Loriella Farm

06/16/2026

That was a great initiative from TD Bank!

Can't wait to see it bloom 🌼

05/29/2026

This makes so much sense!

This is your sign not to give up on your wildflower seeds too early.. In May and June we sometimes get asked why certain seeds planted in fall or winter haven't sprouted yet? And nearly every time, patience is the answer.

For example, this tray of Prairie Dock seed we started indoors one spring. When we took the other trays of seedlings we started out to plant, this tray still had only about 4 seedlings germinate at that point. So we simply left this tray out in the sun at the farm. We almost forgot about it, only to find it again in late June to find that the rest had germinated! This variance in genetics that leads to some seeds germinating early and others waiting is actually really important in making a wild species resilient to events like a late spring frost, and part of growing native plants is embracing that variation you don't get with carefully bred cultivars.

Some native seeds are quicker to break dormancy and germinate than others, and in this case they just needed more time and warmth. Especially in cool springs like we had this year, don't give up on seeds too early. They may just be waiting for more time in warm soil.

05/18/2026

WE ARE OPEN TODAY! 9am until 4pm

We have lots of fruit bearing plants available!

(wild strawberry, wild blueberry, wild currant, riverbank grape, raspberry, black cherry, apple, common elderberry)

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Come get your pollinator-friendly perennial while it's on special 🌼

We are open from 9am until 4pm

05/09/2026

SOLD OUT* 🙃
Thank you everyone who came out today!

Bare Root Raspberry Canes for 1$ each 🤪

Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm

05/08/2026

Come see us this mother's day weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 4pm.

We will have specials on pollinators friendly flowers and bare root raspberries.

We also have a few Trout Lilies available!

05/06/2026

A few native plants can turn your garden into a hummingbird stopover.

Our newest blog explores how to support hummingbirds with native flowers, safe feeders, and simple habitat ideas.

Link to the blog in the comment section 👇

05/01/2026

We are opening for the season this weekend 🤠

Saturdays & Sundays
9am until 4pm

04/24/2026

Come see us this Saturday, April 25, at the Havelock Legion for a spring market.
9am until 1pm

We'll have plants, seeds and t-shirts 🤠

12/08/2025

Canadian Geographic is looking for participants who wants to level up their garden with native plants!!

Will it be you?

We’re looking for five Canadian individuals or families interested in transforming their gardens with native plant species throughout 2026. Canadian Geographic and our partners at Dougan Ecology will help you identify appropriate species for your area, plan your garden, source plants, and get grow...