If you find yourself scrambling to complete your Christmas shopping and haven’t quite finished your list, please know that you’re not alone. This time of year can be overwhelming for everyone! If you’re still looking for gift ideas for the special gardener in your life, look no further. We not only understand the practical needs of gardeners but also have insights into what brings them joy! Check out our top 5 bestsellers for the gardener in your life, this holiday season.
#1 Bestselling Seeds
Discover the perfect seeds that will bring boundless happiness and enthusiasm to the passionate gardener in your life. By gifting these highly coveted seeds, not only will they feel a sense of anticipation, but you may also have the chance to enjoy the wonderful benefits together!
A wonderful herb that boasts an array of fantastic qualities. This variety is certified organic, ensuring pure and wholesome goodness. It is packed with essential vitamins A, C, and K, providing valuable nutrition for our bodies. Not only is it easy to grow, but its heirloom status guarantees a rich heritage. The huge dark green leaves are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Prepare to be delighted by the versatility this herb offers – its uses in Mediterranean dishes are endless. But there’s more! This continental Parsley also contains a high level of iron and Vitamin C, making it a nutritious addition to any diet. Each packet contains approximately 750 seeds, giving you ample opportunity to cultivate your very own parsley garden.
The wild bergamot is truly a delight for pollinators, with its high attractiveness to them. Its distinct flavor resembling that of Earl Grey tea adds a touch of uniqueness. The flowers of this beautiful plant come in various shades ranging from pink to lavender. It is commonly referred to as bee balm due to its ability to attract bees. Growing up to a height of 60-90cm (24-36″), it adds a lovely presence wherever it is planted.
Introducing Peppers, California Wonder – a variety known for its heavy and smooth-skinned fruits. These thick-walled, blocky peppers are considered one of the standards in the world of bell peppers. Not only that, but they also come with open-pollinated seeds, allowing you to continue growing them year after year. With a maturity period of 65-75 days, you can enjoy these delicious peppers in no time at all.
Vertical gardening is gaining immense popularity, not just among backyard gardeners but also for those with apartment balconies. It’s truly remarkable how these stunning flowers can bring privacy and a touch of greenery even in small spaces. Among the many options available, Clematis Multi Blue always manages to shine with its exquisite beauty.
This beautiful plant offers a stunning display of fully double flowers or one-of-a-kind single flowers with oversized stamens, reminiscent of C. florida. It blooms from June to September, showcasing 4-6″ (10-15cm) blossoms. With a mature height of 6-9′ (2-3m), this plant belongs to pruning group B2.
The amazing Hecker Everbearing Strawberries! These day neutral plants are not only beautiful and lush, but they also produce an abundance of delicious fruit from June all the way to September. With these strawberries, you can enjoy a continuous harvest throughout the entire summer season. The sweet, large, and bright red fruit is truly a treat for your taste buds. Plus, the runners of these plants also bear fruit, giving you even more strawberries to enjoy. And don’t worry about their resilience – these strawberries are very hardy and can withstand various conditions. Experience the joy of gardening with our 10-pack tube of Hecker Everbearing Strawberries. Each plant will bring beauty and bounty to your garden throughout the summer months.
The Adirondack chair has been ergonomically designed, ensuring a deep and contoured seat and back for the utmost comfort you would expect from an Adirondack Chair. It’s available in a wide variety of designer colours that are fade resistant – for all tastes in style. Plus, the chair is completely waterproof, allowing you to enjoy it without any concerns about weather conditions.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Café Au Lait, a variety that produces an abundance of 9″ sized blooms. These lush plants are perfect for adding elegance to your garden or bringing joy indoors with their exquisite cut flowers. With just one pack, you can give the gift of never-ending beauty this season.
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As trees and shrubs begin to display their beautiful autumn colors and fall-blooming perennials start to blossom, why not enhance the vibrancy of your garden by planting some cold-tolerant annuals? These resilient plants will bring even more color and life to your outdoor space during the cooler months. These lovely plants are ideal for replacing tired ones in your summer container gardens, adding a splash of seasonal interest to beds and borders, or giving your front door, patio, or deck a fresh and vibrant appearance for the fall season.
