Our History

It began with a gladiolus so beautiful it won the World's Fair.
In 1939, a young Manitoba geneticist named Jerry Twomey created a creamy white gladiolus with a striking red throat. He named it "Margaret Beaton" after his grandmother, and it won the World's Most Beautiful Glad Award at the World's Fair. That flower planted the seed for something bigger.Seven years later, in 1946, Jerry and his brother Paddy launched T&T Seeds from a small office at 120 Lombard Avenue in Winnipeg's Exchange District. Originally called "Twomey Seeds," their vision was bold: supply quality seeds to every one of the 500,000 farmsteads scattered across the Canadian Prairies.

The Founder

Jeremiah F. "Jerry" Twomey (1915–2008)

More than a seedsman, Jerry was a true Renaissance man. A geneticist who helped develop dwarf wheat varieties. An amateur rose breeder who retired to California to pursue his passion. And a collector of Inuit art whose 4,000-piece collection, the world's largest at the time, now resides at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. His spirit of curiosity and excellence still guides us today.

Our Journey Through the Decades

1946

The Beginning

Jerry and Paddy Twomey open T&T Seeds at 120 Lombard Avenue in downtown Winnipeg's Exchange District. Originally called "Twomey Seeds," the mail-order seed business is born with packets priced at 4–10 cents.

1967

Passing the Torch

After two decades running the business together, the next generation, Kevin and Brian Twomey, begin taking the reins of the family enterprise.

1975

Growing Pains

The operation moves across the street to 111 Lombard Avenue, eventually expanding to 35,000 square feet over the next two decades.

1985

Branching Out

T&T Seeds invests over $200,000 in walk-in coolers and begins shipping and handling its own tree and shrub stock, expanding the catalogue beyond seeds to include live nursery stock.

1997

A New Home

T&T relocates to a beautiful acreage in Headingley, Manitoba. A brand new 16,000 square foot warehouse is built to serve customers coast to coast, along with greenhouses and trial gardens.

2016

New Stewards, Same Values

Jarrett Davidson purchases T&T Seeds from Kevin and Brian Twomey, committing to honour the company's 70-year legacy while modernizing for the future.

Now

Growing Forward

With a five-acre trial garden, expanded garden centre, greenhouse facilities, and e-commerce serving all of Canada, T&T continues Jerry's original dream, one seed at a time.

What We Stand For

For over 80 years, these guiding principles have shaped our place as Canada's leading provider of flower and vegetable seeds, garden supplies, trees, shrubs and young rootstock.

Quality Seeds

We source and sell only the highest quality seeds and varieties we trust and would plant in our own gardens.

Fast Shipping

Centrally located in Manitoba, we ship east, west, and to Northern Canada fast, because planting season waits for no one.

Helping People Thrive

Our core purpose. Whether you're a customer, a family gardener, a market grower, or a farmer—we're here to help Canadians thrive.

Proudly Canadian

Manitoba-based since day one. We know Canadian growing conditions because we live them.

Largest Selection

Canada's largest selection of flower and vegetable seeds, live plants & trees, seed starting supplies, and garden accessories.

Expert Advice

We're gardeners ourselves, continuously learning and building our knowledge so we can share practical, trusted guidance with you.

T&T Seeds Today

Under Jarrett Davidson's stewardship, we've modernized while staying true to our roots. We've developed a five-acre trial garden to test every variety we sell. We've built greenhouses and a garden centre that doubles as a workshop space for educating our community. We have a staff garden to gather, grow and share. We continuously transform our online capabilities, making it easier than ever to get quality seeds delivered to your door.

We remain committed to sustainability, food security, and the belief that growing your own food is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

Years in Business

1,600+

Seed Varieties

Acre Trial Garden

Generations