(Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. We first met Dawn, much to our surprise, at the Halifax Public Gardens. Here on the East Coast, gentle giants like cedars, cypress...

(Thymus vulgaris) Perennial. 90 days.  Heirloom Herb Seeds. Winter Thyme is aromatic and with a hint of clove.  It is a stronger herb used with meat, poultry and vegetables. Plants reach a...

100 days. Kakai is the one if you are looking for edible pumpkin seeds. The green seeds are hull-less and ready to eat right out of the fruit. Fantastic raw...

(Artemisia annua) Annual. 120 days to maturity. Also known as Sweet Wormwood, Sweet Annie is a sprawling, fern-like annual that really has a presence in the garden. Incredibly fragrant and...

(Trachymene coerulea) Annual. 100 days. Didiscus boasts elegant, pale blue umbrels. Stems are rigid and great for arrangements. Blooms are refreshingly fragrant and last around two months in the garden....

(Centaurea cyanus) Annual. 65-75 days to maturity. Classic Romantic Bachelor's Buttons are a lovely mix of soft pinks, white and rosy-blush shades of magenta and red. They make excellent cut flowers...

Indeterminate. 78 days. Heirloom Tomato Seeds - 1700's. Red Pear Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes grow into large healthy plants covered in hundreds of small bright red pear shaped fruit. Sweet fruit and very unique...

70 days to maturity. Italian Heirloom.Italian Pepperoncini is a unique, narrow and elongated sweet pepper that is great fresh, but perfect for both drying or bottling. Peppers have mild heat,...

(Cichorium endivia) 70-100 days to maturityRed Treviso Endive is a beautiful, cool loving bitter green. Its leaves start out green in the Summer, changing to a deep red once temperatures...

(Origanum vulgare hirtum) Perennial. Zones 5 - 11. 90 days to maturity. Heirloom Herb Seeds. Greek Oregano is excellent in tomato sauces, pizza, and on meat such as lamb and roast...

(Cosmos sulphureus) Annual. 70 days to maturity.Bright Lights Cosmos are a joyful mix of gold, orange, red and yellow blooms. Plants can grow about 3 feet tall. Cosmos are great at attracting...

10 days to harvest - 125g packet. Green Pea shoots are tender, tasty and easy to grow. Add to soups, salads or smoothies. 125 gram packet contains approximately 740 seeds....

(Viburnum trilobum) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. High bush cranberry is a plant I remember from childhood. We had a big bush growing next to my mother's little cedar shingled...

(Cercis canadensis L.) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Eastern Redbud is a beautiful native tree species with a short, maroon-purple trunk and umbrella-shaped canopy that is smothered in a lavender-pink...

(Vaccinium angustifolium) Perennial. Zones 2-6. Picture it: You're walking through the forest. You come to a bit of a clearing and take a moment to breathe in the beauty of your...

(Viburnum triloba var. Wentworth) Perennial. Hardy to zone 3. Ericaceae (Heather) Family. Native range—NL to BC. Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil. Plants can grow 8-10 feet tall, spreading 4-6 feet....

(Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) Perennial. Zones 5 - 7. Native range—Oregon to California, USA. These evergreen conifers typically grow 40-60 feet tall, but up to 200 feet in the wild. Beautiful dense...

(Callicarpa japonica) Perennial. Hardy to zone 5. Verbena Family. Beautyberry is a lovely, ornamental, flowering shrub that can grow 6-10 feet tall. Its flowers are light pink to white, blooming...

(Pieris japonica) Perennial. Hardy to zone 6. Ericaceae (Heather) Family. Native range—China, Taiwan and Japan. A compact shrub, new leaves are pink then turning to dark glossy green. Plants are draped...

(Celtis occidentalis) Perennial. Hardy to zone 3. Elm Family. Native range—Manitoba to southern Quebec. Trees most often reach 30-60 feet, but can grow up to 150 feet tall. Beautiful light-colored...

(Acer buergerianum) Perennial. Zones 6-9. Native to E. China, Taiwan and Japan. A beautiful deciduous tree, with green leaves that turn yellow, orange and red in the Fall. Can grow...

(Thuja occidentalis Pyramidalis) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Cupressaceae (Cypress) Family. Native range—Manitoba to NB. Can grow 15-20 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide. Tall pyramid shaped conifer, minimal pruning needed...

(Indigofera tinctoria) Zones 10 - 12. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native to various tropical regions. Leaves can be fermented to make natural indigo dye, a very cool process to experience! Plants...

(Stewartia psedocamella) Perennial. Zones 5 - 8. Theaceae (Tea) Family. Native range—Japan. Trees can grow 20-40 feet tall and up to 30 feet wide. Its white flowers with deep yellow...

