seeds and more seeds

This time of year, we get a delivery of seeds almost everyday! It's exciting to open the box and see what's inside. It feels a little like Christmas! Kevin will begin planting these seeds the week of February 10. He has a calender scheduled with what needs to be seeded each week in order to be ready for planting outdoors in May. Some seeds take longer to germinate and grow than others; some grow faster and could get gangly if started too early. Most of our staff comes back in mid March when the seedlings are ready to be transplanted and Huron Ridge springs to life!

For the  months of January, February and March, our large retail greenhouse is open on Tuesday and Friday from 10-4. The air isn't the warmest but the sidewalks are dry and flat, a safe place for walking. With this extreme cold right now, a coat, mittens and perhaps earmuffs are needed to keep the body and hands warm but comfy running shoes can be worn! By mid February, the heat will be turned up slightly and by March, it's an inspiring place to walk as each week new plants arrive and spring begins in full force here.

Questions? Call 519-565-2122 or email us at info@huronridge.ca

Juicy News for January

The new year has begun and with it new life, even in the dead of winter. These potted primula were transplanted in October and placed in a sunny greenhouse to grow over the Christmas season. Now they are beginning to unfurl their beautiful buds in colours of pink, purple, yellow and blues. The yummy green is a colour we crave this time of year. Primula are a sweet, little plant that can be enjoyed indoors until done blooming, then planted outside. Outside, these plants are hardy and one of the first plants to bloom in early spring.

Pansies have been seeded, transplanted and planted into various sizes of pots for spring. They are grown in a cooler greenhouse to keep the foliage growing larger and when the warmer spring weather arrives, the buds begin to form and by mid March there will be colour!

Keep checking our blog for weekly updates on what's happening in the greenhouse.

Bench of Primula

Primula buds

Pansy Pots

December has arrived and with it a realization of only 23 days left until Christmas! We encourage you to shop local, support the people who live among us who have unique gift ideas and amazing products! Here are some links for you to check out that might help decide what to buy for the person you know who might just have everything! And if you can't decide, gift certificates are always a winner!

http://www.huronridge.ca/pdfs/Website-gift-ideas.pdf

The Village Bookshop

http://www.ruralist.ca/try-shopping-local/

https://www.facebook.com/thevillagebookshop?fref=ts

http://www.goderich.ca/en/visitors/antiqueshops.asp

http://www.villageofbayfield.com/shop/

 Blyth Festival Theatre

There are just so many places, I can't list them all! Have fun shopping!

Giving back at Poinsettia Festival

Christmas is on its way!

We are gearing up for our big Christmas event after a quiet fall. For two weekends or 6 evenings, we light up our greenhouse with candles and many trees and displays. It is a wonderful time to come and stroll through the colorful poinsettias while enjoying a cookie and a cup of hot cider. We have many colours to choose from as well as bunches of greenery and fresh cut Christmas trees for your home. We can take orders for custom outdoor planters or can decorate a poinsettia for you on the spot. There are decorating accessories to choose from or just a traditional red poinsettia. Workshops are being held as well so check our website for details. www.huronridge.ca

Come join us November 21-23 and 28-30 for our Candlelight event!! 

Candles lit from 5-8. Open 9-8