In This Issue

  • Gardens bring JOY!
  • Planning for 2022
  • Gardening Gift Cards
  • New Annual - Petchoa SuperCal Cinnamon
  • New Perennial - Geranium Boom Chocolatta
  • New Edible - Asparagus Purple Passion
Sunflower Autumn Beauty in my garden
Gardens bring JOY!
As the end of 2021 draws near, I find myself reflecting on this year and continuing to be grateful that we work in an industry that can make a real difference to the health and mental health people. Now, more than ever, we need to access green space and nature and keep ourselves healthy. Gardening checks all these boxes!

Whether it be for ornamental purposes, food production, or some of both, growing and nurturing plants brings joy and hope to many. Whatever 2022 brings for you personally, and whatever your stage of life, gardening ability or location I really hope that you are able to enjoy time with plants and let your garden bring joy to your life!
Katie at 2021 Grower Trials
Planning for 2022
Lots of new plant goodies!

Here at the farm, growing through two difficult seasons, we have learnt a lot. Like many other industries, being forced to change has inspired us to be creative and find new ways to work. Although 2022 will no doubt continue to challenge us in this way, we remain committed to keep on growing! Whatever regulations are in place next year, we will work within them to grow and sell our plants safely.
 
Planning for 2022 has been underway since July, when Kelly and I visited Grower Trials (kind of a fashion show for the plant world) to plant shop for you. Our aim has always been to grow a range of plants that you can be successful with, whilst showcasing new varieties and colours and being innovative with our designs. We definitely found some winners this year which we can’t wait to show you in the spring!
 
Throughout the winter, I’ll send a few newsletters, featuring some of our New for 2022 plants. Our full 2022 Plant Listing will be posted on our website for you to start creating your spring wish list.
 
2022 will be our 29th year in business and we have plans for many more. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Gift Cards
The perfect present!

We are again offering gift cards for sale during the holiday season. What better present than a choice of plants from our greenhouses in the spring - such an easy and practical gift!

  •  Available in any denomination you require
  • Call us at (705) 424 9319, reply to this e mail or contact us on our website to place your order
  • Pay by cash, cheque or E transfer. Sorry no credit cards accepted at this time of year
  • Pick up your gift card at the farm or receive by mail

We really appreciate your support of our small independent business as you make your shopping decisions this holiday season.
Petchoa SuperCal Cinnamon
New Annual for 2022!
Petchoa SuperCal Cinnamon

Petchoa is a new breeding breakthrough and really caught our attention at trials - an easy care cross between a Petunia and Calibrachoa which combines the best traits from both parents. Petchoa Cinnamon has large, vibrant flowers, is non sticky, loves heat and sun and has incredible trailing flower power. The gorgeous deep orange blooms have yellow and pink tones and combine beautifully with our other new Petchoas, Caramel Yellow and French Vanilla.
Geranium Boom Chocolatta. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.
New Perennial for 2022!
Geranium Boom Chocolatta

This beautiful perennial Geranium from Proven Winners has delicious rich, dark bronze foliage and a mounding habit. Blue-purple flowers cover the top of the plant in summer. Plants are vigorous and easy to grow, creating a lovely contrast to green foliage plants. Like other Geraniums, Boom Chocolatta is a favourite of bees and not so tasty to deer and rabbits. Just the name itself inspires me to plant one in my own garden!
Asparagus Purple Passion. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
New Edible for 2022!
Asparagus Purple Passion

Asparagus is one of the more permanent vegetable crops in a garden, typically producing for 10 to 15 years. This gourmet variety has smoky purple spears in April and May which are sweet when raw and mildly nutty, turning green when cooked. Purple Passion is easy to grow and yields heavily - just designate a corner of your garden for it - enjoy the harvest in the spring and the ornamental features of the feathery foliage for the rest of the season.
Thank you for your continued business and loyalty. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Let a garden bring joy to your life!

Katie Dawson
Cut and Dried Flower Farm