Brother Nature Organic Seeds

Brother Nature Organic Seeds | 1st Year Perennial Collection

2010-11-30T01:11:00.000-08:00

Brother Nature Organic Seeds | 1st Year Perennial Collection
Get your perennial plant and bed plans ready with these Easy Variety Packs. Great gifts.

OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED ORGANIC

2010-05-20T13:48:00.000-07:00

Brothernature Organic Seeds is extremely excited to announce that we have OFFICIALLY gained our CERTIFIED ORGANIC status as of today(May 20th 2010.) We worked very hard to gain this prestigious label, and will continue to do our very best to assure our customers that all the vegetable, herb, perennial and annual seeds they purchase from us, germinate readily and are GMO and chemical free.
Thank you PACS,

When Brothernature was planning his garden...diversity was the first tool on their list (tm)
www.brothernature.ca
Happy Healthy Gardening to all!!

Organic Seeds

2010-04-14T15:59:00.000-07:00

Brothernature Organic Seeds had great success in Edmonton and Calgary at the Seed shows. Thank you Edmonton and Calgary.We will return again next year and hope that the Seedy Saturday events continue to grow in our Northern neighbour. Variety packs are still on sale for those provinces where Spring has just arrived. http://www.brothernature.ca/collections.asp

We also have alot of other single seed packs still in stock, so tell your friends and neighbours that Brothernature is looking forward to assisting them in planting a healthy, vibrant, chemical free garden. And remember when Mothernature was planning her gardens, diversity was the first tool on her list.
Happy Gardening and have a fabulous day!

www.brothernature.ca

Brother Nature attending Seedy Saturday in Vancouver

2010-02-26T13:08:00.000-08:00

Brother Nature will be at Seedy Saturday in Vancouver at VanDusen Botanical Gardens 5251 Oak Street at West 57th Saturday February 27, 2010 10-4
Its a great event. Plants , seeds and so much more. We look forward to seeing you there.

Brother Nature Organic Seeds is attending the Victoria, BC, Seedy Saturday Event

2010-02-19T17:14:00.000-08:00

Seedy Saturday Event
17th annual Seedy Saturday hosted by the James Bay Market Society, 10am
- 4pm. Start planning your garden at Victoria's premier networking and
educational event for both the novice and the expert! This community
seed and garden show features organic and heritage seeds, perennials,
small fruits, cheese, ...mushroom kits, garden
products, local produce, seedlings, Master Gardeners, garden club
displays, kids' educational activities, seed exchange, free hourly
talks with experts (Brian Minter of Minter Gardens is this year's
keynote). Speaker schedule & topics at www.jamesbaymarket.com.
Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street. Admission $7, under 12
free

2010-02-18T23:00:00.000-08:00

SALE SALE SALE
Over 10% off
Get your Vegetable Garden Collection here

The Perfect Valentines Day Gifts on Sale

2010-02-12T14:32:00.000-08:00

Savings of 16%.This selection will provide your Valentine with an airy, romantic, aromatic garden and ample cut flowers for several months of the year. Gorgeous table size bouquets can easily be made from the selection. Sweetheart collection is the gift that keeps on giving.
http://www.brothernature.ca/collection.asp?id=24

Or

Wow your Sweetheart with a Valentine Gift Certificate for a great easy to plant garden
An EASY and INSTANT Valentine GIFT IDEA for the Gardener in your life...Or choose our Sweetheart Collection Package.
This collection pack will provide your Valentine with airy, romantic, aromatic garden plants that wil supply ample cut flowers for several months of the growing season. Instead of flowers this year give then the gift of a garden that keeps on giving.With Brother Natures gift certificate they can shop on line for their favorite seeds. Select the Buy a Gift sertificate below
From $5.00 to $50.....they'll love you for it...
Over 200 types of seed to choose from. Mastercard, Visa and Discover and Pay Pal accepted. Choose payment method upon check out. An attractive Gift Certificate will be sent instantly to the email address you provide.
So Easy...so Perfect!!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Fastest order I have ever recieved .Kudos to Brother Nature Organic Seeds

2010-02-04T17:13:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much for your speed in responding to my order and my questions.
I have never recieved such prompt services as I have from Brother Nature Organic Seeds.
And kudos on the environmentally friendly packaging and amount of seeds in each pack. I even have enough now to share with my Mom. I will be recommending you to all my friends and family.

Doreen
Guelph, Ontario

Save up to 20% on Organically Grown Seed with these Variety Packs

2010-02-04T16:47:00.000-08:00

Be Healthier, Save Money, Save Time, Save Energy with these seperately packaged, gorgeous gardens all in one pack.
Variety Packs
Guarenteed to make your neighbours envious and your garden look, taste or smell like a little piece of heaven.

