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This variety has been carefully preserved for over 70 years by 5 generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50-55 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDirect sow after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to 15C. Plant seeds 1\" deep and space 2–3\" apart in rows 18–36\" apart. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. 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His gardens were exhibits for all to see, especially his family. My wife notes…”Grandpa George had every square inch of his property planted in something ...there were secret pathways over wooden boards that led to a different edible treasure”. He was particularly meticulous with his rotation and trials of peas and beans. We have grown them for many years between Manitoba and Nova Scotia. These Dwarf Grey Sugar peas have responded very well in both climates. They are prolific, bushy plants that only grow to 24 inches in height and do not require staking. They are sturdy plants with very attractive sweet pea-like flowers that lead to clusters of flat, semi-pointed, curved, light green 3 inch pods. The pods are easy to pick, since most are at the top section of the plant. We suspect George ordered his seed in the 1960’s from Vesey’s since there was a 1963 Arthur Vesey Catalogue in the gardening shed. Interesting Note* This old heirloom variety was listed once as Dwarf Grey Sugar Cabbage Pea, and has been in production since before 1773.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60-65 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow seeds 1\/2 - 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart in row during late spring or when soil temperature is at least 10-15 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabaceae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33925348884524,"sku":"F-11-PS","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2666\/1736\/products\/DwarfGraySugarPea.jpg?v=1588288852"},{"product_id":"wilberts-lemon-cucumber","title":"Wilbert's Lemon Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilbert’s Lemon Cucumber\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) A mild sweet heirloom with lemon-coloured skin, introduced to North America from New Zealand in the 1800’s. The seed source for this selection comes form the 1980's, originally grown by ‘Toothless Wilbert’ of Neepawa, MB who preferred these over other cucumbers for their lower acidity and subsequent ease of digestion. A vigorous vine that can be easily trellised. Plant in full sun and keep moist during establishment. Produces many small rounded cucumbers that attract a variety of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeed indoors 1\/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 seed apart. Direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1\/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees Celsius. Space mounds 5-6 feet apart, thinning to 3 plants per mount. 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New England settlers grew this variety as early as the 1700's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eeeded indoors 1\/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 seed apart. Or, direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1\/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees Celsius. 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We have trialled and selected those super sweet black melons that great grandmother Nellie would have been proud to harvest and share with her family. Sugar Baby melon seeds produce watermelons that have a thin, hard rind with unique striping, becoming almost black at maturity. The flesh is firm and sweet, displaying an orange-red hue. The fruits are round and grow to about 7 inches in diameter on vines that can be grown on the ground or by using a trellis system. Give watermelon a lot of heat for the best productivity by growing under a mini greenhouse tunnel, or planting in mounds and raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeed indoors 1\/2 inch deep. 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I was very impressed with the heat of what was actually a Hungarian Hot Wax pepper, described as a medium hot pepper on her seed packet. I insisted that she allow me to save the seeds from several plants. We have grown this strain ever since, thanks to “Margaretta’s Mistake” This variety can be hotter than a jalapeno, testing up to 15,000 Scoville Heat Units, whereas most jalapeno’s never push 8,000! These plants yield consistent conical shaped fruit that grow 5-6\" long. Plants are compact but can support many of these lovely bright yellow waxy fruits without staking. Fruit will darken to an orange-red crimson hue if left to mature on plants. A very versatile pepper with a big kick of heat. 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We have continued to grow these seeds on our seed farm in Nova Scotia and find this tomato to be an early maturing and heavier yielding variety than the notorious Brandywine. Sam Hiebert’s beefsteak tomato is as firm a beefsteak tomato you will find, much like his handshake was. 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These beets were still grown within the family farm until 2009 by successive generations of seed savers. With only a handful of seeds left, we managed to germinate 147 seeds in our 2014 Manitoba trials! Several of these beets were selected for their superior flavour and of course their great overwintering ability. What a save!!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50-60 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow seeds 1\/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart, thinning to 2-3 inches apart after germination. Leave 12-18 inches between rows. 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A barter situation took place at the Fort William Curling Club one winter evening in Ontario, somewhere in the 1970’s (likely carpentry services for seed), which would lead to a mason jar of Nantes carrot seed that Earl Zelinski would later take home to his mother for planting the next spring. We continue to grow this carrot because of it’s slender size and because it is a great tasting and excellent storage carrot. An elegant heirloom selection from Thunder Bay, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow c\u003c\/span\u003earrot\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eseeds in a furrow 1\/4 - 1\/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart. 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Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or broadcast seed on top of soil while night temperatures are still cool and lightly cover with dome or plastic film until emergence. