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ROSES & MINIATURE ROSES
Miniature roses first became popular during the 1800s, then were almost forgotten. Lately, their popularity has been growing rapidly. They are now among the most commonly hybridized of all roses.
Hybridizers tried for several years to breed a black rose. About five or six years ago the Black Baccara rose came into existence. It doesn't have a fragrance, but it's really beautiful. The petals are velvety and before it blooms it's very dark. As it blooms the edges of the rose still carry the blackish tinted color. This rose bush grows up to 4' - 6' tall and it really adds color to your flower garden. Come by our Port Coquitlam store today to reserve one before they're all gone!
A fun summertime rose that is sure to brighten up any garden. These dense little 4' shrub roses will be over-flowing with big, banana-yellow Go ahead--sneak it into the garden today, and when those beautiful blooms start opening, you'll go bananas!
With a unique smoky orange bloom colour and surprising cream reverse reminiscent, Cinnamon Girl charms with her exquisite beauty and jewel-like exhibition form. Come in and pick one up today!
36" Twofers are guaranteed to cause quite a clamour in your garden. Image the excitement of 2 colours of flowers on just one tree. Weve carefully selected 2 different varieties that are perfectly balanced in flower size, floriferousness, foliage and habit to bud onto our 36 rootstock. Different combinations available: Julia Child & Ebb Tide • Iceberg & Brilliant Pink Iceberg • Moonstone & Olympiad • Livin Easy & Easy Going • Iceberg & Burgundy Iceberg
Lush, satiny red petals on long, strong stems, it's an outstanding hybrid tea. Blooms 4"-5". 30 petals / 16"-20" stems. Dark Green foliage. Light fragrance. Full Sun.
Helleborus niger is called the Christmas rose more for its rose like flowers than for the reliability of seeing them at Christmas time. While hardy in zones 4-8, it can bloom anytime from December to April, depending on conditions. The prolific flowers are usually white, with green tinged centers that age to pink. You may also some with strong pink tones in the petals. H. niger ‘White Magic’ has large white flowers that blush pink as they age.
Peachy salmon blooms have a spicy Fragrance on this bushy little plant. Marvellously free flowering throughout the summer it will give a continuous display.
This catchy cutie will entice you with its perfectly formed flowers and bright long-lasting colors. The easy-to-grow rounded bush flowers generously. Dark glossy green leaves and mahogany-red new foliage.
The cheery yellow buds open to reveal the orange red “handpainted” petals. The semi-double flowers show the yellow center with bright yellow stamens. The bushy plant with the bright clusters of flowers is a must for the garden.
Hot Tamale's sizzling color and perfect hybrid tea form makes for a delightful miniature rose! Bright blooms are orange-red, with a luminous golden-yellow reverse that is simply riveting. This compact plant showcases abundant blooms with attractive dark green foliage.
Large very double flowers of lavender-pink. Very fragrant. Long lasting flowers.
Grows to 22 inches. Lovely white flowers a red-colored edging. Blossoms have up to 35 petals with a light fragrance. It is covered with hundreds of perfect miniature versions of a full size rose, Magic Carrousel will grow to about four feet by four feet. It benefits from pruning about half its height back in the fall. The buds are a bicolor pink and dark pink that fade to pink and white. Hardy to Zone 5, this wondrous rose starts blooming in late spring and continues off and on until frost.
Rainbows End miniature rose is my top choice for a miniature garden rose. This plant is a non stop show piece for flower production and an ever changing display of colors. The only other miniature rose that comes close in customer appeal is Black Jade. Like adding a "pot of gold" to your garden with this beautiful, deep yellow-blush miniature rose. Excellent for adding bold color to your landscape.
Clusters of rich raspberry-pink flowers. Very double. Light fragrance.
One of the most famous and widely grown of the miniautre roses, Starina has bright vermillion colored double blooms with yellow petal backs that are shaped just like minature hybrid teas. They are borne singly and in small clusters on a healthy plant.
It has a profusion of bright, deep yellow blooms with perfect form and light, spicy fragrance. Sun Sprinkles comes in a bush and 18" miniature tree rose form.
'Tinkerbell' is a Miniature rose which produces florets of strongly scented, soft pink flowers with glossy green leaves. In general, roses are a large group of flowering shrubs, most with showy flowers that are single-petalled to fully double petalled. Leaves are typically medium to dark green, glossy, and ovate, with finely toothed edges. Vary in size from 1/2 inch to 6 inches, five petals to more than 30, and in nearly every color. Often the flowers are very fragrant. Most varieties grow on long canes that sometimes climb.
Tracy Wickham is a very pretty bicolor miniature rose. The blooms are yellow with line of red along the outer edge of the petals. They have good exibition form and often come one bloom on a long straight stem. The bush is small and open, reaching 18 inches at most.
