BlogHide Resteemsvegiseeds (49)in nature • 6 years agoNew growing experiments, observations and progressGrowing from seeds indoors can be difficult at first... We quickly learned the tricks of making a 1-per-week visit for maintenance to many of our facilities, watering and nourishment of the…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 6 years agoNew growth - Rare trees and moreCome and take a look at our latest indoor grows. We are continuously experimenting with growing different types of trees from seed, predominantly conifers. A few varieties of these diverse seeds…vegiseeds (49)in contest • 6 years agoCanada is starting the harvest!Threshing the competition! Canada is starting off the 2018 fall harvest with a heavy fleet of 303 combines. They want to get the harvest to market, right now. Canada is the breadbasket of the…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 6 years agoSeeds of Growth: Koyama's sprucePicea koyamae - A rare spruce native to the Akaishi mountains of Japan. A long-term project to re-populate an endangered species. Koyama's spruce is native to a mountain range on the central…vegiseeds (49)in cryptocurrency • 7 years agoWe are now announcing acceptance of major cryptocurrencies for vegiseedsWhat better return on your investment than growing a pack of veggie (or tree!) seeds this spring? We are now accepting cryptos for seeds! Invest your coins in guaranteed growth. You can now buy…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoSeeds of growth: Growing White Fir (Abies concolor)Growing fir trees from seed is surprisingly easy. We can show you how. The germination rate of our hand-collected white fir seeds was very high. Without stratification, seedlings emerged after…vegiseeds (49)in bitcoin • 7 years agoUsing Cryptocurrency to Plant a SeedBusiness on the blockchain: Starting our seed science venture We were able to adopt a different e-commerce approach for our small business. By operating as an online-only retailer we are able…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoThe most biodiverse part of Canada for plants - Carolinian ForestCanadian forests are diverse and broad and the Carolinian forest is the most vibrant. Southern Ontario's soil, precipitation and warm temperate climate results in the highest plant diversity in…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoSour Cherries in Ontario - Save the pits and start planting trees!Sour Cherries (prunus cerasus) are a delicious, tart variety of cherry that can be found scattered throughout Southwestern Ontario - most commonly in the Hamilton/Niagara region. They are also very…vegiseeds (49)in photography • 7 years agoCrown Vetch: The Pinnacle Hill HolderThe Crown Vetch is a leguminous plant native to Asia. It can be found all over North America in most fields and valleys. Crown vetch (Securigera varia) is a small herbaceous plant that is…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoHaving a library of seeds available is exciting. You never know what to grow next!Summer is in full swing, and we're trialing beans, corn, squash and pumpkins. It's the only way to know which seeds grow best. Testing out some old Dutch bean varieties in our grow lab.…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoEarly summer blooms of OntarioHere's a few pictures from our recent nature hike. Take a look and enjoy. Lonicera Japonica, a common introduced species. You can find this shrub in most forests and it is known for its…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoSunday Nature Walk - Photos and CommentaryEvery sunday we have a meeting of the minds. This time we decided to go and see what nature has to offer. ( Acer spicatum ) or mountain maple. The flowers are emerging now, ready to be…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoGrowing indoors experiment: Indoor garden photosHere's a selection of close-ups from our 36 W LED herb garden. Mint flower in full bloom, completely grown on our modest indoor lighting system. As a small business that sells seeds, we…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoTree growing experiment: Conifer updatesOur experiments in growing Douglas-fir from seed have been very positive. Watching the small seeds burst to life is always enjoyable. It's impressive to see how they grow from a tiny seed into…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 7 years agoGrowing spruce trees from seeds yourself is easyWe decided to try out germinating Norway spruce seeds. Dramatic results: A Norway spruce springs to life! Using 30 days of cold stratification The results were quite worthwhile. The Norway…vegiseeds (49)in grassseed • 8 years agoSeeding and caring for grass - demystifiedOur research indicated The Dutch, historically, have cultivated some of the best grass seed. Grass seeding is best done in the spring, when the expectation of rain is reasonable. The ground…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 8 years agoOur Douglas-fir seeds finally sprouted!Douglas fir isn't a true fir, but its own species altogether. Latin name Pseudotsuga , the Douglas-firs are a class of tree that grows in coastal areas, but also in mountain ranges as well.…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 8 years agoGrowing your own herb garden indoors is easier than you thinkWe tested 6 kinds of herb seeds and all of them germinated. Herbs, unlike vegetables, are slow and steady growers, suitable for indoor conditions. Mint, thyme, basil, lemon balm and others tend to…vegiseeds (49)in nature • 8 years agoGrowing your own conifers from seedIt can take patience and care, but conifers can be fun to grow. Seeds and cone of Austrian black pine (Pinus nigra). Germinating seeds of pines, spruces and other conifers generally…