Vegetable Collection
Winter Vegetable Collection
Flavor Pack Herb
Herb Garden
Colorful Salad Bowl
Companion Plants
1st Year Perennial
2nd Year Perennial
Bee Attracting Garden
Beneficial Insect Collection
Butterfly Garden
Cut-Flower Collection
Deer Resistant Collection
Dried Flower Collection
Drought Tolerant I
Drought Tolerant II
Fire & Glory
A Childs Garden
Hummingbird Attractor
Orange Glow
Passion for Purple
Pretty in Pink
Purity White
Scented Collection
Sunshine Yellow
True Blue
Valentine Collection
Wildflower I Garden
Wildflower II Garden

Seedy Saturday in Qualicum Beach

2010-02-04T16:25:00.000-08:00

Spring is coming and Brothernature is excited about the upcoming Seed Shows for 2010. Our first public appearance for 2010 is at
Qualicum Beach,BC.
Civic Centre
747 Jones Street
Saturday
February 6th 2010
10-3:30

Bring a friend and a reusable bag for all the great products you will discover and simply have to have to start you garden season off with a bang!

For more information on other Trade Shows Brothernature is attending click the link below.
http://www.brothernature.ca/seedy_saturday_2010.asp

See you there!!

A Happy Customer's email

2010-01-26T15:17:00.000-08:00

A letter from a happy customer

In my vegetable order last year I received pea seed for a pea that would grow up to 48 ".
The plants actually grew to almost eight feet and produced from July to October. There was a mixture of pod types, however. Some were a very fleshy edible pod with small fruit and others had thin membrain pods wit very large fruit.
Or did I mistakenly mix two types received? Is there any way for you to advise which seed they were so I may re-order with, my soon to be ready 2010 seed order?

Best regards,

Robin

Our response
Hi Robin,

Thank you again for last years order. Sounds like you had great success! Our records show you ordered Homesteader and the Green Arrow varieties of peas. 2 of our favorites for eating and freezing for winter.

Height and spread listings are used as guidelines for planting, but variation in the ultimate size of plants will occur. Variables that affect the plants include soil conditions (tithe, nutrients and moisture),sites (fullsun to fully shaded) and of course the weather (hot, cold; wet, dry; sunny, cloudy).

Fast growing plants such as peas will show wider variations in size than for eg: Carrots or a perennial like Delphinium.

As well, while determinate plants (those that have limited growth) such as Carrots or Delphiniums will be affected by these conditions to a lesser degree than semi- determinate or indeterminate plants whose growth is semi-limited or only limited by light duration and temperature.

Many tomatoes and peas are semi or indeterminate in size.

Even in these plants, the amount of produce and the timing of the harvest will affect both plant size and fruit size and texture. Plants will stop growing as they put their energies to seed production and skins will toughen to protect the forming seeds from disease.

Regular harvesting will increase yields of fruiting and flowering plants alike by concentrating energies on the essential elements of seed production rather than ripening it.

Specifically to your peas… as you are probably aware, all peas can be shelled or eaten in their pods. Even the shoots and leaves are edible. The size of the pea kernels and shells will change quickly as they mature. I couldn’t really comment on, but imagine it is possible, you may have mixed your 2 or more varieties

up, but I suspect the other factors in combination explain it as well.

We happy to here about your excellent results and recommend you also try a sugar pod or snap peas this year. They are less stringy and even better suited for edible pods. We hope this has been helpful and answered your questions.

Happy Gardening!
Warmest Regards,

BrotherNature.ca

Her response

Thank you for your prompt reply. I likely did mix the two varieties, that is in my character. I planted them in two different plots 3 km apart with the same result. My neighbouring gardeners were jealous. I finally explained that your seed was organic therefor better than the "Ben Johnson" commercial doped up varieties they planted.

I had alot of fun gardening and just today downloaded your catalog and sent it to a friend who runs and organic market garden near Carmel Saskatchewan. I am sure you will be receiving an order from him as well.

Best regards,
Robin

2010-01-22T18:41:00.000-08:00

Brother Nature Organic Seeds has posted their new full color, downloadable, easy to read catalogue complete with order form in pdf format.

Go to www.brothernature.ca and get yours today.

Sowing your seeds? Tips for success!!

2010-01-12T21:46:00.000-08:00

We are now prime time for many us to begin purchasing seed and making plans for your perfect garden for 2010. I'd like to provide a few tips on how to ensure you will be even more successful in your gardeing endeavours.

Now is the time to start preparing for presowing perennials indoors if you can. Read your packets of seed to determine and calculate how long till they germinate. Seedlings can be transplanted to the outdoor location after the first and/or second set of true leaves appear and when the temperature of the soil allows for it.In most case two to 3 weeks shoud suffice.