1. Strawflower
Strawflower is truly a delightful addition to any garden. Not only does it bring vibrant colours, but its unique texture adds a touch of beauty as well. The petals, with their stiff and paper-like feel, make this flower particularly perfect for dried floral crafts.Strawflowers can be found in a beautiful variety of hues like yellow, orange, red, pink, and white.
To ensure your strawflowers stay vibrant and blooming for a long time, it’s important to protect them from freezing temperatures. These delicate flowers are not tolerant of frost, so taking precautions against the cold will help them thrive and provide continuous beauty in your garden. To ensure their healthy growth, it’s best to plant them in a spot blessed with plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil.
2. Flowering Kale
Flowering kale, while it belongs to the same family as the kale you’d typically eat, is primarily grown for its beauty rather than its edibility. Its leaves are thick and tough, making them less desirable for consumption. Interestingly, despite its name, flowering kale doesn’t actually produce flowers. However, the inner leaves often showcase stunning shades of white, pink, or purple.
You can create a beautiful seasonal display by combining mixed pansies with it. Even in freezing temperatures, this pairing will stand strong. For the best coloring, make sure to plant them in an area that receives full sun.
3. Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa is a cherished annual flower that brings joy with its vibrant hues and requires minimal upkeep. Although it is typically seen as a summer plant, calibrachoa exhibits resilience in colder temperatures as well. One of the wonderful things about fall annual container gardens is how they can effortlessly bring beauty to any space. A perfect example is when this gorgeous plant cascades from a hanging basket, creating a stunning visual. With its jewel-tone flowers available in an array of colors, it effortlessly complements and enhances any design theme you can dream up.
When you’re ready to plant, try to find a sunny area with soil that drains well. This will give your plants the best chance to thrive and flourish.
4. Pansy
These delightful and cold-resistant plants bring joy with their vibrant flowers that come in a variety of colours. You can enjoy the cheery blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, white, purple, and blue. Pansies are commonly grown as annuals, especially in container gardens. However, it’s important to know that they are actually short-lived perennials. They can withstand colder temperatures and thrive in zones 6-11.
5. Ornamental Peppers
These resilient annual plants are sure to add a dash of excitement to your garden! Ornamental Peppers not only produce vibrant fruits in a range of striking colors like red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, and even black but they are also quite easy to cultivate. While some varieties do pack a spicy punch, there are others that have non-pungent fruits and can be safely grown around small children.
Not only do these varieties showcase their delicious fruits, but they also boast stunning variegated foliage. To ensure optimal growth, make sure to plant them in a sunny area with well-draining soil. However, it’s important to note that like strawflowers, these fall annuals are not very frost tolerant. So, when the colder weather arrives, remember to cover or protect them for their wellbeing.
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Oh, how exciting! The world of tulips just keeps getting more captivating and enchanting. With new cultivars entering the scene, it’s like a burst of creativity in the garden! From vibrant hues that will make your heart skip a beat to unique petal patterns that will leave you in awe, these new tulips are truly something special. They’re breathing new life into this timeless flower and capturing the imaginations of gardeners everywhere. So why not add a fresh twist to your garden with these dazzling tulip varieties? Get ready to be amazed by their beauty and let your garden blossom with renewed interest!
Pacific Pearl Tulip! Standing at a moderate height with sturdy stems, it’s an absolute showstopper in any sunny border. With its deep red color and frilly edge, this gorgeous flower is a true masterpiece. Imagine the breathtaking combinations you can create by mixing it with other unfringed tulips! The Pacific Pearl Tulip looks fantastic in cut-flower arrangements, adding elegance and sophistication to any floral display.
Fringed Tulips
Uniquely shaped blooms with serrated edges
Great for containers, mass landscaping, and cut flowers
Prepare to be amazed by the stunning beauty of this Darwin Hybrid tulip! With its delicate lavender petals and a touch of pale edging, it brings an unrivaled level of elegance and charm to any garden or indoor arrangement. But that’s not all – this fabulous flower is also reliably perennial, which means you can enjoy its breathtaking blooms year after year.
