastview Community Associations Inc (QCECA). QCECA was our very first recipient of the GRIN grant and they did a fabulous job, if I do say so myself. Denis presented a slideshow which included; photos showcasing the use of the funds, this year's gardens and the growing season and finished it off with a few fun facts. With the help of the grant they were able to use these funds for various items including; new hand tools, gloves, repairing a ride on mower, a locker system, key less access to the garage and fencing along with motion detectors for the gardens. The QCECA were able to maintain 30 garden plots with 42 gardeners and from the photos, everyone could tell they took pride in their plants and plots. Denis ended his presentation with a few ideas they have in mind for next years growing season and with volunteers, a little help and the passion they have, anything is possible. On behalf of the RHS, I'd like to thank Denis for taking the time on such a chilly night to come out and present a job well done. We know that you've set the bar high for following recipients. If you'd like more information on QCECA and what they offer you can visit them at Eastview Community Centre - home or in person at the Eastview Community Gardens.
Denis Simard QCECA Manager
Denis Simard  & Denise Mlazgar RHS President


 Following the GRIN showcase it was time to enjoy a fabulous potluck supper while visiting with fellow members and friends. This year's meal included a wide array of items, some I have never tasted before, but as a foodie, I enjoyed every bite! A few of the items that teased my taste buds were, curry squash, sweet & sour pork, sushi, shepherds pie and many others that I didn't recognize, but enjoyed non the less. After the main course there were a few fantastic sweets as well and if you have a sweet tooth, whats Christmas without a little dessert?! I do encourage anyone that was present last night to share your recipes by submitting them to either publicity@ reginahortsociety.com, or on our RHS Regina Group Facebook page at .reginahortsociety


Once supper was done and everyone was satisfied, Denise Mlazgar, RHS President, had everyone using a little imagination and gardening knowledge during her "Name the Garden Gadget" game. Although no one was able to get all the items correct, we all had fun creating a few new names for the items that even the most seasoned gardeners didn't know, like the "hole digger-upper". At the end of the game there was a prize for the most correct answers and of course a door prize. We then had some time to finish up some visiting, engage in a couple more conversations and enjoy a self tour around the conservatory if you weren't able to take in its glory at the beginning of the night. The Regina Floral Conservatory once again has put on a spectacular Christmas display along with many other beautiful plants, trees, flowers and fruits. If you'd like to visit the conservatory on your own, maybe during the day, please visit them at Regina Floral Conservatory - Home for hours and event listings.
Junior Gardeners


We then wrapped the evening up and everyone was in a great mood. Laughs were heard through out the conservatory along with some pitter patters and giggles from a few junior gardeners that joined us this year. It was great to see the turnout of members even in the bitterly cold weather and hope everyone got home safe! I would like to take the time to thank the Regina Floral Conservatory for hosting us, Denis Simard for presenting the GRIN Showcase and everyone that helped plan the event along with everyone that participated. 

 From our homes to yours Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!




Wednesday, 12 November 2014

AGM 2014

AGM this year was held Oct 30, 2014. The new Bylaws were brought to attention and approved by all. Annual elections took place and they also went very well, with all positions being filled. Please welcome back some familiar faces along with some new ones. 

Our 2014 RHS Board Members;

President - Denise Mlazgar
Past President - Charline Britton
Vice President - Jill Vaisey
Treasurer - Kathie McFarland
Secretary - Dawn Trask

Directors:
Communications - Carmen Leibel
Education - Susan Nadon
Membership - Alan Mlazgar
Publicity - Darcel Hancock-Parisian
Social - Beth Graas
Special Events Coordinator - Ken MacDonald

Appointed:
Special Advisers - Bernie Zaharik
Sandra Shiels
Web Manager - Danielle Carrier

And many others who have volunteered to help on these committees. A huge THANKS to all!!!





Hydroponic Gardening Educational Event - "Thinking outside the Soil"

B & B Hydroponics gardening 'Guru' Darin Wheatley, presented attendees to the wonderful world of Hydroponic gardening.

He introduced his topic by reminding us of the 5 key elements of life; Earth, Fire, Water, Air & Nutrients. Darin and his daughter brought many items to our event to help demonstrate the application and products for each key factor.

The audience learned about plant propagation techniques and some indoor lightning options for the year-round gardener. We all left with a greater understanding of hydroponics systems and indoor techniques. A good number of us intend on following up to see the 'Guru' at his shop for more expert advice and supplies.

Darin has been running B & B Hydroponics retail store since 2002. Working in the hydroponic industry for more than 13 years, Darin teaches as well as continues to learn from a great number of hydroponic enthusiasts. Over the years he has gained a vast amount of knowledge, growing all types of herbs, vegetables and other specialty plants, using indoor hydroponic equipment and supplies.

Please feel free to visit their link which provides more photos and useful links on the topic. .
https://www.facebook.com/bbHydroponics


Tuesday, 28 October 2014

Saskatchewan Green Trades Conference



The 2014 Saskatchewan Green Trades Conference is Coming Nov 6th-7th, to the Saskatoon Inn!

Click here for more info...