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Hana Earth Gardens, 80 Lillington Avenue, Toronto, ON (2025)

10/10/2025

Apparently, Canada Post union will move from nationwide strike action to rotating strikes on this Saturday and I guess this means they will accept mail and parcels but there's not really an official notice or anything and we don't know any details yet so we'll see.

At this moment, Hana Earth Gardens is still not mailing anything with the Standard 'No tracking' shipment orders.

But don't worry, as I said in my previous post (go 2 posts down to read), you can still order though my website (both seeds and bulbs) and the orders are going out with the Tracked Shipping.

If you select the Standard 'No tracking' shipping, I'll hold your order until the strike ends.

Or if you select the Tracked Shipping, I can give you some discount if it's possible, so it's cheaper than the posted shipping fee, I will contact you if a discount is possible and issue a refund.
(This discount is only available during the postal strike)

So, browse my online store during this long weekend!

Especially the bulbs, the Bulb Sale will be closed by the end of this month.
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/

And Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Please note there will be no emails & messages answered during the long weekend, except about the order pickup, if you want to pick your order up this weekend, please place an order by 1pm today.

Pictured here is Snowdrop, if you want to start your gardening season early, plant Snowdrops!
You can find the bulbs here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/bulb-sale-2025-fall

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

10/09/2025

It suddenly got chilly this morning here in Toronto, but it's sunny and the temperature will go up, I'll go out to my garden and keep harvesting some seeds!

I've been quite busy with seed cleaning, I just cleaned Oregano seeds and I enjoyed the smell of this great herb while I was working.

Cleaning (means extracting the seeds from the seed heads/pods) Oregano seeds isn't the easiest thing since the seeds are quite tiny but still enjoyable for me!

Oregano is one of the hardy perennial herbs you can grow here in Southern Ontario, I believe it's hardy to the USDA zones 4-5 and I've been having Oregano plants for years without any winterization, although where I have the plants is protected, I guess.

I love this herb and I'm thinking of planting more because it's just such a carefree herb with nice foliage and cute little pale pink flowers and it looks good for pretty much all gardening seasons.

Even now, the leaves are still looking good, and even though the area I have the Oregano plants is a sunny spot but with all the other plants, so it gets quite shady for Oregano but they don't seem to mind it at all!

And I love having aromatic plants along with my garden paths, whenever you walk then brush by the plants and enjoy the scents is a great bonus!

You know, gardening isn't just for the looks, there are lots of great aromatic plants that stimulating your senses!

And herbs aren't just for 'herb gardens', you can definitely incorporate them as ornamental plants as well!

Oh and Oregano is also great for cut flowers!

Note that Oregano can spread vigorously (it doesn't in my garden and behaves really well) so if you're worried, plant in containers.

You can find the Oregano seed here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/oregano-origanum-vulgare-30-seeds/942

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

10/08/2025

I said this on my previous posts but just want to say again, if you're worried about the Bulb Sale's shipping during the Canada Post's strike, don't worry, you still can get your order shipped (except if your shipping address is a PO Box).

I'll use another courier so you can get the bulbs now and don't need to wait until the strike is over.

I know my Bulb Sale order process is a bit confusing since 'How to get it' is only showing for 'Store pickup' but you can still order the bulbs for shipping!

Simply leave a note at checkout with your shipping address then I'll contact you with the shipping fee info.

If you're in GTAH, it'll be around $12-14 (unless if it's a large order) and shipping to a large city can be less than $20, like Montreal $14, Winnipeg $16, Calgary $18, Vancouver $18.

If it's a small town, it might be a bit more expensive and can be more than $20 but if you're just wondering how much the shipping might be, contact me through my website (not via DM, please) with which bulbs you are thinking of ordering and the quantities then I can let you know the estimate.

Bulbs are here at Hana Earth Gardens now so they're ready to ship!

You can order the bulbs here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/bulb-sale-2025-fall

Pictured here is Darwin Tulip 'White Clouds', which is a real beauty!

If you're curious about Darwin Tulips (great perennial tulip group), scroll down a bit more on my IG page and there are several posts.

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

10/06/2025

Speaking of bulbs, I was asked when to plant bulbs from my customers, so let's talk about that today.

You can plant bulbs when the night temperature is around 10C for several days, if you're in Southern Ontario, later this month or early November is probably better.