Behold the magnificent Crown of Dynasty tulip, the absolute ruler of springtime blossoms! With its enchanting blend of vibrant pink tones from the Dynasty tulip and its own distinctive quilled petals, this majestic flower is simply captivating. As this beauty matures, its colors become even more vibrant and rich, adding a burst of life to any space. They make the perfect cut flowers that last beautifully in vases. It’s like having a little piece of paradise right in your home or office!
Coronette Tulips (Crown)
Great for containers, mass landscaping, and cut flowers
Get ready to add a touch of luxury to your garden with Red Foxtrot, Double Early Tulips! What sets them apart is not just their stunning appearance but also their sturdy stems. Reaching a height of 30 cm, they proudly stand tall and showcase their beauty for all to admire. With their natural resilience, they thrive in various conditions and can withstand different climates. So whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, you can enjoy the luxurious touch of these flowers without breaking a sweat.
Silver Parrot Tulips are majestic flowers that boast large, ruffled, and fringed dark pink petals which gradually fade to a soft white near the center. One of the most exciting features of Parrot Tulips is their late blooming nature. While other tulip varieties may have already faded away, these beauties will still be in full bloom, adding a splash of color and joy to your garden when you need it the most. Whether you want to create a captivating container display, beautify your landscape with a mass planting, or bring the beauty indoors with cut flowers, these tulips have got you covered!
Parrot Tulips
Unique variegated foliage
Great for containers, mass landscaping, and cut flowers
Late blooming tulips
6 bulbs per pack
Colour
White w/ Pink
Bulb Size
12cm (5″)
Bloom Height
40cm (16″)
Sun Requirements
Full to Part Sun
Zone
4
Fragrant
No
Deer Resistant
No
Plant
Sept – Dec
Bloom
Late April – May
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The Japanese iris is related to a wide variety of different plants, from the bearded iris and other landscaping varieties and are native to North America.
Japanese irises are a great way to add color and texture to your garden. They measure 3 to 6 inches across and their lush green foliage complements their vibrant blooms.
It is recommended to plant the bulbs in autumn for a flourishing display of these irises in spring. However, the nursery is newly stocked with plants that are ready to be transplanted now.
Spring and summer are times when they thrive the best, making them an ideal choice for areas of a landscape that contain boggy ground. Other plants may have difficulty surviving in this kind of environment, however these hardy plants thrive in these conditions.
TIP: The iris family, particularly the Japanese iris, can cause serious harm to humans and animals if ingested. Therefore, caution must be taken when handling this plant.
2.) Sarracenia Velvet
The diverse pitcher plants of North America are an amazing species to behold. Not only do they have incredible traps that help capture prey easily, but they are also easy to grow, which makes them great for beginners.
Pitchers belonging to most carnivorous plants are usually tall and slim, and have attractive colors with seductive aromas. Insects often become stuck on the waxy surfaces or get deceived by the see-through leaves. The nectar secreted by these plants can also be poisonous in some cases, making it risky for visitors.
With eight distinct species and a variety of forms, along with endless options for hybridization, collecting Sarracenia – often referred to as trumpet pitchers – is a hobby that can span your entire lifetime. And the best part is that some of these species are incredibly easy to grow, making them an ideal choice for beginners entering the world of carnivorous plants.
3.) Thalia Dealbata
Thalia Dealbata is an aquatic perennial, which is evergreen and grows in marginal areas. Its leaves are long-stalked, erect, and narrowly ovate, reaching up to 40 cm in length. They have a white powdery coating and slender stems bearing panicles of flowers 2 cm across that are a shade of purple.
This plant is not carnivorous, but it can still cause harm to small insects such as hoverflies and tiny bees when they visit for pollination. They may get stuck in the plant’s sticky pollen and eventually die due to suffocation.