Annuals
Want to change the entire look of your garden without bulldozing the whole thing? Try annual plants. They grow quickly, are easy to maintain, and can provide a carpet of color that instantly transforms a garden into something new. Their short lifespan can even be a boon to the adventurous gardener, since when they die out, you can bring in another batch of annuals and create a whole new look. With careful planning, you can use annuals like an artist uses paint, altering the look of the painting with every stroke.
Perennials
Winter jasmine is a rambling, diffuse shrub with slender, arching stems and four-angled green branchlets that bear opposite compound leaves with three leaflets. The glossy dark green leaflets are oblong and about 1 in (2.5 cm) in length. Bright yellow, unscented, funnel shaped flowers about 1 in (2.5 cm) wide are produced in late winter and early spring before the leaves appear. Winter jasmine grows in a mound that can get 6-10 ft (1.8-3.1 m) tall with a similar spread. Where they touch moist soil, the long trailing branches will root and produce new plants.
A shrub that blooms in the middle of winter? That's right. Imagine a barren winter landscape with snowdrifts and grey streets brought to life by plants covered with small flowers that look like mini-firecrackers or tiny party streamers. The flowers are one to two centimetres long, and most cultivars have a delightful spicy fragrance. During the summer, small, horned, capsule-shaped fruit grows at the base of the flowers, eventually splitting to eject two to four shiny black seeds, usually in fall. Foliage is not as showy during the summer months, but as fall approaches, the dark green leaves turn yellow with hints of purple and red.
The leaves of Sasanqua Camellias are much smaller and dense than the Japanese Camellias, making for a smaller more compact shrub. Like the Japanese Camellia Sasanqua Camellias need a moist acidic soil. The Yuletide Camellia has dark green dense foliage and a upright growth habit. The Yuletide blooms a profusion of small, single bright red flowers with bright yellow stamens late in the season, and it has a long bloom season.
Viburnum tinus ‘Spring Bouquet’ makes a fine hedge,screen or specimen plant and also can be trained as a small tree. In the colder parts of our maritime climate, plant in a sheltered position. This is another viburnum that blooms in winter. In order to set fruit, you will need another plant that isn't the same clone. Although my lone specimen sets a sporadic amount of fruit, another plant would increase fruit set. The fruit of Viburnum tinus may cause a mild upset stomach if fruit is ingested.
TREES & SHRUBS
Holding the distinction of being the world's largest blueberry, Chandler is a vigorous, upright, well branched plant with consistent productivity in areas where winters are not exceptionally severe. Chandler is a mid to mid late season variety, ripening over a prolonged season, providing extended harvest for the home enthusiast with a bounty of flavorful, fresh picked fruit for up to six weeks. An excellent tasting addition to the edible garden, or as a hedge or container specimen in the landscape.
This is a list of the different varieties of fruit trees that we carry. Our best selection is available in February and the most popular varieties go fast.
Herbs and Vegetables
Herbs are a great way to spice up a meal - with the help of your own back yard.
Of all the basils to grow, and there are about 150 varieties, Genovese basil is one of the best because it yields 7 to 8 cuttings and makes the best pesto. Some basil varieties we carry: genovese, lettuce leaf, red rubin and sweet.
catnip is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family Labiatae. Catnip is known in scientific nomenclature as "Nepeta cataria". The plant is a weed-like mint that is now native in North America and Canada after being introduced from its native Mediterranean soil.
This mild-flavored member of the onion family is often considered more of a herb than a vegetable. The fine-textured foliage is chopped and used in soups, stews, salads, and other recipes. The bulb is small and not usually consumed. Chives are also used as a small ornamental. The plants bear purple flowers early in the year.
One of the most widely used and loved herbs and spices in the world are derived from the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. The leaves of this plant are frequently referred to as cilantro, while the seeds are most commonly called coriander. Depending on the cuisine, the entire plant is used for the various flavours and aromas that are present in each constituent part. Loved by many and abhorred by some, this common plant is an essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world.
Coriander can be grown successfully on a wide range of soil types; however, it performs best on well-drained loam and sandy loam soils. In recent years coriander, along with caraway, another member of the carrot family, has been affected by flower blight with the most severe infections occurring in cool, wet conditions.
Curry Plant looks very similar to a Lavender in its leaf stage. But, as the picture to the right shows, it looks totally different in bloom. Curry Plant likes it warm and dry. It is native to Turkey and thrives on sunny slopes.
Its delicate foliage provides an ornamental element wherever it is grown, making it an ideal candidate not only for herb gardens, but for flower beds as well. In flower beds, its fern-like leaves provides a soft background for smaller, sun-loving plants – petunias, marigolds, verbena, and others. Or, plant it with other herbs near the kitchen door so it can be harvested and used fresh during meal preparation time.
