Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Oakland

Excellent remedy for colds and intermittent fever, especially for flu. Eastern North American native found in swampy areas and along streams. Caution: contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; not recommended for long term use.

(Ji xiang cao; Lucky grass)

Climbing vine with white flowers. Once thought to be exterminated by the Spaniards in their zeal to exorcise “demonic” practices, the plant and the rituals were found preserved in the mountains among the Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico.

For a twist, try the delicious young leaves in salads. Originating in Germany or Northeastern Europe, the plant is perennial over a wide range of zones and grows well in most conditions, preferring a well-drained, light soil with full sun.

It is a heavy yielding, long-lived variety that does well in warmer areas. A favourite among fig lovers, this variety was originally from the Spanish missions of California. Delicious fresh, dried or canned.

Fruits are brown-purple with luscious strawberry-coloured flesh. And they do well in containers so no one need be without the fresh fig. Many people assume that fig trees can't grow in North America, and if this describes you, then you need to rip your...

Aromatic shrub, native to the Maritimes. Berries are boiled in water, liberating the wax which floats on top. Wax-covered berries are used to make aromatic candles and soap. Astringent action of root bark abates diarrhea and hemorrhages; and as a gargle,...

Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbird moths. "Bouncing bet" is an old Elizabethan term for laundry woman. (Bouncing bet) Native to eastern Europe, Soapwort is often found growing in the woods, on grassy slopes, and along wild riverbanks.

Used for throat conditions, cough, wheezing, bronchitis and mumps. Attractive orange-yellow flowers with red-purple spots. (She-gan) Chinese medicinal.

There is evidence it may have immune- enhancing properties like echinacea (to which it is a common adulterant). Diuretic for kidney and bladder complaints, and for gonorrhea. American prairie native used medicinally by Indians.

Young unfolded leaves (older leaves are poisonous) are boiled. Used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and respiratory infections. (Pokeweed) Pleasant early spring potherb tasting like asparagus.

Flowerbuds made up of thick fleshy scales and solid hearts are cooked and served drenched with melted butter. European delicacy. Start early indoors Feb/March and transplant out in April/May when frosts are past.

Once roots have established, do not relocate. Berry seeds may be roasted and used as a coffee substitute. Prefers full or part shade, and with care you will have flowers within 4 years.

It has light, fluffy cones, small in size, with low amounts of pale yellow lupulin. Kent Golding is the premium English aroma hops first developed in the 1790s from the old Canterbury Whitebine variety.

Introduced in 1980, it is a cross involving Galena. Used in many beers and pairs well with low bittering aroma hops. A German hybrid grown for extract or bittering use. It is considered a very clean hop because it adds no dominating aroma during brewing,...

The scent is not quite lemon, not quite orange -- or of any other citrus for that matter -- but it is definitely a wonderful melange of citrus. 'Julia's Sweet Citrus' has bright green leaves, roundish and slightly crinkly.

Fruit, leaves and rhizome are all considered to have medicinal qualities at different stages of the plants life, however the roots are most commonly used, harvested after 3 years of growth.

New research indicates it has potent anticancer properties. Decoction is useful for stomach pains and inflammation of the bilary duct. Latex juice mixed with vinegar is said to remove warts and corns.

Ht. 1-1.3m/3.5-4.5ft. Praised for its brilliant deep blue and black flowers on 38cm/15” spikes appearing from early summer until frost. (Anise-scented sage; Guarani sage) This is the best of the sages for attracting hummingbirds.

The fruits are medium-sized with a light brown or violet skin and a strawberry pink flesh. Cold tolerant, early ripening variety. Known as the "sugar fig", this is one of the best varieties for drying and for preserves.

It will grow in hot areas with alkaline soils, and it has good resistance to mildew and pests. The aroma is pleasantly mild yet hoppy with wood and fruit tones. Our variety is the American version known as Fuggle H, and it has higher oils and is more...

An apt name, as the odour of the fleshy leaves closely resembles that of the chest cold remedy, and can be used for that purpose. Easy houseplant.

Also known as 'Italian Honey'. Produces crops in summer and fall. Medium to large yellow-green fig with a very sweet and delicious light amber flesh.

Stunning effect of masses of mauve flowers set against gray-green leaves edged with creamy yellow margins. It casts quite a spell! Perfect for containers, as edging, and in rock gardens.

Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in. Its strong flavour and aroma make it an excellent seasoning for meat dishes, stuffings and salad dressings. A cute little English thyme that grows into beautiful dense mounds.

Considered an excellent remedy for tapeworms since the time of the Greeks. Needs occasional pruning. Showy orange-red fuchsia-like flowers; miniature fruits. A red dye is produced from fruit skins and flowers.