Plants that thrive in moist conditions can be grown in bogs as well. To protect them from the cold and frost during the winter, put their containers under 18-24” of water. This will help keep them safe in place.
TIP: If you have a greenhouse or any other frost free area with ample light, it is wise to move your plants inside those containers during the winter season. Additionally, for wet boggy soil plants, trim the tops and mulch them heavily in winter for optimal growth.
4.) Cyperus Percamenthus
Also known as Dwarf Papyrus, is part of the Cyperaceae family and specifically the Cyperus genus, which contains around 700 species of flat sedges. The Dwarf Papyrus is native to the coastal regions of Africa, where it takes its name from, and can tolerate a range of pH levels.
This plant has a grass-like look and delicate leaves. It produces a tufted foliage that looks like a firework burst – vivid green and yellow colors! Its globular shape is truly eye-catching and beautiful. A great choice for small backyard ponds or container gardens as it grows robustly and beautifully. in wet or dry soil.
Dwarf papyrus plants are known to significantly improve the environment in which they reside. They are efficient in purifying the air, helping to ensure healthy soils and can even improve water quality in ponds. Moreover, these plants play an essential role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
5.) Canna Orange Chocolate
Add some vibrancy to your garden with this dwarf Canna! It produces stunning orange blooms and has a showy foliage of olive green and purple-brown. Perfect for borders or large containers.
For optimal growth, this plant prefers a moist yet well-drained soil. At the start of winter, the rhizomes must be taken out and stored in a dry and cool environment; during March, they can be separated into parts as needed and potted again. By late May, these plants should be placed in your garden. Now is the perfect time to get yours as we’re newly stocked and they go quick!
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Lilies are one of the most beautiful flowers to plant in your garden. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and they can add a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. If you’re looking for lilies to plant now, there are five varieties that stand out above the rest. From the Summer Sunset to the Black Beauty, these flowers are sure to brighten up your garden this season. Read on to learn more about each type and how you can grow your very own at home. Plus, follow along as our President Gord teaches Hannah from Check News all about them!
Enhancing any outdoor setting, the Calla Summer Sun is sure to bring sunshine and light to your garden with its bright yellow petals and small yellow centers. Its vivid hue will fill any area with vibrance!
These flowers thrive when placed in a location with full to partial sun exposure and soil that is kept moist but drained. Additionally, they make an excellent cut flower and are resistant to pests like deer and rabits.
For an abundance of beautiful flowers at the peak of summer. Plant Summer Sun from early to late spring so that they can bloom through the start to finish of summer.
Big Smile Oriental Lily offers an eye-catching and unique color combination! Instead of the traditional pink or white petals, it has striking apple-red midribs and a refreshing yellow/green pistil. This popping contrast against the pale white base truly stands out. It grows 40″ tall and with 16-18cm size bulb circumference.
For successful bulb planting, it is important to pick a location with good drainage. Otherwise, the bulbs may be prone to rotting or deterioration. Plus, most bulbs are best planted in full sun and get optimal results if they receive 5-6 hours of direct sunlight every day.
Planting the roots of perennials, annuals or ground cover next to each other may offer some cooling in hot months. Likewise, a 2-inch layer of mulch is also useful in protecting against the sun’s heat.
‘Black Beauty’ is a magnificent hybrid lily, which was created through the cross-pollination of L. henryi and L. speciosum. Its raspberry flowers are richly-scented with reflexed tepals that have a thin white edge and anthers with little green centers.
The Black Beauty Lily is an oriental flower that produces up to 50 blooms when mature, stretching up to 4-7 feet tall on strong stems.
Not only does this flower grow well in pots, but the cut flowers make gorgeous arrangements with smaller blooms. Perfect for adding stunning beauty to any display! Blooming in mid-summer, it’s the perfect pick for a vibrant bouquet or centerpiece!
Sunny Azores, while being smaller in size than the traditional Oriental Lily, still have a spectacular bloom and sweet-smelling aroma. Don’t be fooled by their compact size – small flowers can make a big impact with their beautiful fragrances. Plant them in groups to create an aromatic oasis in any garden, or cut a few to bring indoors and enjoy the smell!
