{"title":"Other Perennials","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom roots and tubers to nitrogen-fixing plants to other perennial options excellent for permaculture settings, we offer a wide range of unique plants! 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It is still a fairly common sight since it has been widely planted as an ornamental tree due to its gorgeous profusion of pink flowers. The flowers and seeds have traditionally been eaten by indigenous peoples and people still enjoy them fresh or fried today, while some use the green twigs for seasoning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis native tree grows well in any soil type, and puts on a show stopping bloom every spring producing millions of edible citrusy flowers. The pods it produces are edible too, and are best enjoyed when the young pods are sauteed or fried. The heart-shaped leaves add another level of appeal to the tree even when it is not flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":39644953182277,"sku":"S-MS-ER-1","price":13.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/honeybeeoneasternredbud.jpg?v=1754592460"},{"product_id":"kentucky-coffee-seedling","title":"Kentucky Coffeetree Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGymnocladus dioicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eKentucky Coffeetrees are native to \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe southernmost parts of Ontario and \u003c\/span\u003ethe midwestern United States. Despite its fairly large range, it is relatively rare today likely due to evolutionary anachronism. It is believed Kentucky Coffeetrees co-evolved with megafauna that are now extinct, so previously beneficial traits like the thick leathery pod around its seeds now hinder seed dispersal. Indigenous peoples have used the tree as a source of food by roasting the seeds and making a coffee-like drink, and the seeds have also been used as pieces in games and to make jewellery. Nowadays, the tree is planted ornamentally in urban areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis nitrogen-fixing, Carolinian tree produces seeds that may be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, but be aware the raw seeds are toxic! 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These seedlings were grown by us so it will be a bit of a surprise to see what the mature plants are like!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you're looking for a dense, fruiting bush, look no further! These cold-hardy plants are grown from seed, and unlike cultivated varieties it is uncertain whether each seedling is male or female. The nodules on their roots help fix nitrogen into the soil, and the resilient plants are salt tolerant. They can withstand the juglones from walnuts and will reach up to 6 meters tall, forming virtually impermeable thickets if left to their own devices. The berries have a wide range of uses and the leaves can be enjoyed in tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":43723766563127,"sku":"S-SB-WI-1","price":9.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/IMG_20200701_200139.jpg?v=1756401944"},{"product_id":"comfrey","title":"Comfrey (Root)","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\/2027 Staff Favourite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfrey is Jodi's favourite this year! As Jodi says, \u003cspan\u003e“I love watching my honeybees and various bumblebees visiting comfrey flowers. Not only does this plant support pollinators, it can be used to create living mulch (plant it 3-4’ away from a tree) and compost teas, and has herbal\/medicinal uses too. 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It has been commonly planted as a landscape tree in many places around the world due to its ability to survive many conditions too harsh for other trees. Unfortunately, Honey Locust's tenacious nature has caused it to become invasive in some places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reaching 30 meters tall, this native nitrogen fixing tree benefits many including bees, wildlife, and even humans: we can use the sweet (honey flavoured) pulp inside their pods in baking, tea or for brewing beer. 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It was introduced to Britain in 1636 and has since been used as a landscaping tree in many countries around the world. It is unfortunately considered invasive in many places due to its intense suckering habit and ability to fix nitrogen, allowing it to thrive even in poor soils. However, its hard wood has many uses and the flowers are eaten in numerous European countries and Japan, and it is used medicinally in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It:\u003c\/strong\u003e While this tree is considered invasive to southern Ontario as it grows quickly and aggressively, we feel when it is grown with control and awareness, it can be a powerful ally for the following reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit is a great pioneer species in ecologically disturbed spaces thanks to its resilience and ability to grow and produce nitrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeven in poor soil it provides erosion control with its spreading, shallow root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit's a fast growing hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit is preferred for firewood and furniture (60x more rot resistant than cedar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebees appreciate it's showy blooms, which are edible and can be enjoyed in salads, jams, cooking and baking, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzGBat1HsQc\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFiddlehead Nursery's locust-flower patty recipe!