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Ontario Flora began the Grey-Bruce Seed Mix Project first started as a social enterprise in 2019. In 2023, we decided to work the project as a ‘not-for-profit’, and called it The Grey-Bruce Native Seed Bank.

A few notes about the current seed orchards locations and species:

1) Roadside and Distrubed Clay Soil Mix (at GBNSB’s Duncan Seed Orchard, Duncan, ON).

This orchard can be seen via the lookout at Pinnacle Rock Bruce Trail as it winds by. It is an adjacent property, owned by The Bruce Trail Conservancy. This is a 10 acre property,  5 acres are leased to The Grey-Bruce Native Seed Bank. The GBNSB currently is working on stewarding 1/4 acre of the 10 acre property, comprising 20 species in current farming operations. 

2) Bruce Peninsula Alvar / Limestone Pavement/ Rocky Shoreline Seed Mix (at Ontario Flora Native Plant Nursery, Markdale, ON)

This orchard is a collaboration between Ontario Flora Native Plant Nursery, and GBNSB. It consists of 2000 square feet of plantings stewarded by Ontario Flora and GBNSB equally to produce seed that is co owned by both partners. 

We are currently in production for a variety of other seed mixes, and finally our first offerings are for sale. 

Here is a list of of species currently available in seed packs, more species to come soon:

Wild Calamint

Upland Goldenrod

Grass Leaved Goldenrod

New England Aster

Heath Aster

Large Leaved Aster

Here is a list of shops that are supporting the group by selling the seed:

Kimberley General Store, Kimberley, ON

Sideroad Farm, Walter’s Falls, ON

Owen Sound Artist’s Co-0p, Owen Sound, ON

Top O’ The Rock, Eugenia, ON

Grey-Bruce Native Seed Bank’s promise of sustainability:

The seed packs are made from local Grey-Bruce collected seeds, sustainably grown as per SER Ontario Grower’s Guidelines. Profits from the seed mixes will go back into running the project and to restoration initiatives in the Grey-Bruce area.

Get Involved:

Please email greybrucenativeseedbank@gmail.com

Looking for bulk seed?

Our intention is to gradually create much larger quantities with the ultimate goal of creating seed for larger restoration projects, at scale (acreages). Our website (coming spring 2026) will be up and running soon and will provide more options to purchase seed.

This is happening! New website coming soon!

Check back soon about GBNSB’s  new website, which will allow for online purchasing of the seed, and explain more!

Donate:

A Go Fund Me donation Campaign in not in progress currently.  Otherwise click below to donate. For now, please contact greybrucenativeseedbank@gmail.com for more information on how to support the group through donations.