Seeds Herb Plug Trays For Sale In New Brunswick

(Old man artemisia) Leaves can be used in sachets and potpourris, and as a moth repellent. Try a leaf in salads or throw on the fire to refresh the air.

Orange Spice is a trademark of Richters; all rights reserved. This has all manner of possibilities in the kitchen and in tea. Forms dense ground-hugging mats. The remarkably strong clear orange flavour lingers in the mouth pleasingly without the harsh...

Small crisped leaves have a lemon scent with a hint of cinnamon. Compact growth habit.

Similar to common white yarrow. Flowers cherry-red.

Very attractive. Creeper forming dense furry mats; lavender-purple flowers. Strong lavender scent.

It is well worth the effort, as it is one of the best mints for the kitchen garden. Pineapple mint is less invasive than some other varieties but enjoys the same optimum growing conditions of part shade and moist soil.

Can reach 2.5m/8ft in height if not pruned back. The fragrance has been described variously as “resembling orange blossoms” and “sweet musk mingled with heliotrope.” Will bloom repeatedly through the year if well-fed and watered.

One of the tallest garden mints, applemint reaches heights the other mints don't, sometimes clambering up two or more feet in height, but is best shorn down frequently to prevent bloom if the intent is to use it in cooking.

Ht. 3-8cm (1-3in). It is a fast grower but it is also easy to contain because it does not spread by seed. Very hardy in our zone 5, with no die back occurring in over a decade of growing it.

Clove-pink syrup, made by infusing the petals in a hot sugar syrup, is delectable on fruit salads or stewed fruits. (Carnation) Clove-scented flowers were once used to flavour ales and wines, especially celebration cups at coronations, hence its name...

Slightly bitter tisane is of very old usage as a digestive and sedative nightcap. Aphrodisiac, said to “secure the favour of the ladies”. Also used in Chinese medicine. Historically associated with sorcerers and witches, bestowing magical powers to...

(Tibetan gojiberry; Hei guo gou qi)

But even if it has no effect, its refreshing citronella scent and ease of culture make it worthwhile. Studies suggest that it is not effective. Claimed to keep mosquitoes, black flies and other biting insects at bay.

Grows to 90cm/36”. The true tarragon, which does not propagate by seeds. Requires light, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Dark green, shiny leaves possess distinctive flavour.

(Variegated oregano) Attractive white-yellow variegated leaves; low, prostrate habit. Flavour is similar to common marjoram.

To keep mint's overly-friendly tendencies in check in the mixed border, be sure and contain it in a large pot or bottomless bucket sunk into the ground. Its strong peppermint smell makes it pleasant to brush against as you pass, or to sit beside on the...

Has characteristic dark red or reddish purple stems and dark green leaves. (American apple mint; Red mint) This mint is one of the back bones of the American mint oil industry. Excellent sweet scent and flavour.

This plant is a “must”! Its sweet, strongly lemon-flavoured leaves blend well with most other tea herbs. Leaves enhance all drinks, salads, jellies, sauces, soups, fish or meat dishes and desserts which call for lemon as an ingredient or a garnish.

A medical survey in England indicates that 1 to 4 leaves of feverfew infused in a tea or eaten in a sandwich daily reduce the number and severity of migraine attacks in some sufferers.

Slightly aromatic. Dries well for herbal wreaths. Similar to Silver King except foliage is more jagged and less ghostly silver grey and plants are shorter (90cm/30in).

Lovely pink-flowered version of ‘Majorca'. Upright growth habit; prolific bloomer.

Needs regular pruning to maintain a neat rounded shape. Deep purple flowers with long stems and outstanding fragrance. Developed at Twickel Castle in Holland before 1922. Ideal for sachets, for cut-flowers, and for craft work.

Traditional ground cover in English gardens and pathways, where it is cut like grass.

Has the same great garlic flavour as the previous form but features attractive mauve flowers.

Excellent variety for topiary use and for hedging in warm zones. Gorgeous upright columnar form with thick stems, succulent broad leaves, and large clear-blue flowers. Ht. 125-180cm/4-6ft.