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And they do well in containers so no one need be without the fresh fig. The rotund fig and its fabled leaf go back at least 5,000 years as enduring symbols of sinful pleasure and lost innocence.

Easy houseplant. 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.

Properly pruned, it will grow into a miniature tree in a bright window or solarium. Often sold as true oregano in Mexico and southern U.S. where its fine oregano flavour is used to great advantage in chilis and other Mexican dishes.

Woodland native, 30-90cm/1-3ft. American Indians used the root for upset stomach, excessive menstruation, general debility, lung problems, cough, insomnia, and as a laxative. Has also been used for rheumatism, arthritis and skin irritations.

Used for stomachache and in vermouth. Attractive tufted low growing herb with small, silvery fern-like leaves.

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

Prostrate habit; fine for hanging baskets. Oak leaf-shaped leaves., purple veins.

(Krishna tulsi) The true sacred basil grown in houses, gardens and near temples all over India. Note that much of what is sold as ‘sacred' or ‘holy' basil is actually spice basil listed separately.

(Adefetue) Collected in Ghana where it is known as adefetue among the Ewes. Leaf oil is highly antiseptic due to thymol content which explains its use as a gargle, dressing for wounds and treatment for conjunctivitis.

Blue cohosh is native to Eastern, Central and North American woodlands, where it is found growing with glossy green or purplish leaves, unremarkable flowers, and bright blue berries.

Used by the Montana Indians as a general tonic, to restore hair, and as a dermatological aid. (Blue sage) Native of the Sierra Nevada and area north to Canada. Strongly aromatic.

Attractive creeper. Pleasant scent, though not convincingly of coconut.

Easier to grow. The Vienna Pharmacognostic Institute found that this plant has the same medicinal action as the European variety, .

Unusual vine bearing spectacular star-like lavender flowers. Slow to germinate. Used as table fruit and in sherbet, jam, and beverages. Edible purple fruits possess pleasant flavour.

Easy to grow in any pot or decorative container. (Nutmeg bush) Small aromatic South African bush with showy plumes of whitish flowers. Its musk-scented leaves are excellent in potpourris, adding an exotic, mysterious note to the mix.

Its dark-blue almost black fruit, with peach-coloured flesh, is very sweet. A good choice for northern gardens according to Steven Biggs, author of . It is cold-resistant and it is an early main-crop fig.

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

Altogether the plant looks like a grove of white pine. The uniquely coloured variety transitions from bright yellow in the spring and fall, into deep green during the hot summer months.

Leaves can be used like green fennel. Highly decorative form of fennel with bronze-red, lacy foliage.

Heat 10,000-30,000 Scoville units. Famous for its gorgeous flavour: sweet and tangy, and fruity, with the heat building slowly and never getting unpleasant. Unique three or four-sided shape resembles a hat or a crown -- or maybe a flying spaceship.

Centennial has a dense compact cone that is medium in size, and has good harvesting, drying and baling characteristics. The high lupulin gives it a nice dark yellow color. Many craft brewers like it because of its balance of aroma and bitterness, and...

Mediterranean delicacy grown for its succulent leaf stalks. Start indoors two months before outdoor planting date. Until tender and bitter free. Blanched hearts are cut into sections and parboiled for 90 min.

(Sweet garlic; Pink agapanthus) A lovely variegated version of society garlic. Ht. 30-40cm/12-16”. Silver is more prominent in summer and changes to a pinkish tinge in winter. The silver-edged leaves beautifully frame the large pink flowers that appear...

Has tonic effects, improves kidney action, and relieves asthma. Makes a pleasant refreshing beverage tea, an excellent substitute for coffee or tea. Foliage resembles that of the horsetail plant.

Ht. 90-180cm/3-6ft. It is used like marijuana by Hottentot tribesmen as the resinous tops and leaves have an euphoriant effect. (Lion's ear; Wild dagga) The botanical species name means ‘lion's ear' but the impressive orange flower spikes look more...

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.