Many people appreciate lavender for its fragrance, used in soaps, shampoos, and sachets for scenting clothes. The name lavender comes from the Latin root lavare, which means "to wash." Lavender may have earned this name because it was frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit. However, this herb has also been used as a remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and anxiety to depression and fatigue. Research has confirmed that lavender produces slight calming, soothing, and sedative effects when its scent is inhaled.
Lemon verbena is a perennial shrub which can reach a height of 1 m. Lemon verbena has long unifoliolate leaves with a pleasant typical lemon scent. The flowers are small and have a white or purple colour.
Like all mints, Moroccan Mint, should be confined to a pot. Mints grow better in pots with lots of surface area rather than lots of depth.
It has less invasive growing habits than other varieties of mint and will not take over the whole garden. It has a pleasant, fruity taste and is sweeter than other mints. Also known as round-leaved mint, it has wrinkled, round leaves which have an apple scent and can grow to a height of 2 ft. It grows best in rich, moist soil and partial shade and produces lilac and cream flowers in late summer.
Peppermint has a long history of uses in medicine and is one of the most effective of the mint herbs, and has been used for centuries to relieve indigestion, nausea and heartburn.
Apple mint Mint is very tolerant of almost all conditions, but like all plants it will grow best in certain conditions. The soil should be well-dug, fertile and water-retentive, but not water-logged. Whilst mint will grow well in full sun, it does not like dry conditions. Its preference is therefore for partial shade, and it is well suited to a North facing wall.
Culinary oregano is a signature flavor of many Italian, Mexican and Spanish dishes. Most cooks are familiar with it in its dried form, but oregano is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow in the home garden. A handful of plants will provide you with enough oregano to use fresh in season and to dry for use throughout the winter. Oreganos varieties we carry: greek, hot & spicy and italian.
Curled Parsley is a tasty, breath purifying, nutritious garnish rich in vitamins and definitely worth growing your own to get the freshest possible leaves to eat, cook with and juice. Parsley varieties we carry: curled, flat leaf and italian.
Rosemary is one of those wonderful herbs that makes a beautiful ornamental plant as well as a welcome culinary seasoning. Its Latin name, Rosmarinus officinalis, means "dew of the sea" and rosemary is most closely associated with the cooking of the Mediterranean area. However you don't need perfect sunshine, sea mist or even a never ending summer to successfully grow rosemary. In fact, more rosemary plants suffer from too much attention than from too little.
The many varieties of common sage are all shrub-like herbs with rough, wrinkled leaves. Sage is a perennial herb with gray-green, pebble like, textured leaves in a long, oval shape. Sage varieties we carry: pineapple, purple and tricolor.
French tarragon a half hardy perennial herb that is native of southern Europe. It is fairly tender - which may be one of the reasons that it is not particularly widely grown - but it is easy to grow, and well worth it for its culinary uses. French tarragon has a much finer flavour than its hardier, more widely grown, Russian cousin. It grows to 90cm (3ft) and spreads 45cm (18in).
Thyme is one of the fines herbes in French cuisine. This is a combination of minced chervil, parsley, thyme, and tarragon. The blend is appreciated for its freshness and its satisfying taste. It is added to food at the very last minute of cooking. Thyme is also one of the herbs in the classic blend called bouquet garni. Thyme varieties we carry: compact, english, golden lemon, lemon, silver lemon & tabor.
A heat tolerant milder flavored selection of arugula. Many more strap shaped leaves than other varieties. Standard salad mix variety on many organic farms.
The lettuce plant has a short stem initially (a rosette growth habit), but when it gradually blooms, the stem and branches lengthens; and produces many flower heads that look like those of dandelions, but smaller. This is referred to as bolting. When grown to eat, lettuce is harvested before it bolts. Lettuce is used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera. Lettuce varieties we carry: buttercrunch, endive, head, romaine & ruby red.
There is nothing difficult about growing Chinese cabbage as long as the plants are not sown too early in the summer. If the crop matures during hot weather, the plants will go to seed rather than form a head. Put your crops in the ground in April for harvest by late June.
Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, and is closely related to cauliflower. Its cultivation originated in Italy. Broccolo, its Italian name, means "cabbage sprout." Because of its different components, broccoli provides a range of tastes and textures, from soft and flowery (the floret) to fibrous and crunchy (the stem and stalk). Do not let the smell of the sulfur compounds that are released while cooking keep you away from this highly nutritious vegetable.
It's no surprise that Brussel sprouts look like perfect miniature versions of cabbage since they are closely related, both belong to the Brassica family of vegetables. Brussels sprouts are available year round; however, they are at their best from autumn through early spring when they are at the peak of their growing season.