Presowing indoors is a superb way to give your perennials a head start, this is especially true for those 1st year perennial plant that have the ability to produce a few flowers in their first year. (eg:) Delphinium,foxglove,dahlias,snow in summer and cupids dart to name just a few.

Setting out transplants of early sown plants including annuals herbs and vegetables can speed up production by many weeks and assists in increasing the yeilds of your perennial,herb and vegetable crops.

Germinating medium should be kept evenly moist at all times but never soaking wet. Small pots tend to dry out quick so it is important to check them often. Too much moisture can cause damping off or cause the seeds to rot beforee they have a chance to sprout. To little water will not allow the seed to germinate properly or remain alive and healthy. If you can, apply bottom heat with heating cables or have a south facing window this will suffice.

Before sowing your seed into your growing medium, we have found it most helpful to prewater the soil and let it drain throughly BEFORE you begin to sow your seeds.Once this is complete, sow the seeds as per the instruction depth on your packets. When needed use a fine sprayer to water newly planted seeds and tiny seedlings or, if possible, water from the bottom using drip trays. The practices above will ensure that the seeds do not get pushed to far into the soil which will hinder seeds germination ability.
Providing ample light after germination is a must to ensure your seedlings do not have to searh for light If they do, they may become leggy and unstable and this will not bode well for transplanting them to their outdoor location.

To learn about successful transplanting and hardening off go to our website through the following link http://www.brothernature.ca/sowing_seeds.asp

Sweetheart Collection of Seeds for your Valentine

2010-01-10T00:38:00.000-08:00

This gorgeous Sweetheart Collection variety packof seeds will provide your Valentine with an airy, romantic, aromatic garden and ample cut flowers for several months of the growing season. The Valentine Sweetheart collection is the gift that keeps on giving.

Gorgeous table size bouquets can easily be made from the selection.
7 Individual Packs in a eyecatching envelope complete with pictures and planting instruction
740+ Seeds!
Value $14.44
Sale Price$12.49
On Sale till January 30th while quanties last...

http://www.brothernature.ca/collection.asp?id=24

Catalogues that bring spring closer from the Windsor Star

2010-01-09T23:29:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the Windsor Star for th emention of our on line Seed catalogue.

Brother Nature Organic Seeds, 1159 Wychbury Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9A 5L1; www.brothernature.ca. Providing a complete garden grown from an inexpensive, reliable, environmentally friendly seed source. Catalogue online only.

Thank you for the Comments Mr Saunders

2009-12-28T18:30:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to post a thank you to Craig Saunders for his comments on out Royal Purple Beans.(Link below) We grew an abundance of them again this year so we are happy to hear of his success. Hve an amazing 2010 Craig.

http://greentenant.blogspot.com/2009/09/freezing-purple-beans.html

Great Gift Certificate for the Gardener in Your Life

2009-12-09T23:16:00.000-08:00

EASY and INSTANT GIFT IDEA for the Gardener in your life

Need a great gift for the gardener in your life? Give a Garden gift certificate and have them shop on line for their favorite seeds. From $5.00 to $100 .....they'll love you for it...
Over 200 types of seed to choose from.Mastercard, Visa and Discover and Pay Pal accepted. Choose payment method upon check out.
http://www.brothernature.ca/

Brother Nature Organic Seed

2009-10-23T04:02:00.000-07:00

Brother Nature is proud to announce that we have obtained our Transitional Organic Status for our greenhouse and our garden. We passed our PACS inspection with flying colors and we will be classified as 100% Organic by May 2010. So in essence, nothing has changed for us except that we have proven that we are and always have been growing our seed by the regulated standards required to claim Organic Status.
Many thanks to the Pacific Agricultural Certification Society.

We feel it is our duty to preserve and protect and teach about sustainable seed, soil & food sources. Our desire is to support any agricultural process that leads to healthier people, plants and soil. Our highly diverse gardens, tended to in an organic style (with crop rotation and companion planting etc.) creates a well balanced, sustainable and healthy environment. These organic practices have proven there is never a need for artificial inputs that can and will alter the natural reproductive capabilities of our plants and their environment.
Brother Nature has added a tremendous amount of new information to the website. We are thrilled to announce that we now post the Habitat, History, Medicinal qualities of all the seed we grow for sale.A tremendous amount of research and study went into this project and we have posted a bibliography to verify our work. We have also updated our navigation bar to include a search feature on everypage as well as added a Feedback feature for your comments.Please feel free to browse the site to view our added features. We look forward to the next sowing and planting season and will be adding more to our repetoire of seeds in 2010

When you buy seed from someone else you invest in hope...At Brother Nature we sell you trust.Enjoy your Garden and thank you for investing in sustainable agriculture.