\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a farm\/tended space, they provide valuable shade for livestock, thicken fencerows, provide habitat for wildlife, increase soil health, and add nitrogen, etc. and are easily managed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever it is strongly advised not to plant in untended bushland due to its quick and aggressive spread, and resilience once it is established in an area making it quite difficult to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":39912831975493,"sku":"S-MS-BL-1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/20190915_162427.jpg?v=1754592451"},{"product_id":"hackberry-seedling-1","title":"Hackberry Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeltis occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eHackberries can be found in parts of southern Canada and in the eastern and central United States. The berries produced by the tree are commonly eaten by winter birds and mammals like squirrels. Indigenous peoples traditionally eat the berries raw or use them in several dishes. Although they tolerate urban conditions well, they are relatively uncommon as street trees except in Sombor, Serbia, and Bratislava, Slovakia where they have been planted extensively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese beautiful native trees resemble the American elm, but without the disease issues. Both birds and butterflies enjoy this tree. The sweet small fruit taste like dates with a large crunchy pit that can be eaten or discarded. Thanks to their unusually high levels of proteins, calories, and vitamins, they are a great food source. You can learn more about Hackberries as a food source via this blog post by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hackberry Food\" href=\"https:\/\/foragerchef.com\/hackberry\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlan Bergo.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":43723785503031,"sku":"S-MS-HB-1","price":12.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/20190915_161501.jpg?v=1767637380"},{"product_id":"burr-oak-seedling","title":"Burr Oak Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuercus macrocarpa \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. 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It still requires processing to remove tannins, but once done, the nuts can be toasted, and\/or made into flour and used in baking. 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As a hybrid of Chinese and American chestnuts, these seedlings have blight resistance along with good cold hardiness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis tree has incredible potential as a truly sustainable food source for humans. High in vitamins and starch, the nuts can be used to make a flour food staple, or pressed for oil to be made into bio fuel. 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Our seeds are collected from trees that may have been cross-pollinated by closely related species so the resulting seedlings may be hybrids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish Walnut (aka Persian\/Carpathian Walnuts) is native from the Balkans to the Himalayas and China. It possibly originated in Iran and over time has been spread across the world by Alexander the Great, the Romans, trade along the Silk Road, and British colonizers. In Italy, there were legends of witches gathering under an old English Walnut tree in Benevento to perform sabbats which in turn has inspired works such as the ballet \u003cem\u003eIl Noce de Benevento\u003c\/em\u003e. Still commonly grown and cultivated today, China is the main producer of commercial walnuts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough they aren't native like our other walnut trees, English Walnuts are known for being easier to open than Black Walnuts and remain popular for a reason. Our seedlings come a mother tree near Listowel ON, an extra boon when \u003c\/span\u003eOntario grown English Walnuts are said to produce sweeter nuts than those from California! The sap can be boiled to make walnut syrup, which tastes very similar to maple syrup but with notes of caramel and butterscotch. The \u003ca title=\"black walnut beer\" href=\"https:\/\/pineyriverbrewing.com\/beer\/black-walnut\/\"\u003ehusks can be used to flavour beer, like hops.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe mindful of the juglones in the in the roots\/nut husks, they are toxic to many other species. They require a buffer of about 50'\/30m from the edge of the trees canopy for juglone-sensitive plants. This article from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegardenhoe.com\/juglone-toxicity\/\" title=\"juglone toxicity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Garden Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a helpful list of plants that tolerate juglones. However there are recent (2019) studies showing healthy soil high in organic matter and mycorrhizal fungi actually reduce the toxicity of juglones suggesting many plants can grow below juglans species in a healthy ecosystem - it will be interesting to see more study done in this area!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":39643716583493,"sku":"S-NS-WE-1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/IMG_20200701_195554.jpg?v=1754592378"},{"product_id":"black-walnut","title":"Black Walnut Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. Our seeds are collected from trees that may have been cross-pollinated by closely related species so the resulting seedlings may be hybrids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eNative to much of the eastern and central United States and southern Ontario, Black Walnut has long been used as a source of food, dye, lovely dark wood, and as an ornamental tree. Although it is said to have a better flavour than the English walnut, the Black walnut remains less popular due to the increased difficulty of harvesting the nut meat from within the husk. Black walnut is also infamous for being allelopathic, meaning it secretes