This wonderful book from Seeds of Diversity Canada is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to work with seeds. It is useful both for the beginner bewildered by Brassicas, and for the expert who likes a reliable source to confirm what they remember. The book first describes the basics of plant reproduction by seed, and the two sets of standards (community and commercial) which it offers; then it goes…
Dry corn (Zea mays) can be shelled using just your hands. If it forms a large part of your diet or you need a lot at once, this job can be time consuming and make your hands sore. This simple tool allows you to quickly and easily shell plenty of corn for eating. To use, insert a cob in the wide end of the sheller and twist it through. The…
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We use bags like these for hand-pollinating squash. Some people use tape or paper bags instead; we prefer these because they're reusable. We put the bag over a flower, and then tie it below the flower with a piece of twine. An overhand knot is adequate and quick. Different squash varieties have different sizes of flowers; we've found that the 3" x 6" bag works for most squash, but for…
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Our seed listings are now updated for 2025, and we are accepting orders. However, we will wait to ship seeds until January, to avoid them being in transit for extended periods while Canada Post gets back to regular operations. Dismiss
