Kayanase Greenhouse

Meet Penstemon Digitalis…aka Foxglove Beardtongue It grows in full sun in medium moisture to well-drained soil or naturalized areas. Learn more: kayanase.ca/greenhouse/#iLig… #greenhouse #greenhousegrown #NativePlants #plants #greenhouseplants

Meet Sorghastrum Nutans…aka Indian Grass Blooming in full sun from September - February, this grass attracts birds, is good for erosion control and air pollution, and tolerates black walnut. Learn more: kayanase.ca/greenhouse/#iLig… #greenhouse #greenhousegrown #NativePlants

Meet Silphium Perfoliatu… aka ‘cup plant’ This herbaceous perennial blooms from July-September and is best kept in the full sun. It attracts birds and butterflies and is an effective backdrop for other perennials. Learn more about our plants here: kayanase.ca/greenhouse/#iLig…

#DYK we have some plants featured on our website? Meet Wild Bergamot. This plant is used to help propagate the plants at our greenhouse. Read more: kayanase.ca/2020/08/wild-ber… #greenhouse #greenhousegrown #NativePlants #plants #greenhouseplants

Spring is coming, are you ready? We are so excited for the opening of our greenhouse this spring, but can’t tell you when that will be just yet, so stay tuned for updates! kayanase.ca/greenhouse/ *Image courtesy of Six Nations Tourism.

#DYK that Kayanase has been in operation since early 2007? We were originally established to work in partnership with the City of Hamilton to perform ecological restoration after the construction of the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Learn more about us: kayanase.ca/greenhouse/

Have you heard of Tilia Americana (aka Basswood)? This 50-80 ft deciduous tree grows showy pea-sized nuts at a medium growth rate. It even attracts bees and butterflies and creates a gourmet honey nectar. kayanase.ca/greenhouse/ #greenhouse #greenhousegrown #NativePlants

We use the plants we grow in a variety of conservation projects! From urban gardens to large-scale ecological restorations, we grow our plants with the goal to create, enhance, and restore native habitats to their natural glory. Start planning your spring garden today.

#DYK about Fraxinus Nigra AKA Black Ash? This slowly growing deciduous tree attracts birds, songbirds, game birds, and small animals. It is also well known as a material for baskets. #greenhouse #greenhousegrown #NativePlants #plants #greenhouseplants

Kayanase is all about restoring Mother Earth! We do this by collecting native seeds, which we then process, propagate, plant, monitor, and eventually bring back healthful biodiversity to the land.

Have you heard of Juglans Nigra aka Black Walnut? This deciduous plant grows slowly throughout May and June and turns into a soft yellow-green colour. You will find this plant where various wildlife is present as they enjoy the nuts this plant produces.

Why are native plants important for your garden? They are vital to preserving biodiversity! By working with native plants, you help nurture and sustain our living landscapes. Be part of the solution! #nativeplants #garden #gardening #biodiversity #SixNations #VisitSixNations

#DYK we are a part of Ontario's Native Plant Growers Association? Being a part of this association allows us to focus on our ecological restoration efforts, and sell our plants and seeds to our greenhouse visitors! #Greenhouse #GreenhousePlants #SixNations #VisitSixNations

Winter may be here, but it's never too early to plan for spring! If you would like assistance planning your garden for next year, email us your plant list and we will help you get a head start on your garden! 💻 [email protected] 📞 519-770-0013

Plant Spotlight - The Button Bush: ✅ Grows close to the water's edge ✅ Decent size shrub of 3-4 ft in size ✅ Tiny spherical white flowers are great for pollinators #Greenhouse #GreenhousePlants #SixNations #VisitSixNations #NativePlants

Why should you add Native plants to your garden? ✅ Protect the genetic purity of plants from our local ecosystems ✅ They can have resistance to select insects ✅ Most adapt well to local climate factors like humidity, rainfall, etc. #Greenhouse #Gardening #NativePlants

Wondering how some of our trees change now that it’s fall? Check out our Red Maple… ✅ This is a moderately fast-growing plant. ✅ This plant is a customer favourite! ✅ The leaves turn bright red allowing for beautiful colors in your fall garden!

Though the Greenhouse may be closed for the winter, you can still get a glimpse inside through our YouTube channel! youtube.com/watch?v=W6ih98Jd…

#SpeakingSpecies Introducing the Canada Columbine: ✅ The flowers look like dragon heads because they point downwards and have spurs sticking out the backside. ✅ Pollinators are able to stick their tongues all the way down to the bottom of the flowers that have these spurs.

#SpeakingSpecies Great Blue Lobelia: ✅ Flowers that open up like a beak for insects to enter ✅ It’s a great pollinator for your garden ✅ Perfect for wet sites because it LOVES moisture #Greenhouse #Tourism #Plants #GreenhousePlants