Planting Oriental Lily Bulbs should be done promptly, preferably in the Spring but you can get them in the ground up until Autumn. To ensure your plants thrive, locate them somewhere that has plenty of sunshine or partial shade and has soil which drains easily.
With magnificent maroon color, complemented by sparkling orange accents along the petal edges and core. Forever Susan are typically planted early to late spring and can be expected to bloom early to late summer. For optimal growing, the plants prefer a spot with full to partial sunlight and soil that is well-drained.
If you’re looking for something that can add a vibrant touch to your garden and make stunning bouquets, then this is the right option for you. Its numerous blossoms make it perfect for adorning flowerbeds & borders while also being suitable for creating wonderful arrangements.
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Spring is here, and it’s time to get creative with your outdoor decor. Hanging baskets are a great way to add a bit of life and colour to your garden or patio. With the right combination of plants, your hanging baskets will be blooming all spring long! Canada has some of the best climates for growing plants in hanging baskets. Whether you’re looking for something that will last all season or something that will bring a splash of colour during the warmer months, there are plenty of options for creating beautiful spring hanging baskets. In this article, we’ll cover the top five best hanging baskets to try this spring in Canada.
Depending on the location, people refer to them as Pelargoniums, Ivy Leaf Geraniums or Trailing Geraniums- all of which add beauty and charm to any space.
These beautiful 12-18 inch cascading plants possess gently flowing, ivy-style green foliage and a plethora of dainty, five-petal flower clusters that appear in soft cherry, sweet lavender and creamy white.
Spilling perfectly from window boxes, hanging baskets and containers, and their pretty foliage and abundant flowers will delight you all summer long.
This Lobelia is a great option if you’re looking for full hanging baskets this year. Its vibrant navy blue flowers make it stand out and its trailing size allows it to fit nicely between other plants.
Bees and butterflies are instantly drawn to the beautiful blooms of Midnight Blue Lobelia. Plant them in window boxes, hanging baskets or other containers and let them spill over the edge to create a stunning effect! To ensure they thrive, provide moist soil and either full sunlight or partial shade.
Trailing Lobelia makes an excellent companion for Alyssum. Sowing the very small seeds on top of moist soil is advised and transplantation outside should be avoided unless the temperature is higher than 10°C (50°F).
These exquisite trailing nasturtiums are a real feast for the eyes and bring a dazzling array of colors to any hanging basket, window box, or container.
Firebird’s vibrant blossoms of deep burgundy, warm pumpkin, and rich coral stand out against the contrasting backdrop of lily-pad shaped leaves with a variegated pattern.
Brighten up your patio or walkway this summer with these beautiful Nasturtiums. Not only are they eye-catching, but their edible flowers also taste like a mix of watercress and honey, making them the perfect candidates for salads or seafood recipes!
Dwarf strawflowers are incredibly easy to take care of and will soon be filled with dazzling, 2-inch double-bloomed flowers on sturdy 18-inch stems. The colors of these blooms consist of frosted rose, soft pink, salmon, lemon yellow and pumpkin creating a visually balanced package.
Planting these flowers will add long-lasting beauty to your hanging baskets and keep it bright for months.
These drought-resistant, hardy flowers are ideal for fresh cut flower bouquets and also easy to dry quickly for crafting projects and “everlasting” decorations. Their long-lasting nature makes them great for any occasion.
You’ll be amazed by the hanging stems of these stunning begonias, draped in magnificent double flowers throughout the summer.
Giant Double Begonia Pendula will create a remarkable sight in any hanging baskets or containers with its glorious white coloring. It’s definitely going to be an eye-catching display.
Begonias are a stunning addition to any garden, and these garden begonias are no exception. They will bloom from June until frost, making them the perfect choice for those looking to add a splash of colour to their outdoor space.
Try planting your very own Giant Double Begonia Pendula and follow along as our president Gord Nickel teaches Hannah from Chek News, everything there is to know when it comes to planting your own at home.
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