Aloe Vera is a low-maintenance and soothing succulent, well-known for its fleshy, green leaves filled with a cooling gel often used for its healing and moisturizing properties.

Light Requirement: Aloe Vera thrives in bright, indirect to direct sunlight. It does best near a sunny window and can tolerate some direct sun, making it perfect for well-lit indoor spaces.

Watering Requirement: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Aloe Vera prefers dry conditions and is highly drought-tolerant. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot.

Mature Height: Typically reaching 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) in height, Aloe Vera forms a rosette of upright leaves and may produce tall flower spikes with yellow or orange blooms under ideal conditions.

This Strap leaf Caladium can be grown in both sun and shade.  A fully grown plant is 15"-20" tall. Caladiums are also generally considered to be houseplants, where they prefer bright light or a sunny window.

Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. 

Characteristics

A fantastic way to get a healthy start for your seedlings. This mix can be used for all flower and vegetable seedlings.

Coriandrum sativum. Cilantro "Santo" is bred to be slow bolting. Direct sow short rows of Santo Long Standing cilantro seeds every other week from spring to late summer for continuous harvest. The mature seeds, better known as coriander, are easy to harvest, and used in many dishes - notably curry powder blends. Keep an eye you your cilantro crop because the flowering process (bolting) is famously quick in this plant. As soon as a central stem appears and the uppermost leaves become frilly, it's time to harvest the whole plant, roots and all. 

If growing for seeds, simply allow the plants to flower. Cilantro flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects like Syrphid flies, lacewings, and lady beetles. Be warned that if the seeds are not harvested when they are mature, you will have volunteer cilantro plants for years to come.

Cilantro will grow somewhat leggy, but productively in partial shade, and it is quite tolerant of cool temperatures. With the protection of a cloche greenhouse, cilantro will continue growing all winter.

Arriving early May

One of the most common native ferns, growing all over northern regions. Plants form a large, upright clump of big green fronds. In spring the unfurling fiddleheads are often harvested in the wild as a gourmet treat. Roots are spreading, and plants can form quite a large patch in time. Requires plenty of water through the summer, otherwise the foliage may become dormant. Cinnamon-brown fertile fronds push up from the centre of each clump in summer, and these remain attractive all winter long. Prune off dead foliage and fertile fronds in late winter. Deciduous.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 16"

• Width: 18"

Zone: 2

Always fun and easy to care for. Simply soak in water for 20 minutes approximately every 10 days.

The Lipstick Plant, or Aeschynanthus radicans, is a charming and vibrant indoor plant with glossy, green foliage and tubular, lipstick-shaped flowers that add a burst of color, creating a whimsical and tropical atmosphere.

Light Requirement: Thriving in bright, indirect light, place the Lipstick Plant in a location with filtered sunlight or partial shade. It can tolerate lower light conditions but benefits from exposure to moderate to bright light for robust flowering.

Watering Requirement: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of the soil feels slightly dry. Ensure proper drainage and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Mature Height: With a trailing growth habit, Lipstick Plants can reach varying lengths, often cascading 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm). Regular pruning encourages branching and helps maintain a fuller appearance.

Gerbera Daisys are a favourite in planters and gardens. They bring fantastic bright colours to landscape and give beautiful cut flowers when ready for trimming.

To protect the upright and delicate stems, place in areas protected from elements such as harsh winds. 

 Grow with a well-drained soil enriched with compost. A sandy soil is ideal. 

Exposure: Partial Sun

Height: 4 - 8" (10 - 20cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Photos and data provided by Ball Seed

Late Summer harvest.

Images courtesy of: van Noort Bulb Co.

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The Norfolk Pine, or Araucaria heterophylla, is a graceful indoor conifer with soft, needle-like leaves arranged in whorls, resembling a small Christmas tree, making it a popular choice for festive indoor decor.

Light Requirement: Thriving in bright, indirect light, place the Norfolk Pine near a window with filtered sunlight. It can tolerate lower light conditions but benefits from exposure to moderate to bright light for optimal growth.

Watering Requirement: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Water when the top inch of the soil feels slightly dry. Norfolk Pines prefer well-draining soil and should not be allowed to sit in water.