(Mimosa pubica) Zones 10 -12. Fabaceae (Pea) Family. Native to Brazil. Grown as an annual in northern climates, plants can reach 2 feet tall. Its leaves will droop when touched,...

Indeterminate. 78 days. Heirloom Tomato Seeds.  Brought to North America by German settlers, the German Johnson Heirloom Tomato is a large and prolific plant that produces huge, pink tomatoes with famously great...

Compact Indeterminate. 68 days. One of THE BEST tomatoes out there! Pink Berkeley Tie-Die in an all out winner in every category. For starters, it is absolutely, friggin' gorgeous! (Please excuse my Nova...

Determinate. 55 days. As its names suggests, this early tomato is great for northern climates! Glacier doesn't waste time with greenery; plants average out at 2 1/2 to 3 feet...

(Aquilegia vulgaris) Perennial. Zones 3 - 8.Columbine flowers will help complete your cottage garden look! With blooms ranging in colour from red, blue, yellow and white, this mix is sure...

(Asclepias tuberosa) Perennial.  Also known as Orange Milkweed, this native plant holds true to its name! Its beautiful orange flowers, and the nectar within, call to butterflies and hummingbirds from...

(Ocimum basilicum var. citriodora) 60 days. Heirloom Basil 1920s. Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil is the most flavourful lemon basil we've come across. Very potent, with larger leaves than other scented...

80 days. Heirloom Hot Pepper Seeds – 1896. Anaheim Heirloom Peppers produce large chilies reaching 6-8 inches long on 2-3 foot tall plants. A very mild hot pepper with only 300-500 heat units. Anaheim...

(Ocimum basilicum) 60 days to maturity. A fantastic purple leafed basil. Medium sized leaves are glossy with a nice sheen. Great aroma and tasty for cooking. Plants reach 1 to 2...

(Robinia pseudoacacia) Perennial. Zones 4-8. Black Locust is a stately, native tree; reaching 100  feet and offering incredibly beautiful, fragrant white flowers in early Summer. The bark of older trees, ...

(Cucurbita maxima) 105 days. Heirloom Pumpkin Seeds. Galeux D'Eysines Heirloom Pumpkins are an elegant French heirloom that for some is a pumpkin and others a squash. Either way it is stunning! As it...

65 days. Perennial Green Onions. These Evergreen Hardy White Onion plants will overwinter even in cold winter areas and come up again each spring. Make sure to divide them every summer for...

110 days. Heirloom Pumpkin Seeds. These are one of our favourites. Fairytale Heirloom Pumpkins come to us from Southern France where they are known as Musquee De Provence. They feature a magnificent...

(Vigna unguiculata) 85 days - Heirloom Bean Seeds, China. This impressive pole bean produces masses of two foot long, deep red beans! These beans are super tasty & unlike many of...

(Levisiticum officinalis) – 90 days. Perennial. Lovage is a great perennial herb whose signature flavour sits somewhere between celery and anise. Whole plant can be used when young and tender....

(Zinnia elegans) 75-85 days to maturityOnce you see Queeny Lime Blush Zinnias  in person, you’ll be as star-struck as we are! With blooms reaching 3 inches wide and a unique...

(Callicarpa Americana) Perennial. Hardy to zone 6. Verbena Family. Native range—SE USA and Bermuda. This beautiful shrub flowers mid to late Summer, with glossy purple berry clusters forming in the...

(Carpinus caroliniana) Perennial. Zones 3-9. Betulaceae (Birch) family. Native range—Eastern N. America. Also known as Blue Beech, a fantastic understory tree, thriving in partial to full shade! Can grow 20-35...

(Phaseolus lunatus) 103 days. Heirloom Bean Seeds—1880’s. Jackson Wonder is a very productive, drought tolerant lima bean variety. Its baby pods are so tender they can be cooked like snow...

(Capsicum annuum) 75 days. Matchbox is a very adaptable pepper! Rich soil, poor soil, drought, dampness; this pepper can not only handle it all but thrive! Matchbox weighs in around 30,000-50,000 Scovilles....

(Lobularia maritima) Annual. 50-60 days to maturity.Sweet Alyssum produces tiny fairy-like flowers that cascade and kiss your garden beds. These whimsical flowers have a soft scent of honey and will easily...

(Helianthus annuus) Annual. 100 days to maturity. Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflowers are huge, growing upwards of 10 feet tall with flowers that are 10-15 inches across. They bloom in the...

Indeterminate. 85 days.  Watermelon Beefsteak Tomatoes are an old fashioned flavourful heirloom, with fruit that can weigh as much as 2 pounds or 1 kilo. The multicolored fruit are delightful....