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to satisfy cold period required for spring germination.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 \u003c\/span\u003e- 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8\" - 10\" (20cm - 25cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24\" - 36\" (60cm - 90cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eZones 3 to 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual flowers bloom for a few days but the plant produces new flowers from late spring to early summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Bees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for Cut Flowers or Bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33949423468588,"sku":"FL-03-PR","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2666\/1736\/products\/DelusionDoublePinkPoppy.jpg?v=1588441724"},{"product_id":"babas-calendula-mix","title":"Baba's Calendula Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaba’s Calendula Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) - Unlike most Calendula we have trialled, Baba’s are much more uniform in colour, boasting primarily semi-double flowers of a deep orange hue accompanied by a small chorus of warm apricot and golden coloured blooms. Calendula has long stems making it an excellent cutting flower at 24-26 inches tall. Also makes a great addition to summer meals with its delicate tasting edible petals. Other than occasional deadheading, this is a low maintenance plant, tolerant of partial shade and drought. Calendula is a self-seeder but easy to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in spring. Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist soil. Keep under full light. Seeds germinate in 7–14 days.\u003cbr data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eThin or transplant seedlings 25–30 cm apart in full sun. Calendula tolerates light frost and prefers well-drained soil. Deadheading encourages continuous blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 \u003c\/span\u003e- 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\" (30cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24\u003c\/span\u003e\" - 26\" (60cm - 66cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer to Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as Cut Flowers or Bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Leaves \u0026amp; Petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49119788564727,"sku":"FL-06-CO","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2666\/1736\/files\/baba_scalendulamix2023.jpg?v=1697415783"},{"product_id":"babas-maltese-cross","title":"Baba's Maltese Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaba’s Maltese Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLychnis chalcedonica\u003c\/em\u003e) - My grandmother's flower gardens wrapped around the farmhouse from the back step to the front, neatly divided by a hand poured concrete sidewalk. Along the edges of the walk, under the kitchen window, I recall these large showy umbels of strikingly deep scarlet red flowers bobbing high above on slender green foliage. Years later, I identified them as Maltese Cross, which my grandmother used as a border plant and occasionally as a cut-flower. The seed was collected and successive generations continue to grow those brilliant border plants along their own garden pathways. Grows well in multiple soil types and is hardy to Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in spring after frost danger. Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly. Keep soil moist under bright light. Seeds germinate in 14–21 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransplant or thin to 30–40 cm apart in full sun. Prefers well-drained soil and will benefit from staking as it grows tall.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 - 21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\" (30cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36\u003c\/span\u003e\" (90cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardy to Zone 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring to Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Bees \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as Cut Flowers or Bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33949424582700,"sku":"FL-12-LC","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2666\/1736\/products\/MalteseCross2021S-1.jpg?v=1630960327"},{"product_id":"babas-lavatera","title":"Baba's Lavatera","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaba’s Lavatera\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLavatera trimestris\u003c\/em\u003e) - This variety has the brightest of all mallow blooms and has existed in Baba’s (Ken's grandmother Katie) south-east gardens since the early 1970’s. We collected seeds in both 2016 and 2017 from selected plants. Lavatera is easy to grow and manage. They make a great mixed border or a quick growing, compact screen from your neighbour! This is an impressive, shrubby plant with rich, green foliage and 4 inch blooms that appear from midsummer until the first frost arrives. The satiny, hibiscus-like blooms range in colour from pale pink to deep rose. Lavatera naturalizes over time and now grows wild across much of North America. Lavatera has good pest and disease resistance and is highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and an array of beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors in early spring when only light frost is still possible. If starting indoors, soil temperature should remain 21°C. Seeds will sprout in 15-20 days. Transplant after last frost, but do not disrupt the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 - 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\" -  24\" (30cm - 60cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30\u003c\/span\u003e\" - 36\" (75cm - 90cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003eHalf Hardy Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Summer to Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Bees, Butterflies, \u0026amp; Hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as Cut Flowers or Bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33949424615468,"sku":"FL-13-LT","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2666\/1736\/files\/Baba_slavatera2023.jpg?v=1701218543"},{"product_id":"guryn-sweet-william","title":"Guryn Sweet William","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuryn Sweet William\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Dianthus barbatus) -\u003c\/em\u003e My father took a visit to one of the old family homesteads near Glencairn, MB in 2017. His sister Julia gave him specific instructions on where to look for the old flower gardens, now covered by years of perennial grasses. It was \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e flower garden where he would find a few hidden treasures still persevering quite vigorously through neglect. One of those finds was a mound of Sweet William flowers, exactly where my great aunt Mary Guryn planted them in the early 1950’s. The old Guryn homestead would provide more heirloom herbs and flowers in the coming season. The Sweet William seed has undergone three years of trialling and we are pleased to offer this family heirloom for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date. This is a biennial plant, typically flowering in the second year. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and keep soil evenly moist during germination. Seeds may also be direct sown outdoors after the last frost or in mid to late summer for overwintering rosettes. Fall sowing is also effective, allowing natural cold exposure for improved spring germination. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Space plants 6–9 inches (15–23 cm) apart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 - 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\u003c\/span\u003e\" - 19\" (15cm - 23cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18\u003c\/span\u003e\" - 24\" (45cm - 60cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003eBiennial Zones 3 - 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Bees, Butterflies, \u0026amp; Hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as Cut Flowers or Bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33949424681004,"sku":"FL-14-DB","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2666\/1736\/products\/image_83b33314-9f1e-4e27-8883-d217771d312a.jpg?v=1638791186"},{"product_id":"elsies-lupine-mix","title":"Elsie's Lupin Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElsie’s Lupin Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Lupinus spp) -\u003c\/em\u003e Another family selection from the original farmyard. These Lupin seeds were collected by my mother in the early 80’s. Since then, several family members have been keeping the gene pool alive. Elsie’s Lupins are notoriously dark purple - slightly pinkish hue. Sometimes we see a few blue flowers in the mix. Lupin is a perennial favourite with magnificent spires illuminating the meadows, gardens, and wild spaces. This low-maintenance wildflower is a great food source for bees and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 seeds per packet $4.95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e R\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eequires cold stratification before seeding. (4-5 weeks of refrigeration.) Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. 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Baba’s Delphinium plants would have been planted somewhere in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s and purchased through the Dominion Seed House of Georgetown, Ontario. The light baby blue flowers were positioned majestically on the north east corners of the garden fence like a stately, welcoming obelisk. These heirloom seeds are offered to you from my grandmother Katie’s aka ‘Baba’ flower garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow at 1\/8 inch depth and cover with dark plastic until emergence, then move to bright light. 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They perform best in full sun locations. Centaurea reproduce quite easily from small pieces of root left behind in the soil after removal or division, making them difficult to eradicate over time. We are told they were seeded here the year the barn addition was built in 1961. This is a hardy perennial that tolerates poor soil conditions and variable pH. Does suffer in prolonged wet soils. They are easy to grow, very tolerant of drought, and will naturalize. The blooms are very showy, fringed flower heads that are long blooming. Seeds resemble tiny squid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e R\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eequires cold stratification before seeding. (4-5 weeks of refrigeration.) Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover with dome or plastic film until emergence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"268\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Mountain Cornflower\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eCentaurea montana) is an attractive perennial wildflower, but it may self-seed aggressively and can become invasive in some regions. 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This strain has been in our family for over 75 years. My mother saved the seed from plants (still there today) in her mother’s farmyard in Fisher Branch, Manitoba. The densely pink-purple petaled, double flowers can exceed 4-5 inches across making them an aesthetic masterpiece, especially when grown in clumps. Deadheading will ensure showy vibrant stands for the length of the season. Three foot stems make this an ideal cutting flower. These are surprisingly tough plants that can adapt to drought and wet conditions. We are excited to offer this family heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. 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I remember my Grandfather (Gedo) best, sitting on a press back chair by the summer kitchen with two cats on his shoulder, laughing and fooling with his grandchildren, surrounded by a small forest of my Baba’s French Marigolds. Those marigold flowers were as gold as his smile and the morning sun that lit up the farmyard. We have planted these orange-golden coloured Marigolds relentlessly amongst our tomato plants at a 2:1 ratio. A great companion plant with nematode repelling properties. A gorgeous aromatic French marigold that will light up your smile on your morning walk through the garden. Another amazing family heirloom flower from the ‘Baba’ collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover with 1–2 mm of soil\/vermiculite. Keep soil moist and in bright light. Seeds germinate in 5–10 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after frost. Space plants 20–25 cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. 