(Eucommia ulmoides) Perennial. Zone 5. Native range—China. Also known as Du Zhong in Traditional Chinese Medicine or Gutta-percha, rarely found in the wild now. Highly adaptable to urban environments, drought tolerant....

(Sorbus aucuparia) Perennial. Zone 3. Native range—Europe. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Also known as European Mountain Ash, naturalized in parts of Canada. Can grow 20-40 feet tall. High tolerance to wind,...

(Ocimum africanum) Annual. 50 days to maturity. Temperate Tulsi is an excellent choice for Northern gardener’s, the plants are quick to mature and can tolerate cooler temperatures well. This variety...

(Alcea rosea nigra) Biennial. Zones 2 - 9.Black Hollyhocks will create a bold and beautiful statement in your garden! They can grow up to 8 feet tall, with many blooms...

(Tagetes tenuifolia) Annual. 60 days to maturity.  One of the more delicate marigolds, Tangerine gem produces many, small, simple orange flowers. Plant grows only to 12" and leaves are slender...

(Coreopsis tinctoria) Annual. 85 days to maturity. Beautiful chestnut-brown flowers laced with bright yellow. Dyer’s Coreopsis is lovely in the foreground of any flower garden. Native plant to North America. ...

(Rudbeckia hirta) Perennial. Zone 3-8. 90-100 days.  A classic garden favourite, Rusbeckia or Black Eyed Susan, grows in almost any soil all by itself! I remember this as one of...

(Asclepias speciosa) Perennial Zone 3-8Showy Milkweed is more commonly found in the western half of North America; growing well along streams, dry slopes, open woodland areas, and roadsides on occasion. Showy Milkweed attracts...

(Ammi majus) Perennial. Zones 5-9. 80 days to maturity. Laceflower, also known as 'White Dill', is very reminiscent of Queen Anne's Lace. Laceflower is delicate and airy, making it very...

(Anthemis tinctoria) Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Golden Marguerite Kelwayi, also known as Dyer's Chamomile, is a beautiful and cheerful flower, with yellow daisy-like blooms. It will add a fun punch...

(Viola cornuta 'King Henry') Perennial. Hardy to zone 6.  Horned Pansy flowers are a cool-weather loving plant ready to show its tufted violet colours! The purple flowers are edible and can bloom...

(Cichorium intybus 'Polanowicka') Biennial. Zone 4 -10. 75-120 days to maturity. Coffee chicory is more widely known as a delicious coffee substitute. The fleshy roots are larger than wild chicory and are...

(Asclepias syriaca) Perennial. Zone 2-8.Both Common and Swap Milkweed are the preferred flowers for monarch butterfly caterpillars. A great addition to any garden!

(Digitalis purpurea) Perennial, zones 4-8 Also called Purple Foxglove or Fairy Glove, Foxglove is a classic favourite in an English style country cottage garden. Its tall spires provide height and striking...

(Lavandula stoechas) Perennial BUT only hardy in zones 8-9. Some varieties of Lavender are too good to pass up. French Lavender, also known as Butterfly Lavender is zone hardy 8-9,...

(Crataegus cordata phaenopyrum) Perennial. Zone 4. Native range—Ontario to E. USA. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. One of the latest Hawthorn varieties to flower, trees are covered with white blooms late-Spring to...

(Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) 55 days - Heirloom Kohlrabi Seeds – 1885. Early Purple Vienna Heirloom Kohlrabi is an excellent purple variety that produces tender round bulbs. It is best to harvest the bulbs when...

(Zinnia elegans) Annual. 85 days to maturity These beauties really are giant! Plants can reach a height of 4 feet and flowers can get as big as 5” in diameter!...

45 days. 1700's. Southern Giant Curled mustard is a wonderful, full flavour, spicy mustard green. The plants have beautiful frilled leaves and an upright growth habit. These are very easy to grow...

(Raphanus sativus acanthiformis) 55 days to maturity. Cut through the green and white skin of this watermelon radish and you’ll find a bright pink and red centre. Sow seeds  in...

(Allium porum) 100 days. Heirloom Leek, Switzerland 1880s. This rare Swiss leek is a flavourful behemoth! Carentan Leeks average diameters of 2 inches! White stems are are around 8 inches...

100 days. Heirloom Leek Variety. Giant Musselburgh leeks are a wonderful, older variety. This large, reliable, mild flavoured leek is a great staple for Autumn and Winter. This leek is...

80 days. This beauty produces tiny, 1 inch, upright peppers, that are nice to look at and superb for pickling! The plants themselves are compact at 12-15 inches tall and...

