With over 65 acres of cultivation and nearly 1000 varieties of plant material available, we are the largest Canadian plant production nursery east of Montreal. Owned by Bob Osborne and his wife Kathleen, our nursery is experienced in the grafting and propagation of many plants, including many native species. We are one of ten sites across Canada that test and evaluate new rose introductions as to their form, fragrance, disease resistance, and hardiness. Bob is a published author, columnist on CBC radio, and has been a Red Seal apprenticeship landscape instructor. He is also a member of several horticultural and agricultural associations, and has received numerous awards including the Canadian Society for Horticultural Science Special Recognition Award.
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We carry a large inventory of cold hardy and acclimated plant material most of which is grown and propagated right here at Corn Hill Nursery. Many of our staff have worked with us for more than 20 years. We use no chemical herbicides or pesticides on any of our plants. Our retail store is open seasonally through April until the end of October. Otherwise you can find us by chance or appointment.
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The Cedar Café serves fresh, housemade meals with local ingredients. Our menu includes soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts, along with pizzas made in our specialized outdoor wood-fired stone oven. An addition to the Nursery in 2000, the Café building is an ode to the tree and a very unique dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, including an upper patio, and a large garden pergola area.
In addition to our retail store and the Cedar Café, we have extensive display gardens and several areas of container and field production. We encourage our visitors to explore and ask questions. Events and seminars are regularly scheduled throughout the season and we regularly update our social media pages.
We believe the soil and its health are the foundation of all human activity and should be cherished and protected. We grow without the use of herbicides or pesticides. Our soil fertility is maintained by the addition of composts, mulches, crab, and fish meals made from by-products of the canning industry. Cultivation is accomplished by machine and by hand.
Radio
CBC Radio – Maritime Noon
Bob Osborne is part of a phone-in segment discussing horticulture and answering questions from listeners on CBC's Maritime Noon. He provides expert advice on apples as well as general horticultural tips for the Maritime region
Articles & Interviews
[EDIT] Magazine - Top of the Hill, from Connecticut to Corn Hill
Greenhouse Canada - Successful Operator: Corn Hill Nursery always a step ahead
Horticulture Magazine - An Expert’s Thoughts on Growing Roses Today
Minnesota State Horticultural Society Book Review: Hardy Roses
CBC: Pot users show growing interest in growing cannabis at home
Telegraph Journal
(Subscription required to access)
Bob Osborne shares apple knowledge in new book (Times and Transcript)
Business blooms in New Brunswick nurseries during pandemic (Kings County Record)
Podcasts
The Grow Guide Podcast - E134: Growing Hardy Apples In Cold Climate Gardens
Maritime Gardening Podcast - 099 Talking Roses with Bob Osborne
Down the Garden Path Podcast - Growing Cold Hardy Apple Cultivars with Bob Osborne
Grow it, Minnesota - Growing Apples in the North with Bob Osborne
Urban Forestry Radio - Episode 86: Growing Hardy Apple Trees
Books
Mentions
“Bob has mentored everyone ... his life is all about passing along his vast knowledge to anyone who comes within a 20-foot radius.”
Jim Landry, CLP. Executive Director at Landscape New Brunswick
