About Tried and True

Tried & True^® is a collection of the “best of the best” plants selected for their superior performance, ease of growth and dependability in various gardening applications. Since its inception, Tried & True has been committed to producing exceptional plant material and introducing outstanding varieties to the market place. Home gardeners will find Tried & True plants in garden retailers and nurseries across Western Canada and parts of the United States. 

We offer a diverse selection of over 150 premium varieties of annuals from the traditional to the new and unusual. Our plant specialists make annual trips overseas to meet and collaborate with leading international breeders and young plant suppliers in search of innovative varieties as well as improvements on existing ones. Through propagation, comprehensive growing trials and testing, the pending varieties are assessed on a wide range of criteria from flowering, growth habit, disease tolerance and adaptability and performance in various climatic conditions. Only a handful of plants pass our rigid testing and trial process to join the Tried & True line each year.

Focus on Edibles

In 2009, recognizing that growing food was not just a passing trend, Tried & True launched its complementary Tried & True Edibles^®, a premium line of vegetable, tomato and herb garden-ready plants. It was an instant success. Presently, we offer over 70 selections and each one is carefully chosen based on appearance, taste, reliability and yield. Our Edibles collection is comprised of heirlooms and varieties that are preferred by gourmet chefs, market growers and home gardeners. Tried & True Edibles is committed to being environmentally friendly by using biodegradable peat pots, renewable by-product rice hulls in the growing media and recyclable plant tags.