We encourage you to support the businesses and services provided by these ORG&HPS members.
Alpine Troughs, Box 608, Sutton ON L0E 1R0, 905-722-6035, 416-568-6454 (cell),
Anna’s Perennials, 63 Shoreview Rd, Lindsay ON K9V 4R5, 705-799-0062, www.annasperennials.com ♣ Perennials, grasses, shrubs, succulents & hardy cactus for sale. Garden design & planting. Almost 4 acres of garden open to public. Huge winter hardy cactus collection.
Beaux Arbres, Trish Murphy, 29 ch. Ragged Chute, Bristol, QC J0X 1G0, 819-647-2404, www.beauxarbres.ca ♣ Nursery-propagated plants native to the Ottawa Valley & garden-worthy wildflowers from eastern North America. Native grasses for meadows. Of special interest to rock-gardeners; we grow native fen & alvar species. Pollinator-friendly practices - we use no pesticides in the nursery.
Blossom Hill Nursery, Hazel & Joe Cook, 681 Fife’s Bay Rd, Selwyn ON K9J 6X4, 705-742-9923, www.blossomhillnursery.com ♣ Peterborough area. Our own hybrid Delphiniums created from British strains, peonies, native plants, other hardy perennials and seeds. On-site apiary provides honey, candles, queens & nucleus colonies. Newly developed native tall grass/wildflower meadow.
Brian Bixley, author with photographer, Des Townshend, Minding the Garden: Lilactree Farm, ♣ Reflections from 50 years of gardening on the Niagara Escarpment. Purchase through Friesen Press.
Bryan Shanks, 745 Zephyr Rd, Uxbridge ON L9P 1R2, 905-852-6494,
Country Pines Natives, Jennifer Rowell, Unit 46, 386 Highland Rd W, Stoney Creek ON, L8J 3P9. 905-928-3880. https://countrypinesnatives.etsy.com ♣ Sales of native plant seeds from our habitat recreation on our properties. Proceeds used to fund more habitat restoration
David Leeman, 647-701-9109,
Direct Travel Personalized Experiences, Nancy Zupancic, 416-873-8222, 905-764-5423, www.virtuoso.com/advisors/12947352/lisa-and-nancy-zupancic for Travel Bio & Reviews ♣ Experiential expeditions, small group trips & custom travel planning. Winner of the Conde Nast Travel Specialist Award 2021-2024.
Ferguson Farm & Landscape, (Marmion Fields), David Ferguson, 116196 Grey Road 3, Desboro ON, N0H 1K0, 519-379-6388 * Heritage farm. Niche crops: willows, woodies, florals, ornamental grasses, heritage apples, super fruits, espalier trees.
Gardens by Barby, Barbara Schaefer, 11351 Miller Rd, North Augusta ON K0G 1R0, 613-340-7353, https://gardensbybarby.ca/. Source of open pollinated seeds. Occasional plant sales include succulents and perennials. Located in eastern Ontario.
Gardens Plus, 136 County Rd 4, Peterborough ON K9L 1V6, www.gardensplus.ca ♣ Hostas & other easy-care perennials. Display gardens. Check website for online ordering, annual events and hours. Early May-June Thursday to Sundays 10-4 Worth the trip to Donwood – just east of Peterborough. See website & social channels for more information
J & B Gardening, Jacqui & Bill Jeffers, 24 Sword St, Toronto ON M5A 3N2, 416-569-2582, 613-583-9969,
Marilyn Cornwell, 3 Sunnylea Cr, Grimsby ON L3M 2Y2, 905-309-0306, www.marilyncornwell.com ♣ Freelance photographer specializing in garden & flower images that preserve memories & capture the essence of your garden's style, plantings, atmosphere, spirit & beauty.
Marion Jarvie, 37 Thornheights Rd, Thornhill ON L3T 3L9, 905-731-1800, www.marionjarvie.ca ♣ Classes from her home, garden consultations, garden design, ornamental pruning, sourcing of unusual or hard-to-find plants. Woodies, conifers, perennials, especially rarities for shade. Plants for sale by appointment or at open gardens See website for dates.
Mason House Gardens, Jeff Mason, 3520 Durham Rd #1 (Brock Rd), RR4, Box 886, Uxbridge ON L9P 1R4, 647‐292‐0473, masonhousegardens.com * Hardy perennials, alpines, hardy succulents & cacti, dryland plants, natives. Also heirloom veggies, tropicals & cool plants for containers & "potscaping". By appointment. Jeff livestreams “Lets Get Growing”, and answers questions sent on chat at 9:30 EST, Sunday mornings, https://www.facebook.com/masonhousegardens
Michael Rose Gardens, Michael McCall, 152 Medland St, Toronto ON M6P 2N5, 613-846-0032, michaelrosegardens.com, Garden design, installation, seasonal displays.
Orchids in Our Tropics, Terry & Doug Kennedy, 15 Wilmac Court, Gormley ON L0H 1G0, 905-727-3319,
Peter Keeping & Sheila Cule, 2152 Maple Grove Rd, RR 6, Bowmanville L1C 6M1, 905-697-7842,
Quebec Terre a Terre, https://englishquebecterreaterre.wordpress.com ♣ Eco-destination focused on self-sufficiency, herbalism and the fragrant arts, located in southern Quebec. Workshops, accommodations, organic vegetarian meals.
Seeds of Peace, Oron Peri, https://seedsofpeace.info/ ♣ seeds and bulbs of some very rare species which are unlikely to be obtained elsewhere.
South Coast Gardens, Kevin Kavanagh, 1634 Front Road, RR#2, St Williams ON, N0E 1P0, 647-408-9361, www.southcoastgardens.ca ♣ Garden consultation, design, plant selection and identification, display garden features many plants that are being tested for their cold hardiness in our USDA zone 6a/6b climate.
Steve’s Greenhouse, 1073 McLeod Hill Rd, McLeod Hill NB E3G 6H8, 506-471-4285,
Taylor Estates, 27 Taylor Dr, Toronto ON M4C 3B4, 416-422-2164,
Vineland Nurseries, Simone & Jim Lounsbery, 4540 Martin Rd, Beamsville ON L3J 1H4, 905-562-4836, www.vinelandnurseries.com ♣ Extensive selection of dwarf & unusual plants: evergreens, Japanese maples, rhodos, bamboos, trees, shrubs & perennials. Certified Arborist, consultations available. Open April – December. Phone ahead for hours.
Whistling Gardens (Botanic Garden & Garden Centre), 698 Concession 3, RR 1, Wilsonville ON N0E 1Z0, 519-443-5773, www.whistlinggardens.ca ♣ Unusual, dwarf conifers, hard-to-find species of Carolinian & Asian trees, peonies, perennials, grasses, custom propagation.
Wrightman Alpines, 480 Brandy Cove Rd, St Andrews NB, 506-529-9093, www.wrightmanalpines.com ♣ Many choice items, unlisted rarities available at the nursery, troughs, tufa. (Listed as a unique resource although this business is not a member of ORG&HPS.)