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Upcoming Events

12 Jun 2022;
10:00AM - 02:00PM
June Garden Tour for Members
10 Jul 2022;
11:00AM - 04:00PM
July Garden Tour for Members

What's New!

  • Past Seedex Plant Lists
  • Virginia Hildebrant's May 2022 Sale List
  • Quinte Botanical Gardens Garden & Nature Show June 11-12, 2022
  • Recalcitrant/Hydrophilic Seed Exchange for Members
  • "Clematis Contained" Free Webinar - March 23
  • Peter Keeping's Clematis List 2022
  • NARGS Webinar: “Succulents on the Rocks” Video available

Plant of the Month

Fritillaria Imperialis

Fritillaria imperialis, the Crown Imperial

What's New

Past Seedex Plant Lists

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Below is a listing of some past year's seedex plant lists for you to browse the variety of seeds that can be available though our seed exchanges.

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

 

Virginia Hildebrant's May 2022 Sale List

Virginia's May 2022 list offers a mix of sun, shade, scree plants as well as many 'odds and sods'.

It is available in the Member's Only section under Member Plant Sales.

If you are already logged into the the website you can click here to be taken to the Member Plant Sales page.

Quinte Botanical Gardens Garden & Nature Show June 11-12, 2022

 

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The Quinte Botanical Gardens are re-opening in 2022 and hosting the first ever, outdoor, safe Garden & Nature Show supporting businesses and organizations ON JUNE 11-12, 2022.

Learn more.

 

Recalcitrant/Hydrophilic Seed Exchange for Members

This Seed Exchange is available to Members Only.

Are there some plants you love but their seeds won’t germinate for you?

The Situation: These seeds may be recalcitrant, or hydrophilic. Many of our spring ephemeral woodland plants fall in this group. Their viability is very short so they must be planted immediately when the seeds ripen, even if germination is not till the following year. Drying out means seed death. Seed Exchanges can often take too long for this group of seeds, so some hydrophilic seeds are not accepted.

The Solution: Obtain seeds in the late spring and early summer and plant them immediately.

I want: How to get seeds
Send your list of seeds you really would like to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Your list and your email address will be posted in the Members Only section of our website under “Recalcitrant/Hydrophilic Seed Exchange”. [You will need to login to access this page.]

I’ve Got: How to Give Seeds
Do you have seed that will dry out before you can donate it to our seedex? Please share some with our members by sending your list to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Your list and your email will be posted in the Members Only section of our website “Recalcitrant/Hydrophilic Seed Exchange”. [You will need to login to access this page.]

Please send your list of available seeds to us as soon as you know you will have some, even if it’s only one kind.

Members will then be able to contact each other directly to request or donate seeds by checking the Recalcitrant/Hydrophilic Seed Exchange in the Members Only area.

We are sorry but this opportunity is open to Canadian members only. Keep track of your costs and claim a comparable plant at the society’s table at one of our plant sales.

  • Learn more about hydrophilic seeds
  • Some hydrophilic seeds that are not accepted at ORG&HPS Seedex 

"Clematis Contained" Free Webinar - March 23

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This event was posted by the International Clematis Society.

Linda Beutler who is curator of the Rogerson Clematis Collection, OR, USA will cover: reasons for growing clematis in containers, selecting the right clematis, suitable container options, what to look for in potting soils and other subjects to help getting the best out of growing your clematis in pots. There will also be an initial short discussion and video on the benefits of membership of the Society.

Please note that this webinar is a public webinar using zoom open to all. It starts on March 23rd at 1PM US ES time - 5PM in UK and 6PM in Europe. 
 
No need to book just click on the link available on the International Clematis Society website https://www.clematisinternational.com/ at the event time. The link will be available closer to the event.

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