Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes
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• First-Year Plugs
• Coming in 2027
Our native plant nursery in the Kawarthas grows locally adapted species for gardeners in Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes. Our micro-nursery is rooted in stewardship — plants are propagated on our property from seed and cuttings, never dug from the wild. Small-batch. Seasonal. Grown slowly and responsibly.
Our focus:
• Select native cultivars
• True native species
• Native shrubs and fruit-bearing plants
• Native trees and forest species
Established Plants
(2nd Year Growth)
Stronger roots. Larger plants. Ready to thrive.
• Fruiting Shrubs
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
Sun | Average | Summer Harvest | Spreading Canes
Sweet summer berries — easy to grow and excellent for fresh eating. Pollinator friendly.
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)
Part Sun | Average | Mid-Summer Harvest | Upright Shrub
Rich, tart berries ideal for jams and syrups. Very cold hardy and productive.
Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)
Part Sun | Average | Mid-Summer Harvest | Compact Shrub
Bright, tangy berries in beautiful clusters. Excellent for preserves.
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Sun–Part Sun | Moist to Average | Late Summer Harvest | Fast-Growing Shrub
Large clusters of berries for syrup or wine (must be cooked). Excellent wildlife value.
• Native Perennials
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Sun | Dry to Average | Pollinator Magnet | Long Bloom
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Beginner-Friendly
Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Sun | Dry to Average | Pollinator Friendly | Deer Resistant
Grey-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Late Summer Bloom
Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)
Shade | Moist | Minimal Wildlife Value | Structural Plant
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)
Sun | Dry | Pollinator Friendly | Meadow Style
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Pollinator Magnet | Long Bloom
• Native-Derived Cultivars
Selected garden forms of native species.
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta / Rudbeckia fulgida)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Long Bloom
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Sun | Dry to Average | Pollinator Friendly | Evening Bloom
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Long Bloom
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Sun | Dry to Average | Pollinator Friendly | Deer Resistant
• Native Shrubs
Alternate-Leaf Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)
Part Sun | Average | Bird Friendly | Small Tree Form
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)
Sun–Part Sun | Moist to Wet | Bird Friendly | Winter Interest
Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Bird Friendly | Fast Growing
Common Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Sun–Part Sun | Moist to Average | Pollinator & Bird Friendly | Edible (Cooked)
First-Year Plugs
Young plants grown from seed this season — smaller now, strong roots forming.
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Sun | Dry to Average | Pollinator Magnet | Long Bloom
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Beginner-Friendly
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Sun | Dry to Average | Monarch Host | Drought Tolerant
Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)
Part Sun | Average | Late-Season Pollinator | Fall Bloom
Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis)
Sun–Part Sun | Moist | Pollinator Friendly | Spreading
Canada Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Powerhouse | Spreading
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
Sun–Part Sun | Moist to Wet | Hummingbird Friendly | Brilliant Red Flowers
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
Sun | Average | Monarch Host | Spreading
Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Sun | Dry to Average | Pollinator Friendly | Deer Resistant
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Early Pollinator | Tough & Adaptable
Grey-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Late Summer Bloom
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
Sun | Dry to Average | Pollinator Friendly | Long Bloom
Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Bold Yellow Blooms
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)
Sun | Dry | Pollinator Friendly | Meadow Style
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Sun | Average | Pollinator Favourite | Long Bloom
Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve)
Sun | Dry to Average | Late-Season Pollinator | Fall Bloom
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
Sun | Moist to Wet | Monarch Host | Wet-Site Specialist
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Pollinator Magnet | Fragrant Foliage
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Part Sun | Average | Hummingbird Friendly | Spring Bloom
Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)
Sun | Dry to Sandy | Butterfly Host | Spring Bloom
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Edible Groundcover
Woodland Goldenrod (Solidago caesia)
Part Shade | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Non-Aggressive
ZigZag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis)
Shade–Part Shade | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Woodland Native
Coming in 2027
Currently growing on — worth the wait.
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus)
Sun | Drought Tolerant | Pollinator Friendly | Compact Native Shrub
Wild Blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis or regional native species)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Pollinator & Bird Friendly | Edible
Wild Raspberry (Rubus idaeus – native strain)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Edible
Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)
Sun–Part Sun | Average | Pollinator Friendly | Edible
About our Plants:
All native plants are propagated from seeds or cuttings collected on our land and the surrounding region — never from digging or harvesting full plants in the wild. All other plants are grown from our existing nursery stock. Our methods are designed to honour wild ecosystems, not harm them.
Seasonal Sales & Availability: Our plant availability follows a slow-grow, limited-edition model — some species will be ready this year, others may take two, three, or more years to mature. Here’s how you can purchase:
Spring Plant Sale Late April to Late May: Includes perennials, berry shrubs, and young trees A great time to kick-start your garden with early season stock
Fall Plant Sale Late August to Mid October: Focused on trees, shrubs, and perennials suited to fall planting Ideal for establishing strong roots over winter
House Gate Sales: Available by appointment or during select open days.
Ongoing seasonal stock and one-off plant availability: Visit the nursery (by appointment only) and see what’s ready — and what’s on its way
Maturing in Our Nursery Some plants — like native trillium, forest understory species, or slow-growing trees — take years to reach a size we feel good about offering. That’s part of the magic. We’ll feature a “Coming Soon” nursery list online so you can see what’s in the works and when to expect availability. Want first notice of what’s available?
Join our Native Plant Mailing List for seasonal stock updates, sneak peeks, and special release days.
Private Stock: By appointment
Native Forest Perennials:
- Bloodroot – TBA
- Trout Lily – TBA
- Jack-in-the-Pulpit – TBA
- False Solomon’s Seal – TBA
- Trillium – Trillium grandiflorum TBA
- Woodland Goldenrod – TBA
- Wood Poppy – TBA
- White Baneberry – Actaea pachypoda ~ TBA
- Red Baneberry – Actaea rubra ~ TBA
Native Ferns:
Bublet Fern
Wetland Plants:
- Joe Pye Weed – Eutrochium purpureum ~ Spring 2026
- Swamp Milkweed – Asclepias incarnata ~ TBA
- Cup Plant – Silphium perfoliatum ~ TBA
- Boneset – Eupatorium perfoliatum ~ Spring 2026