Herb Seeds Vegetable Seeds For Sale In Thornton

Hardy shrub with yellow flowers that appear before the leaves in spring. Also effective against inflammations and helps to reduce fever and boost immunity. Forsythiaside found in the fruits is effective against a wide spectrum of bacteria and fungi.

(Thornapple; Devils Trumpet) Beautiful hallucinogenic plants from South America where they have a history of shamanic ritual use for divination, prophecy and sorcery. Beautiful double orange-yellow upright trumpet-like flowers.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date for an early start. A fixture in Mexican salsa verde, the mildly hot green sauce served with tacos and chile rellenos. Easy to grow -- rather like tomatoes.

Main value is a tonic, particularly for the digestive system. Said to improve circulation and blood, thereby strengthening the brain and memory.

Spicy fragrance and gorgeous mix of colours. Young leaves make a pleasant pepper substitute in pepper-restricted diets. Climber with strong vines up to 2m/6ft high; for trellises, fences or poles.

Should not be used without medical supervision. Ground cover for any unsightly barren patches, south-facing slopes, etc. Used in folk medicine to treat disorders of the prostate. The plant is being tested as a substitute for purple foxglove in the treatment...

When plants are in bloom it looks like the angels draped celestial white lace everywhere. The white flowers are large flat umbels floating above the dark green foliage. Stems are strong, straight and uniform for easier harvest.

(Eglantine rose) Spicy, sweet fragrant leaves fill the air, especially after a shower. Pink scentless flowers appear in June.

Long history of use as a hallucinogen by the Mexican Indians. The effects of this plant are well described by Castaneda in .

The flavour is said to be somewhat stronger than other varieties. Its slightly heavier, thicker leaves cure nicely with a high percentage of mahogany and orange leaves. (Flue-cured Tobacco; Bright Tobacco) A leading commercial variety in Ontario.

Fragrance similar to that of ripe apples.

The infusion made from the pink flowers or leaves is used externally to moisturize and tone the skin and internally to soothe mucous membranes irritated and inflamed by coughs, stomach upsets and other intestinal problems.

White-pink flowers resemble turtle heads. Good tonic during convalescence. (Balmony; Bitter herb) Used for poor appetite, indigestion, general debility, constipation, piles, worms.

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...

Ht. 70-80cm/28-32. Impressive new series from Germany with abundant large flowers, 10-12cm/4-5 across. Good heat and drought tolerance. Attracts butterflies. Excellent cutflower.

Repeat sowings till mid-August for continuous supply. Ready to use when 3-4 leaves have developed. (Mache; Feldsalat) Frequently found in summer salads in France and Germany. Pleasant alternative to lettuce or endive, possessing its own special piquant...

This is the flower of deceit, giving off its lovely perfume only in the evening. Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white. Leaves picked before the flowers appear are nutritious salad greens.

Bees love this plant. Its large yellow flower spikes look like candle sticks and make an impressive festive show as they appear around Christmas time. (Emperor´s candle; Ringworm tree; Candletree; Kagayima) A beautiful South American shrub or small tree...

Heat: 10,000-23,000 Scoville units. Use when green or ripened to scarlet. Salsas, pickled, or roasted for sauces. Thick flesh; clean biting heat. Small: 2cm/1” long, 1cm/0.5” across.

(Jewels of Opar; Fameflower; Tu ren shen)

Also fights bacterial infections and inflammatory diseases and helps detox the liver. Prefers full sun.Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft. Has overtones of pine, citrus, mint and anise, all wrapped up in a complex nexus of aromas and flavours.

Leaves used by Hopi Indians to flavour wild game. Young foliage is strongly lemon-scented and excellent in tea. Attractive native of the American southwest with pink-purple flowers.

(Vegetable gourd) Small 8cm/3in melons taste like a sweet winter squash. Delicious stuffed like bell peppers with meat and rice and baked.

But at the seedling stage the fresh young leaves and shoots are edible, highly nutritious, and a popular aromatic vegetable in China. In Chinese medicine the bark is used for diarrhea, dysentery, and flatulence.

The ox-eye daisy is perfectly suited to meadow gardening, requiring very little care and thriving in poor soil. Love it or not, the gold and white presence of the ox-eye daisy brings its careless beauty to many abandoned and out of the way places.

Easily taken for granted in North America when the countryside is awash with its yellow flowers in fall, goldenrod is better appreciated in Europe as a medicinal plant. A 700 year history of use in Europe and numerous modern labs studies attest to the...