But even if you just plant them now, it won't harm the bulbs.

Just make sure the planting areas are well drained, bulbs don't like too much moisture and too warm soil temperature can cause the bulbs to get rotten.

Then finish planting bulbs before the ground freezes, obviously.

If you missed the opportunity to plant bulbs before the ground freezes, don't despair, plant the bulbs in containers.

I suggest doing this only if you have nice protected sunny areas to keep the containers, though.

Most of the bulbs are ok with the cold temps usually but since container planted bulbs have less insulation (less soil around them) and if the containers get too much snow or rain, or the freeze thaw cycle in early spring can harm the bulbs.

Also the bulbs need to establish the roots, you could wait until early spring to plant but it's probably better to do it in the fall.

So leave the containers in unheated but sunny garage or somewhere (like near the windows), and it should be good.

Then take the containers outside in spring, if your bulbs are doing well, they usually tell you when by showing the tips of the shoots.

But like I said, be careful with the containers' soil moisture.

Pictured here is Tulip 'Copper Image'
You can order the bulbs below
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/bulb-sale-2025-fall

Only limited quantities restocked, there will be no more restock so order the bulbs now!

Even though Canada Post is on strike, I can still ship if your shipping address isn't a PO Box.

Select as 'Pickup' but leave a note at checkout with your shipping address then I'll contact you for the shipping fee.

*Please note I can't give you advice individually here, if you need more help, please consider purchasing my garden coaching service

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

10/03/2025

There are some extra bulbs to offer, so some already sold out varieties are restocked like the popular Tulip 'Copper Image', so as Darwin Tulip 'Mystic van Eijk' and Allium 'Purple Sensation'.

So visit my website and go to the Bulb Sale page below
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/bulb-sale-2025-fall

Only limited quantities are restocked, there will be no more restock so order the bulbs now!

Even though Canada Post is on strike, I can still ship if your shipping address isn't a PO Box.

Select as 'Pickup' but leave a note at checkout with your shipping address then I'll contact you for the shipping fee.

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

10/01/2025

For your cut flower arrangements, grow more 'filler' plants!
(I know some people don't like the term 'filler' or 'fillers' but just to make things easier I call them as 'filler plants' here)

Even if you're not a professional florist, having more 'filler' plants elevate your arrangements!

Having lots of main flowers (like roses, dahlias, etc.) is great, of course but adding some smaller flowers or greens make your arrangements look more interesting and sophisticated.

As I said in my last post, smaller flowers like asters are great for that, but they don't need to be flowers.

Ornamental grasses are great to have, adding movement, or an accent to your arrangements, can be subtle or even becomes a focal point.

The grass I used in my previous post is
Panicum elegans 'Sprinkles'/'Frosted Explosion', which you can find the seed here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/grasses-panicum-elegans-sprinkles-frosted-explosion-20-seeds/612

Fibre Optic Grass (or Cloud Grass) is also great, similar to 'Sprinkles' but more delicate, smaller plume/spikelets.

These two are also good for containers, mix them with other flowering plants just like you do for your cut flower arrangements!

For more natural or rustic vibes, try Bunny Tails or Quaking Grass, or Northern Sea Oats.

You can find these all here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/s/search?q=grass

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

09/30/2025

How does your garden look now?

I really scaled back from growing dahlias last 2-3 years and I started late this year so there aren't many dahlias but here she is!

Not sure the variety but probably 'Cornel', I love pompom/ball dahlias, much easier to grow and use for arrangements.
(Please note I do not sell dahlia tubers anymore)

Here, a small posy with Smooth Aster, a great Ontario native aster and ornamental grass 'Sprinkles'.

You don't need a lot of different flowers or plants to make an arrangement.

I see lots of Smooth Aster in my garden this year, which I love, this aster isn't that aggressive to spread, has beautiful pale lavender flowers, and as you can see it here, great for cut flowers as well!

Find the Smooth Aster seed here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/product/smooth-aster-30-seeds/2134

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

09/29/2025

I know it's still September but if you're thinking of holiday gifts, there are lots of Seed Mixes, only from $6 with 5 different seed varieties, or 10 seed varieties for $12!

Every Seed Mix comes with a paper wrap to bundle the seed packets together, with a list of seed varieties, too, perfect for a small gift like stocking stuffers, thank you gift for teachers, etc., too!

