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Ht. 35-40cm/14-16. Stunning in flower beds! Flowers the first season if started early (Jan-Feb). Lovely variety with large purple wing-like bracts resting upon a sea of dark purple flowerheads.

Although the process is lengthy it is possible to extract molasses, and even sugar, at home from sugar beets grown in your garden. Sow in open ground in May; pull roots in October.

The whole plant has potent but underappreciated astringent, expectorant and diuretic properties. Also against flu, inflamed kidneys, and diarrhea. European native with neat rosettes of hairy leaves and lemon-yellow flowers.

Leaves picked before the flowers appear are nutritious salad greens. When in flower, it is used as a gland stimulant and an aphrodisiac. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white.

Herbs with edible flowers to add to salads, omelettes, desserts, and drinks. They can even be candied. Borage, Calendula, Heartsease, Nasturtium, Citrus Marigold. Feast for the eyes -- pleasing to the palate.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for an early start. Tomatillos will keep well through the winter if stored loose in a cool place. Resembles green tomatoes and ground cherries, but neither is a substitute for the tomatillo.

Ht. 100-125cm (40-50in). Flowers look like white umbrellas mounted on strong, straight stems. It is earlier to flower and more uniform than the standard form. Impressive in fresh floral arrangements! Casablanca is also a fine garden flower for tall borders.

Native of dry grasslands of Central Asia, Tibet, China and Mongolia. Saponin content is somewhat lower than . Prefers dry, well-drained sandy loam. (Chinese ephedra) Properties and uses are similar to those of but contains the additional anti-inflammatory...

Purple flowers; grows up to 60cm/2 ft high. Animal studies suggest it strengthens endurance. Rhizomes are used to treat diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite and vomiting related to deficiencies of spleen or stomach.

Important beeplant in Australia. Leaves are delightfully honey-scented.

Its legendary healing powers are summed up in the Arab proverb, “In the black seed is the medicine for every disease except death.” Seeds can be ground and used with near abandon like black pepper.

However, when used in its native, non-purified form, the dried herb is much safer and very popular in traditional Chinese medicine for dispersing conditions characterized by wind and cold, such as chills, fever, headache, cough and wheezing.

Caution: although the oil is safe, raw seeds are poisonous. Large tropical-looking foliage. Oil extracted from seeds is a commonly used laxative for temporary constipation and acute diarrhea.

In South America, dried leaves are used to flavour soups, meats and vegetables. Tall (up to 2 metres) erect habit; rarely flowers in temperate zones. (Huacatay) ‘Weedkiller' plant.

Used in Chinese cuisine as a vegetable and in medicine for rheumatic pains. Wonderful for bath and shower as it invigorates the skin without harsh abrasion. (Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub...

It is grown for smoking in some parts of Asia. More potent than cultivated tobaccos, with more nicotine, it is a source of nicotine sulfate, an insecticide for the control of aphids, thrips, whiteflies and mites.

One triterpenoid glycoside has been shown to have an antifungal effect against candida. The European species is officially recognized in the German Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of kidney and bladder disorders and for its excellent diuretic and antiphlogistic...

Ht 24-60in (60-180cm). Deep taproot discourages relocation. The yellow pigment is found primarily in the seeds, although can also be extracted from the leaves. Sow in a sunny spot, where it will get lots of moisture.

It is easily grown from seed sown directly into the garden. Dusty miller is planted for its elegant lacy silver foliage, often used to create contrast and pattern in formal knot gardens and container plantings.

Prefers wet locations. Clinical studies show that it significantly reduces the risk of migraine attack, and relieves asthma and chronic bronchitis. Traditionally used since the Middle Ages for whooping cough and as a mucus-reducing cough remedy.

Up to 0.5% hypericin; yields 2.5 tonnes/ha (1 ton/acre). Improved strain for commercial production.

Fine flavour and aroma. Leaves nearly pure purple-bronze; very little green. Significant improvement over the Dark Opal variety.

Difficult to germinate; may take two years. May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste.

Strong powdery mildew tolerance. Improved plainleaf variety with dark green flat leaves and upright growth habit.