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As the story goes, approximately 100 peas were lined out and only 18 grew, but they were incredibly aromatic, dark-maroon coloured blooms that lasted most of the summer. We have been growing these for years now and have never been disappointed. This heirloom has dark burgundy-black flowers with a hint of ruby red variation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStarting indoors: \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScarify seeds by nicking or filing a notch (pre-soaking for 2-3 hours in warm water or a weak solution of Chamomile tea may also increase germination %). - Sow  1\/2\" deep into cell flats or preferred deep-cell seedling container, 4-5 weeks before planting out. Darkness is required for germination. Keep seedlings cooler after two-leaf stage. 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This assumption and diagnostics confirmed after a most historically intriguing chat with a valley old-timer who was ‘purty darun sure’ that the rhubarb planted on our farm would have dated back to the 1870’s and furthermore, it could only be old Victoria at that time. Joseph Myatt introduced this variety in England in the 1830’s in honour of the Queen! ‘Long to reign over us’ indeed, this rhubarb has survived many decades here on the North Mountain of Nova Scotia, likely sown by the Bent family who homesteaded this farm in the late 1850's. This is a super sweet variety, therefore less sugar needs to be added in baking and cooking pies and cobblers. Stalks are very thick and red, reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and yielding 5 to 12 pounds of stalks per crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart indoors in April, sowing seeds 3\/4 - 1 inch deep and then transplant, spacing plants 36” apart. Pre-soaking seeds for 6-8 hours will help germination. Rhubarb can also be directly sown in mid-May where plants are to grow permanently. 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The jar of seeds was thought to be lost forever when Kathy moved back east to Nova Scotia. Luckily, another Family member had saved these delightful family heirloom poppies. They have continued to be grown within the family across Canada, carrying on Nana’s horticultural legacy. Expect a mix of peony-poppy and large single flowered heads in deep shades of red. These poppies will hold their flower petals when cut, making excellent cut flowers. Seed heads can also be used in dried flower arrangements. 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Thin plants to 6 inches after true leaves appear. \u003c\/i\u003eSeeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to enhance spring germination.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 \u003c\/span\u003e- 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12\" (30cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24\u003c\/span\u003e\" - 36\" (60cm - 90cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring to Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Bees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as Cut Flowers or Bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38367994282135,"sku":"FL-04-PP","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2666\/1736\/products\/image_84df1253-3325-4d7b-b7e7-bd7654bc9f3d.heic?v=1661917314"},{"product_id":"percy-proudfoot-sweet-pea","title":"Percy Proudfoot Sweet Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePercy Proudfoot Sweet Pea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Lathyrus odoratus)\u003c\/em\u003e - Extremely RARE! One of the most incredible family heirloom seed saves of all time. Discovered at the bottom of a trunk in Thunder Bay, Ontario by our Grandma Judy! These sweet peas had been in an envelope since 1912 with 100 or so viola flowers tied in small bundles with string, along with a few other seeds. The message written on the front: \"first of season...Violets from my dear friend May... June 8th 1912\" May was Judy's grandmother and it appears as if the envelope was gifted back to her at some point before she passed in the 1960's. May's husband Percy was a professional photographer in his lifetime and an avid horticulturist tending to his backyard oasis of flowers and fruit trees. We noted a few pictures of Percy standing beside his trellised peas and ornamentals! It is likely the seeds would have come from the Proudfoot gardens on Meryle Street in Thunder Bay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe local cemetery would eventually encroach into Percy's former flower beds and garden plots, reinforcing the term \"pushing daisies\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon opening the envelope, it was obvious that the viola seeds had since desiccated and were no longer viable. However, there were two other seeds sources inside. Several small dark grey seeds resembling buckshot. A very limited number of these germinated in the spring of 2021. We guarded them with our lives and they eventually sprouted into sweet peas. An incredible moment for us, noticing the emergence of each of the 7 sprouts in total! The power and energy of a seed is simply amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting flowers were even more astonishing. This sweet pea's bi-coloured blue and purple flowers are extremely fragrant. It is an early bloomer and an early finisher but so worthy. A stand out from a great distance, Percy Proudfoot sweet peas will climb 5-6 feet in their lifecycle. We think this is a very old Italian variety aka 'Sicilian Monk Peas' since they are so highly fragrant and early to bloom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely RARE - 20 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eStarting indoors: \u003cem\u003eScarify seeds by nicking or filing a notch (pre-soaking for 2-3 hours in warm water or a weak solution of Chamomile tea may also increase germination %). - Sow  1\/2\" deep into cell flats or preferred deep-cell seedling container, 4-5 weeks before planting out. Darkness is required for germination. Keep seedlings cooler after two-leaf stage. Direct seed 6 weeks before last frost. 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The seeds were collected by my father, Emil in the 1980's and grown thereafter. We first grew the beans in 2018 and lost the entire row to a hungry, browsing doe and fawn, despite the fence!! We were left with 93 seeds! It took two years to regain enough inventory to offer this wonderful family heirloom for sale. A very nice tender fresh bean that is easy to process and cook with. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50-55 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds per packet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to 15C. Plant seeds 1\" deep and space 2–3\" apart in rows 18–36\" apart. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. 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