Hyacinth Vines + Seed Collection*

I planted some hyacinth vines in my garden this year and they are now producing seed pods. Do I pick those pods now and dry them indoors or wait until they wither on the vine ?…

Lupin Seeds

Last year I germinated lupin seeds and successfully planted them, They were admired by all and everyone around. This year I guess I did a very big mistake. I germinated the seeds that I collected with different colors from friends…

Tree Seeds

Hi I am traveling to Toronto in the next few weeks and I would like to buy seeds for some of your native trees and try and grow them. Where can I purchase seeds?…

Planting Info

When and how do I plant the tubers of the cyclamen hyderifolium. I gather in a moist part sun part shady location. Will they survive a Toronto winter?…

Planting at School*

Our school’s eco club would like to start indoor planting. It’s the last week of March and we were wondering whether it’s too early to start planting. If not, what should we start with…vegetable seeds? What types of seeds grow…

Storing Bean Seeds*

I’ve collected seeds from beans that I grew this past summer and want to use them next summer. Should I refrigerate them or keep them in a cool, dry place?  …

Poppies *

After the flowers die in late spring and the poppy heads dry up with the seeds in them, do next year’s flowers come from these seeds falling to the ground? Or do next year’s flowers come from the small plants…

Growing Guava *

Where can I find guava seeds or leaves? I wish to grow the plant.…