Brother Nature Organic Seeds | 1st Year Perennial Collection
Get your perennial plant and bed plans ready with these Easy Variety Packs. Great gifts.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED ORGANIC
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!!
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!!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Fastest order I have ever recieved .Kudos to Brother Nature Organic Seeds
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
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
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
A Happy Customer's email
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
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
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Recommended Reads for New and Seasoned Gardeners
Below is a list of books Brothernature has collected to add to our ever growing library of knowledge and have used as reference guides when needed.
Mrs M. Grieve, Edited By Mrs C. F. Leyel
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
Claire Kowalchik William H. Hylton - Anna Carr Rodale Press
Magic and Medicine of Plants -Editors of Readers Digest
Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening - Louise. Riotte
Roses Love Garlic - Louise Riotte
Peterson Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs - Foster, Steven;Hobbs, Christopher
A Modern Herbal Volume 1 & 2
Northern Flower Gardening Bedding Plants : A Guide for Cooler Climates - Lois Hole's
Northern Flower Gardening Perennial Favorites - Lois Hole's
The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control: A Complete Problem-Solving Guide to Keeping Your Garden & Yard Healthy - Ellis, Barbara W.
Annuals and Perennials (Botanica's Pocket) WhiteCap books
Perennials : A Photographic Guide to over 1000 Plants by Type, Size, Season of Interest and Color
How We Got Our Flowers Anderson - Alexander Walter
What Plant Where - Lancaster, Roy
A to Z Popular Garden Plants - Alan Titschmarsh
The Book Of Herbs Thunder Bay Editors - Editor-Dawn Titmus
Seeds - Sam Bittman
The Vegetable and Herb Expert - D.G Hessayon
The Greenhouse Expert - D.G Hessayon
I love my books like I love my gardens. I purchase books new and used and have appreciated the following sites for their ease of use and the selection.
www.abebooks.com is an amazing source for us. Especially if you are looking for older books on gardening. Some of the information in the older books has been long forgotten and is still of great use to organic and non organic gardeners alike.
www.amazon.com has filled my bookshelves with all types of reading material. Thank you Amazon.
And of course Chapters Bookstore. You can find me there browsing the Gardening section looking for books to add to our collections.
If anyone has any sugestions of other books I might find useful or interesting...let us know.
Happy Reading and Good Health to everyone
Mrs M. Grieve, Edited By Mrs C. F. Leyel
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
Claire Kowalchik William H. Hylton - Anna Carr Rodale Press
Magic and Medicine of Plants -Editors of Readers Digest
Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening - Louise. Riotte
Roses Love Garlic - Louise Riotte
Peterson Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs - Foster, Steven;Hobbs, Christopher
A Modern Herbal Volume 1 & 2
Northern Flower Gardening Bedding Plants : A Guide for Cooler Climates - Lois Hole's
Northern Flower Gardening Perennial Favorites - Lois Hole's
The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control: A Complete Problem-Solving Guide to Keeping Your Garden & Yard Healthy - Ellis, Barbara W.
Annuals and Perennials (Botanica's Pocket) WhiteCap books
Perennials : A Photographic Guide to over 1000 Plants by Type, Size, Season of Interest and Color
How We Got Our Flowers Anderson - Alexander Walter
What Plant Where - Lancaster, Roy
A to Z Popular Garden Plants - Alan Titschmarsh
The Book Of Herbs Thunder Bay Editors - Editor-Dawn Titmus
Seeds - Sam Bittman
The Vegetable and Herb Expert - D.G Hessayon
The Greenhouse Expert - D.G Hessayon
I love my books like I love my gardens. I purchase books new and used and have appreciated the following sites for their ease of use and the selection.
www.abebooks.com is an amazing source for us. Especially if you are looking for older books on gardening. Some of the information in the older books has been long forgotten and is still of great use to organic and non organic gardeners alike.
www.amazon.com has filled my bookshelves with all types of reading material. Thank you Amazon.
And of course Chapters Bookstore. You can find me there browsing the Gardening section looking for books to add to our collections.
If anyone has any sugestions of other books I might find useful or interesting...let us know.
Happy Reading and Good Health to everyone
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sowing your seeds? Tips for success!!
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
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
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sweetheart Collection of Seeds for your Valentine
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
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
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Catalogues that bring spring closer from the Windsor Star
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.
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.
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