This is also great if you are not sure which seeds to choose, my 'Ontario Native Mix' is very popular, also there are colour themed ones like 'Pink Mix' or 'White Mix'.

'Cosmos Mix', 'Zinnia Mix' and 'Poppy Mix' are also very popular, too!

If you're interested in Winter Sowing, I even have 'Winter Sowing Flower Mix'!

'Ontario Native Mix', 'Perennial Mix' and 'Winter Sowing Flower Mix' are perfect to get them now and sow the seeds before the next season.

There's also a Gift Wrapping service, too!

So check out my Seed Mixes here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/seed-mixes

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

09/26/2025

Canada Post is on strike.

But you can still shop and place an order as usual!

If you selected the "Standard (No Tracking)" shipping option:
Your order won't be shipped until the strike is over.

If you wish to receive your order sooner, please choose the Tracked Shipping option, however if your address is a PO Box address, you can't choose this option since the other private couriers don't deliver to PO Box addresses (this would be possible with Canada Post normally).

If your shipping address is in GTHA in Ontario or other major cities in Canada, I can probably give you a discount, (if it's in GTHA, it'll probably around $12, major cities in the West can be $16 or so) I'll see the estimate of the shipping fee and let you know if you want to know how much discount you can get or you can place an order with the Tracked Shipping and I'll contact you with the info and issue a refund for the difference.

If you already placed orders before the postal strike and your order is shipped with the No tracking Standard shipping with Canada Post, please note there's no way for Hana Earth Gardens to know the status of your order and when you'll receive it.

I received many inquires after last strike but I couldn't help you tracking with 'no tracked' shipping orders, please just wait for a month after the strike, it will take several weeks for Canada Post even if it's within Ontario.

Visit 'Shipping & Handling' page on my website for more information.

🟡People who were selected for the 'Spread Kindness':

The seeds will be mailed after the strike is over.
Sorry for the wait but can't mail with the tracked shipping.

As usual, thank you so much for your patience and understanding.

I wished there's no strike but this isn't something I can control and hopefully it won't last too long!

Yukie
Hana Earth Gardens

Pictured here is our dog Daisy with Yarrow
You can find the seeds here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/shop/achillea-yarrow/78

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

09/25/2025

I used to make and offer these dried flower baubles (I won't offer them anymore) and you can make these yourself with the Dried Flowers I'm offering!

The good thing about making these baubles is that you can put all sorts of stuff in them, if it fits in the opening.

And the Dried Flowers I'm offering are perfect for these!

Mix and match with whole flower heads and petals, or you can simply use the petals, enjoying the mix of colours.

Or if you like pressed flowers, you can also use these Dried Flowers, too!

How about making your own cards with them?

Or making potpourri? You can even add some essential oils of your likings, too.

The Dried Flowers are available for both pickup and shipping!
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/diy-supplies

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

09/24/2025

Another thing you can do with the Grapevine Wreath Base, instead of hanging on your door, simply put it on your table to create your own table decorations.

I love using some rosehips with the grapevine wreath, simple yet still beautiful!

You could show some of the grapevine, or cover the base entirely.

You can also use dried hydrangea, pinecones, etc.

Or you don't need to put anything on the grapevine wreath base, enjoy the way it is, maybe with candles or some antique vase or something nearby.

Wreaths aren't just for winter!
So get creative and enjoy!

You can find the DIY Supplies here
https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/diy-supplies

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

09/23/2025

Thank everyone who entered the Spread Kindness Giveaway, it's closed now and I'll choose 3 people later.

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Just a reminder that I have some Wreath Supplies (pickup only) and some Dried Flowers (both for pickup and shipping).

https://www.hanaearthgardens.ca/diy-supplies

Get them before winter or if you want to start your fall DIY!

Use the Grapevine Wreath Base for your fall wreath with dried flowers (ones I'm offering might not be the best for the wreath making since most of them are just flower heads or petals and without stems but if you use glue, you can use some of them), then switch it to a holiday wreath with evergreens later!

Pictured here are the wreaths I made some years ago with a different type of wreath base, this one was more delicate type, but the one I'm offering now are thicker grapevine and sturdier (you can see the pictures with the link above).

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Please if you can, shop local and support small businesses!

HOPE IS IN A SEED
-HANA EARTH GARDENS-

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