65 days - Heirloom Kale Seeds –1700's. Dinosaur Heirloom Kale, which also goes by the name Black Tuscan Heirloom Kale and Lacinato Heirloom Kale, is a stunning plant with a wonderful prehistoric...

50 days to maturity. Heirloom Kale Seeds – 1800s. Red Russian Heirloom Kale was brought to Canada in the 1800’s by Russian traders and is one of the most beautiful heirloom...

(Raphanus sativus) 29 days. Heirloom Radish Seeds - 1800s.  A big winner, German Giant Heirloom Radishes come from Germany and can be harvested into winter at any size. They do not get...

(Ipomoea tricolor) Annual. 60 days to maturity.  Heavenly Blue Morning Glory shows off its bright blue and white trumpet shaped flowers early in the morning before closing in the afternoon....

100 days to maturity. Heirloom Brussels Sprout Seeds – 1880s.Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts are semi dwarf plants reaching two feet tall. Provides excellent crops of flavourful sprouts. An excellent variety...

55 days. White Russian Kale is a Siberian type of Kale that is very cold tolerant. Its leaves are only slightly frilled. Tolerates both heat and cold extremely well. Excellent...

(Brassica rapa) 42 days to maturity. Heirloom Rapini Seeds.Heirloom Spring Rapini Seeds are actually from the turnip family. They are a mix between broccoli and spinach, boasting a sweet nutty flavour. They are a traditional...

(Ocimum gratissimum) Annual. 90-100 days to maturity. Vana Tulsi, also known as Clove Basil, Wild Holy Basil and Tree Basil, is one of the four main varieties of Holy basil....

130 days. The Gigante Kohlrabi often reach ten inches wide and over ten pounds in weight, all while not getting woody and remaining tender throughout. The leaves turn sweet after...

(Phaseolus vulgaris) 50 days Velours are a super slim, gourmet purple beans! Slender, 5 inches pods are deliciously crisp & juicy when enjoyed raw. When cooked, they turn green & are...

60 days to maturity. Adding the same great flavour to soups and stews, cutting celery is easier to grow than stalk celery and comes back quickly and vigorously. The stalks...

(Brassica rapa) 20 days baby, 43 full-sized. Yukina Tatsoi is a wonderful, slow-bolting variety that will feed you into the early Summer. It has a mild flavour and gorgeous savoyed...

(Monarda citriodora) Perennial. Zones 5 - 9. 120 days to maturity.  Welcome pollinators, one and all! Bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds will gather en masse around Lemon Mint’s clusters of...

(Cynoglossum amabile) Annual. 80 days to maturity.  Not a true member of the forget-me-not family, but definitely just as charming! Adorable little periwinkle blossoms top multiple, two-foot stems.  ------------------------------------ Growth...

(Syringa villosa) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Oleaceae (Olive) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia. Flowers are less fragrant than other lilac varieties,  but its white to pink/purple blooms are still quite...

53 days.  From the 1800’s this Italian heirloom zucchini, also known as Cocozella di Napoli, features fine green stripes, a slightly ribbed form and a fine flavour. Our favourite way to enjoy this zucchini...

(Brassica juncea) 20 days baby leaves, 45 days mature. This fantastically frilly mustard is so pretty & adds a sweet/spicy kick to green medleys.   

(Lactuca sativa) 65 Days. If you are into four season gardening, congrats; You've found your new favourite lettuce! Winter Density (odd name, we know...) is #1 for cold hardiness. No, it...

 21 days (baby leaves), 40 days (mature leaves). Kyona Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green, producing many finely cut, fringed leaves. It has a mild  to spicy flavour and unique look. It...

(Solanum melongena) 70 days to maturity. Mmmmm… Moussaka… The Diamond Eggplant is definitely a good one! Each plant produces several pounds of slender fruit. Their flesh is firm & not...

75 days. Reputed to be one of the best peppers for northern regions, we’ve found King of the North does best in a hot sheltered location or in a greenhouse...

(Brassica rapa) 45-50 days to maturity. Prize Choy is definitely a winner! This upright choy is delicious and bolt resistant, so you can enjoy it well into the season.

80-100 days for dried  Orca Beans, also known as Calypso Beans, are simply the most charming beans you’ll grow! One of our all time favourite dried varieties, for both bean...

21 days baby leaves, 40 days mature. Osaka Purple is a mild mustard green to add to your salads and cooking. A fast growing plant with very good looking purple-green...

65 to 70 days to maturity. Heirloom Carrot Seeds.Parisian or Paris Market Carrots are easy to grow in all soils. These heirloom carrots are small and round, about an inch...