Early, disease-resistant variety bears solid, 3-4 lb heads. Sweet, green leaves are refreshing in salads. Compact plants are great for small gardens. 58 DAYS. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower (all part of the big brassica family) are loaded with good health. Cabbage varieties: golden acre and red.
Cantaloupes, also spelled cantalope, are one of the most popular fruits of summer and for good reason. These sweet melons are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to keep you feeling great all summer long. They are versatile ingredients in recipes, as well as being a great addition to any snack or meal.
Large white, delicious solid heads are of excellent quality. This early variety is about 10 days ahead of most varieties normally grown here. Approx. 65 days from transplant to maturity. Serve cooked, steamed, or raw with dips.
Corn has long been a popular vegetable and all the more so when freshly harvested. Although easy enough to grow in any warm, sunny garden, corn is often difficult to successfully bring to harvest because of the competition from crows, raccoons, squirrels and assorted other pests who find corn as delicious as do humans. Many modern sweet corn varieties have been bred to mature early in the season, but later maturing types tend to be sweeter.
The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around ribbing with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit.
Green onions have an almost unlimited amount of uses and are very easy to grow. Green onions can be grown from seed or as sets. I love green onions in soups, salads, on top of a nice steak, used as a baked potato topping, and many other ways.
Kohlrabi, which is grown mainly for its swollen, bulbous stem, is a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. It's a fast-growing cool-weather veggie that can be planted for both spring and fall crops. A good source of vitamin C, calcium and iron in an easy-to-grow plant that is sweeter and more delicate tasting than any turnip. Raw, it tastes like a mild radish, cooked it tastes like mild cabbage. The edible portion forms above ground-soil insects do not damage it.
Leeks are a valuable addition to the garden because they can be used instead of pungent storage onions from October until April. Even on heavy soils, leeks are easy to grow and a gourmet treat!
Since you cannot purchase shelling peas or edible pod peas that are freshly picked, this is one vegetable every home garden should have. The peas in the pod taste sweetest right after they have been picked (while you're still in the garden!). Modern dwarf varieties do not climb and are bred for a once over harvest. To extend the harvest time, they have to be planted every few weeks, from late February to mid-April. Vining or indeterminate peas continue to yield over a longer period of time, but they are not as disease resistant as the newer varieties. Peas climb using tendrils and require nett
Peppers are tropical plants that need lots of heat and attention to detail when starting them. Well grown in a warm summer, they are the gardener's triumph. Interestingly, the hot peppers often do better in a cool summer than the large bell peppers. If the hot peppers have not coloured up fully on your plants, pull up the whole plant and hang in a warm dry area. Pepper varieties we carry: big early, california wonder, gypsy, hot jalapeno, sweet banana and yolo wonder.
Potatoes are important to the self-sufficient gardener and the gourmet gardener. Easy to grow, highly nutritious and there is a variety for every use in the kitchen. Some are for baking, some are for salads, some for French fries. You should try them all!
Pumpkin soups, pumpkin pies, casseroles, or jack-o-lanterns! The thick walls of some pumpkins are wonderful for cooking and store well all winter. Store your pumpkins 10-15 C (50-60 F) with low humidity and good air circulation (on a shelf in the garage would be perfect). Pumpkins for carving are thinner walled so kids can decorate them easily.
Time your radish plantings a week apart for a longer harvest period. The secret to growing a great radish is to plant when the weather is cool, to not plant too close together and to harvest promptly before the roots get woody and bitter. Every part of the radish is edible. If you leave some of your radishes to go to seed you'll find the pods before seed set are tender and juicy with a wonderfully sharp flavour that is excellent in stir-fries and soups. If you harvest the seeds before they dry they have a taste and texture reminiscent of caviar. Imagine the fresh seeds lightly sautéed with gar
Growing Rhubarb is relatively simple in cool climates and unlke most vegetables rhubarb is a perennial and so can be left in the ground and will return a crop for many years (around 10 to 15 years). Rhubarb is quite a hardy crop and is able to withstand lack of water. Apart from applying fertiliser rhubarb will survive and produce good yields with little other tending.
This very versatile vegetable can be used in so many ways. In lasagna, on pizza, salads of course, steamed, eggs Florentine (a variation of eggs Benedict with spinach replacing the ham), in the dip, in quiche and spanakopita. It is well worthwhile to learn to grow it well, find the variety that tastes best to you and does well in your garden.
All squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons grow male flowers first then the female flowers are produced. The female flowers have tiny fruits at the base of the petals and require pollination by bees mostly.
Trees, Shrubs and Vines
Trees, shrubs and vines are a key element of a beautiful home that you shouldn't underestimate. While trees and shrubs can certainly create a living barrier within your yard, creatively placed vines can give you that feeling of privacy, your own personal retreat. Planting a tree is not great way for the environment, it's also great for your property value.