toxic chemicals (juglones) into the soil to reduce plant competition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack walnut is a beautiful tree that produces nuts with a stronger flavour than that of English walnuts. The sap can be boiled to make walnut syrup, which tastes very similar to maple syrup but with notes of caramel and butterscotch. Also, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineyriverbrewing.com\/beer\/black-walnut\/\" title=\"black walnut beer\"\u003ehusks can be used in brewing beer\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe mindful of the juglones in the in the roots\/nut husks, they are toxic to many other species. They require a buffer of about 50'\/30m from the edge of the trees canopy for juglone-sensitive plants. This article from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegardenhoe.com\/juglone-toxicity\/\" title=\"juglone toxicity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Garden Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a helpful list of plants that tolerate juglones. However there are recent (2019) studies showing healthy soil high in organic matter and mycorrhizal fungi actually reduce the toxicity of juglones suggesting many plants can grow below juglans species in a healthy ecosystem - it will be interesting to see more study done in this area! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":44033284669751,"sku":"S-NS-WB-1","price":10.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20241012_092911.jpg?v=1754592377"},{"product_id":"butternut","title":"Butternut Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuglans cinerea \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. NOTE: Butternuts are known to hybridize readily with other closely related species so there is no guarantee on whether these seedlings are pure, though the mother trees appear very true to type. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eButternut is an endangered tree native to southeastern Canada and the eastern United States where they grow naturally along sunny stream banks with rich, well-draining soil. The nuts have been used as a source of food and made into a butter-like oil by indigenous peoples. The trees have also been used for making syrup, furniture, and woodcarving. Unfortunately, Butternuts are highly endangered today due to Butternut Canker which has decimated their population within two decades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBy planting endangered species, collectively we can help Mother Nature potentially find a naturally resistant variety of Butternut. The nuts are quite similar to other walnuts but with a milder flavour. They can survive in zone 2, but they must be planted somewhere zone 3 or warmer to produce nuts. The sap can be boiled to make walnut syrup, which tastes very similar to maple syrup but with notes of caramel and butterscotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe mindful of the juglones in the in the roots\/nut husks, they are toxic to many other species. They require a buffer of about 50'\/30m from the edge of the trees canopy for juglone-sensitive plants. This article from \u003ca title=\"juglone toxicity\" href=\"https:\/\/thegardenhoe.com\/juglone-toxicity\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Garden Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e has a helpful list of plants that tolerate juglones. However there are recent (2019) studies showing healthy soil high in organic matter and mycorrhizal fungi actually reduce the toxicity of juglones suggesting many plants can grow below juglans species in a healthy ecosystem - it will be interesting to see more study done in this area!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":45993572761911,"sku":"S-NS-BN-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 year plant","offer_id":50984271806775,"sku":"S-NS-BN-2","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/IMG_20200920_180121.jpg?v=1754592376"},{"product_id":"heartnut","title":"Heartnut Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuglans ailantifolia \u003c\/em\u003evar. \u003cem\u003ecordiformis \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. 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They are sensitive to spring frosts for nut production, so they are best planted in a sheltered location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":51336159789367,"sku":"S-NS-HT-1","price":23.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 year plant","offer_id":44033315143991,"sku":"S-NS-HT-2","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/IMG_20200701_200451.jpg?v=1754592374"},{"product_id":"ultra-northern-pecan-seedling","title":"Ultra Northern Pecan Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarya illinoinensis \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. 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Like a regular pecan, the nuts can be used in a variety of ways for cooking and baking, such as the persimmon and pecan cookies Steph made (see pictures)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":45993527247159,"sku":"S-NS-PM-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 year plant","offer_id":31850616324165,"sku":"S-NS-PM-2","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/IMG_20250219_105222_12.jpg?v=1754592368"},{"product_id":"white-oak-seedling","title":"English Oak Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuercus robur \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. 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The oaks are grown commercially for their durable wood and for ornamental purposes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe English Oak's acorns are large (2.3-3cm long) and lower in tannins than red oaks, which make them more rewarding after going through the work of cracking and leaching the tannins to use them as a flour\/food source. The wood is popular in barrel and cask making thanks to its elastic yet durable strength, and resistance to rot. Very long-lived trees, these majestic beauties can grow up to the ripe old age of 450 years old. It's also one of the few oak species that attracts and supports honey bees as a pollen source!