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Does well in containers, producing an early crop of figs as soon as growth starts in spring. It is a reliable producer of delicious small purple figs. This variety from the Louisiana State University breeding program is one of the best varieties available.

Pruning keeps the juvenile foliage coming -- the iconic round leaves preferred by florists. Easily grown from seed, seedlings are transplanted to pots when 6-8cm (2-3") tall or to the garden when 15cm (6") high.

Has the same insect-repelling properties as other tansies. Soft downy woolly-grey leaves are soon overwhelmed by a shroud of white flowers -- so much so that you almost cannot see the leaves.

(Rhodiola; Golden root)

Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina. Has anti-bacterial properties. (Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation.

It is a compact plant that does well in containers and where space is limited. The fruits are medium-sized with a light brown or violet skin and a strawberry pink flesh. Known as the "sugar fig", this is one of the best varieties for drying and for preserves.

This was combined with angel hair pasta. In Jim Westerfield's words: “We always served this neat hybrid in our gourmet restaurant as a side dish. We combined it with garlic chives and fresh parmesan cheese.

Nice contrast to white-variegated or green herbs. Traditionally used to cleanse the liverX1557 Attractive low growing ground cover with bronze purplish leaves. Suited to partial or full sun.

But whatever your nose makes of this mint, you will likely find yourself reminiscing of the past, of happy summers, and of roasting marshmallows around the campfire! The scent is a swirl of different notes but marshmallow always seems to rise to the top.

In truth, it sold itself.” In Jim Westerfield's words: “All of our gourmet food customers invariably raved about the delicious aroma and flavor of this beautiful mint hybrid. When I was still in business, I sold a ton of it.

The juice of the leaves is used to stop bleeding. Excellent drought tolerant groundcover for the garden. (Needle stonecrop; Fo jia cao) Attractive low carpeting succulent from East Asia where it grows on grassy slopes.

Recommended for fevers and gout. Edible berries are borne inside fascinating orange chinese lantern-like calyces. Berries are eaten raw, or in preserves and pies.

Its well balanced bittering properties and pleasant aroma profile make it an excellent dual purpose hops. It was developed from an old French variety called ´Elsasser´ and was released in 2000 by Washington State University.

Powdered roots were used in a poultice by early settlers to treat cancerous ulcers. Young unfolded leaves (older leaves are poisonous) are boiled. (Pokeweed) Pleasant early spring potherb tasting like asparagus.

Seeds can be slow to germinate. Also useful in herbal smoking mixtures designed for the relief of asthma and bronchitis. Popular remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness, bronchitis and bronchial asthma.

All plant parts can be used to produce yellow, bronze and grey dyes. Striking yellow flower stalks rise from a woolly leaf base in the second year. Good remedy for coughs, hoarseness and bronchitis.

So rich is the visual complexity that this is a basil one needs to appreciate up close, in pots on a windowsill or in a table centrepiece. Its growth habit is compact but not densely so like bush basil.

Wonderful new strain of chives noted for its prolific production of flowers and tender leaves. Profusion is a trademark of Richters; all rights reserved. Flowers remain edible much longer than other varieties because they do not develop seeds.

Yields excellent yellow or gold dyes for fabrics. (Dyer's chamomile) Fine border plant; profusion of yellow daisies in August.

Dried powdered rhizome is the major source of orris, used in perfumery and potpourris. Produces nearly white flowers with traces of blue or purple.

Now a protected herb in Germany due to overcollection of plants in the wild. A hardy alpine perennial, it enjoys a cool climate and good drainage in acid soil, making it well suited to rock gardens and raised beds.

As an aggressive climber, it is perfect for gates, trellises and other upright structures. A hybrid vine that continues to produce beautiful intricate white, pink and purple flowers all year round! Not to be confused with American Passionflower, which...

They keep very well in storage. In spring harvest the little bunches of green onions and that will be one of the earliest crops from your garden." This fascinating mild-flavoured onion develops bulbs at the top of its slender leaves, not at the base like...

Another story has it that this is really the same as another well-known variety called 'Adriatic'. Produces crops in summer and fall. Large green-yellow figs with beautiful sweet purplish-red flesh.

Purple, rose or white flowers. Variety known and used for centuries.

Requires well-drained acidic soils, high in humic acids. Alpha acid 3-5.5%. Traditional German noble aroma type with a subtle floral and spicy aroma and very low bittering value. Called for in many classic beer recipes and in premium beers.

Ht. 75cm/30”. Outstanding variety developed from a single remarkable plant discovered in Europe in the garden of the son of echinacea breeder, Magnus Nilsson. Has huge fragrant flowers, up to 18cm/7” across, with striking upcurved clear pink petals.