(Aronia melanocarpa) Deciduous shrub. Zones 3-8. This easy to grow, hedgy shrub gives bluish-black berries in late Summer. Tart fruit is high in antioxidants and great for making jams, jellies...

(Momordica charantia) 60-70 days to maturityJapanese Long Bitter Melon Gourd is best harvested when still green, young and tender. These plants can get very long, up to 12 feet, so...

(Shepherdia canadensis) Zones 2 - 7. Small deciduous shrub.  One reason WE are excited about growing Soap Berry / Buffaloberry is because of this plant's high saponin content, ie its soap-sudsy...

(Vaccinium macrocarpon) Perennial. Zones 2-6. Cranberry, or American Cranberry, is a low-growing, creeping shrub with small glossy leaves, fuchsia-pink flowers and cheerful, bright red cranberries in Fall. The leaves stay green...

(Cornus mas) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8.  Wow, wow, wow! What a gem. Cornelian Cherry, actually in the dogwood family, is one of the plants we are most excited about....

(Lycium chinensis) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. The Goji berry has gained quite the reputation in recent years; its high antioxidant content has earned it the “superfood” title in many...

 (Mahonia aquifolium) Perennial.  Zones 4-8. Also known as blue barberry, Oregon Grape grows to 8 feet, has beautiful holly-like leaves, prickly stems and deliciously tart berries! The berries can be substituted in...

(Ziziphus jujube var. Spinosa) Zones 6 - 9. Deciduous tree. The Jujube (pronounced ju-ju-ba) is a distant relative of Seabuckthorn. Their chewy, spongy texture makes a very satisfying snack. Jujubes have...

(Mespilus germanica) Zones 5 - 8. Deciduous fruit tree. This age-old, forgotten fruit is making a big comeback in the permaculture world! Medlar saw its heyday back in Medieval time through The...

80 days. Cream of Saskatchewan is actually an old European variety, brought to Saskatchewan many Moons ago. Stripy green rind guards a delicious and juicy cream-coloured heart. It’s fabulous for...

75 days. (Citrullus lanatus) Petite Yellow is a small yellow icebox type watermelon for northern climates. Sweet and refreshing. Fruit reach 5-6 pounds. 

70 days. Sweet Granite Cantaloupes were specially developed for northern climates and it is one of the earliest maturing eastern type melons. The melons are sweet with orange flesh and each oblong...

(Morus rubra) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8.  A small native tree, with large heart shaped leaves & delicious berries. This tree is considered endangered in Ontario and is only naturally...

(Pyrus pyrifolia) Perenial. Zones 6 - 8. Three words: Home. Grown. Candy. Asian Pears are DELICIOUS, but you know, I didn't really care for them until our trees (reluctantly planted) started...

(Pyrus communis Bartlett) Zones 5 - 7. Heirloom Pear variety, 1700s.  The Bartlett Pear, sometimes known as the William's Pear, is probably the most popular pear here in North America,...

(Schisandra chinensis) Deciduous, woody vine. Zones 5-9.  Schisandra, Wu-wei is native to Northern China and has a long time history in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Schisandra berries are adaptogenic, increase apatite...

(Hippophae rhamnoides) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Seabuckthorn fruit is said to have 30 times more vitamin C than oranges! These plants are heavy producers to boot! Seabuckthorn is a...