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":31854641152069,"sku":"S-NS-OE-1","price":11.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20250920_164010.jpg?v=1759336374"},{"product_id":"shagbark-hickory-seedling","title":"Shagbark Hickory Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarya ovata \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. Our seeds are collected from trees that may have been cross-pollinated by closely related species so the resulting seedlings may be hybrids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eShagbark Hickory is native to parts of southern Ontario and much of the eastern United States. Much more common than the Shellbark Hickory, Shagbark Hickory is an important source of food for many species. Indigenous peoples also used the nuts as a food source and made the kernel milk into various dishes, along with using the wood to make bows. The strong wood is also used to make items such as tool handles and drumsticks that require extra durability. Check out this \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hickory History and Food Forest Compatibility\" href=\"https:\/\/recipesforreciprocity.com\/hickorytrees\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog post\u003c\/a\u003e by one of our customers to learn more cool history about these trees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eShagbark Hickory produces an abundant crop of small hickory nuts every year and the sap can also be boiled for a unique flavored syrup (we haven't tried this yet, but would love to hear about it if you have!). The tree gets its name from the unique peeling bark, adding extra visual appeal wherever the tree is planted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":31854648885317,"sku":"S-NS-HS-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/IMG_20250219_110722.jpg?v=1756401930"},{"product_id":"horseradish","title":"Horseradish (Root)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eArmoracia rusticana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eHorseradish originated somewhere in the Mediterranean and has been well known since ancient history, appearing in writings from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and the Renaissance. It has historically been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes in Europe and was introduced to North America by European colonizers where indigenous peoples also adopted it for medicinal use. Today, horseradish is commonly grown around the world and used in cooking or to make sauces. An enzyme in horseradish also has applications in molecular biology and biochemistry! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow it: \u003c\/strong\u003eHorseradish is a root vegetable with a distinctly pungent and sharp taste. As a result, it is most often used in cooking and making sauces\/condiments. It is a hardy vegetable and has a tendency to spread through the garden so extra care should be taken to keep it contained when planting it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Root chunk","offer_id":46214370591031,"sku":"C-RT-HR","price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/horseradish.png?v=1736444398"},{"product_id":"northern-catalpa-seedling","title":"Northern Catalpa Seedling (Bareroot)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatalpa speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Catalpa is native to the midwestern US where it was cultivated starting in the 1750s due to its resistance to rotting. This made it useful as fence posts and, rather unsuccessfully, as railroad ties. 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Eastern Flowering dogwood has been used by indigenous peoples as a malaria remedy and to produce red dye, practices later adopted by European colonizers. The hard wood is good for products such as golf club heads and mallets among other things. This showy plant has quite the reputation in the US where it is the State tree and\/or flower of three states. To add to this, in 1915 forty saplings were given by the US to Japan as part of the 1912-1915 flower exchange between Tokyo and Washington DC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis small tree is a lovely addition to any property and the small red berries are attractive to various animals, although they are poisonous to humans. 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It was then widely planted across the US in hedgerows thanks to the dense, thorny hedges it forms when pruned that were impenetrable to livestock. It was in fact one of the primary trees included in President Franklin Roosevelt's Great Plains Shelterbelt project which started in 1934 and by 1942 had resulted in 220 million trees being planted. The hard, rot-resistant, yellow wood was also useful for making fence posts, tool handles, and dye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough the fruit produced by the Osage Orange is not considered edible, this tree has plenty of other uses! 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It is relatively uncommon in its native range due to its poor seed dispersal and human activity has made the tree even more rare. A wide variety of wildlife feeds on the nuts, the largest among the hickories, and there are some plantations although it is not commonly grown commercially as the nuts are quite difficult to crack. The wood, which is hard and strong yet flexible, is used to make furniture and tool handles while the inner bark has been used by indigenous peoples to make items such as baskets and snowshoes. 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