Mature Height: With a slow growth rate, Norfolk Pines can reach substantial heights indoors, often growing up to 6 to 10 feet (180 to 300 cm). Regular pruning can help manage its size and maintain a more compact form.

Zamia Palm, belonging to the genus Zamia, is an ancient and cycad-like plant with a unique crown of pinnate, feather-like fronds, and a stout, often subterranean trunk.

Light Requirement: Preferring bright, indirect light, place the Zamia Palm in a location with filtered sunlight. It can tolerate lower light conditions but benefits from exposure to moderate to bright light.

Watering Requirement: Allow the soil to partially dry between waterings, and water sparingly. Zamia Palms are drought-tolerant and sensitive to overwatering, so a well-draining soil mix is essential.

Mature Height: Reaching a mature height of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm), the Zamia Palm is a slow grower. Regularly remove any yellowing or damaged fronds to maintain a neat appearance and encourage new growth.

* Photos are in a 6" Pot

Russian Sage is extremely valuable for its long season of bloom in the summer garden. Plant forms a bushy upright clump of greyish leaves that are lacy and fragrant. Spikes of rich violet-blue flowers appear in high summer, continuing into late fall. An extremely versatile garden plant, Russian Sage loves hot, sunny sites and will fit right into the perennial border, also good to use among shrubs, and even in containers or tubs. Attractive to butterflies. Prune back to no less than 6 inches in the spring, and never in the fall. Exceptionally drought tolerant. Selected as Perennial Plant of the Year in 1995.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 34 - 60"

• Width: 22 - 36"

Moonshine Sansevieria, scientifically known as Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine', is a striking plant prized for its unique silvery-green foliage and low maintenance requirements.

Light Requirement: Adaptable to various light conditions, the Snake Plant thrives in indirect light but can tolerate low light. It is versatile enough to flourish in both bright and dim environments.

Watering Requirement: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, as Snake Plants are drought-tolerant. Water sparingly, ensuring the soil is well-draining to prevent overwatering and root rot.

Mature Height: Maintaining a modest size, the Snake Plant typically reaches a height of around 6 to 12 inches (15 to 20 cm). Its upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for small spaces and tabletop arrangements.

The AquaSav™ Smart Coco Liner is designed to help you grow better, because it’s engineered to be smarter than ordinary liners.

Our unique liner starts with a layer of recycled plastic sandwiched between two layers of coco fiber–which is biodegradable, pest and fungi resistant, as well as backyard compostable.

The plastic goes about one-third of the way up the liner (halfway up in some smaller baskets because they dry out more quickly) creating a water tray built right into the liner.

Excess water flows over the edge of the water tray, allowing just the right amount of water to remain in the liner and giving the soil and roots time to absorb all the moisture.

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Also known as moss roses, Portulaca is a compact, tropical looking plant with succulent stems and colourful flowers. They are very tolerant to dry conditions and look great in mixed planters.  

Exposure: Full Sun

Height: 10" 

Width: 10" 

Photos and data courtesy of Ball

Nepeta cataria. Not just for cats! Tall pink and white flower spikes are great in fresh and dried arrangements. Use the leaves in salads, sauces, teas, and soups - and of course fresh or dried for the cats! Catnip seeds are a good choice for a bee attractor that works well in containers on cat-free balconies. Protect seedlings from cats.

Catnip (and a few of its close relatives) contain the compound nepetalactone, which is extremely attractive to domestic and wild cats. It has the same effect on leopards, lynxes, and tigers as it does on house cats. Roughly 33% of all cats do not respond to catnip, and the response is believed to be hereditary.

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Round Up is designed as a domestic Non-Selective Herbicide to kill unwanted plant matter, specifically weeds and grasses.

1L Ready-to-Use is best suited for small areas such as a garden or sidewalk where pesky weeds and grasses are edging closer to flower beds or poking through sidewalk cracks.

1 Litre Super Concentrate is perfect for large areas where weeds or unwanted grasses have taken over. When mixed at the correct ratio, 1 Litre is good for around 1000 square metres. Do not mix over the suggested ratio as it does not improve effectiveness.

In all cases Round Up is rain resistant in 2 hours and effects will be noticeable within 48 hours and will spread to the roots to fully kill within 3-4 weeks.

Kent produces large size, conical sweet berries in June. This is a standard for field production.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6"

• Width: 10 - 12"

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