From mid-May through fall and into winter, we collect seeds on our 80-acre farm as well as from forested and waterfront land we steward on the Canadian Shield. Over the years, we’ve cultivated seed production areas across the farm to ensure most of what we grow in our nursery thrives

Natural Themes is a part of a family market gardening cooperative, Cold Creek Valley Growers. You can find our naturally grown produce at the Front Street Farmers’ Market in Trenton every Saturday from May 18 until the Thanksgiving weekend in October.  Cold Creek Valley Growers offers fruits and vegetables as

Defining Native We have witnessed a major shift in thinking on gardening. Visitors to our nursery want to support wildlife and contribute to a healthier ecosystem. At Natural Themes, we grow species native to the Quinte area as well as species native to northeastern to central North America with consideration

How can the Earth heal when we’re bent on maintaining control of our environment. From those who see the planet and its inhabitants as endless resources to exploit for personal gain to those who are out to “Save the Planet”. These delusions are ultimately obstructing natural healing and contributing to

Most of us have been instilled with a sense of order. We naturally look for patterns to help us make sense of our surroundings. Chaos shakes us up and makes us uncomfortable. I grew up on a farm where plants were seeded or planted in straight lines set apart at

When we get absorbed by the little things that tantalize, frustrate, anger and amuse, we fail to see the big picture.  Whether it’s relationships, politics, social status, or picture-perfect gardens, they can blind us to reality.   This is the age of advanced telescopes that can focus on the far