Seeds Herb Plug Trays For Sale In Ottawa

The aromatic leaves are used as a seasoning in Mexico, and the edible nectar-filled flowers are excellent in salads, even adding to the ‘crunch'! Magnet for hummingbirds. Many scarlet flowers, 2.5cm/1in.

Spicy like nutmeg geranium, but with a hint of apple .

(Night-scented jasmine; Queen of the night) Shrub, spectacular for its intensely fragrant creamy-white flowers which emit waves of perfume at night. The fragrance has been described variously as “resembling orange blossoms” and “sweet musk mingled...

Small dainty plant with a spicy nutmeg scent.

(Countess of Scarborough geranium) Small crisped leaves are pleasantly strawberry-scented. Tends to stay compact in size.

Very effective as an edging for gardens and along pathways. Flowers dry well for arrangements. Ht. 30-60cm/1-2ft. Sweet, fruity scented oregano with dark green leaves and purple flowers.

Featuring a unique, spicy spearmint flavour notable in Vietnamese cooking. Fresh herbs are essential in Vietnamese cuisine, and Vietnamese Mint is one of the primary herbs, lending its flavour to dishes like beef or chicken .

(Little mint; Tea hyssop) One of the most popular tea and spice herbs of Israel and the Middle East. Makes a refreshing sweet minty tea. In Turkey, the tea is used to treat stomach ulcers.

One or two freshly chopped leaves daily in salads or liquefied in juice are said to be sufficient to revitalize the cells of the brain and to retard the aging process. Of easy culture in humus-rich soil where humidity is high.

Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring rich meats like pork or duck.

In the heat of summer, a sorbet flavoured with grapefruit mint is an unusual and refreshing treat. Give grapefruit mint a moist soil with sun or part shade and you will have plenty to use in cooking, to scatter amongst the vegetables in the garden as...

Delightful soft, downy foliage resembles lamb's ears in feel and appearance. Silvery appearance is ideal for contrasting and grey gardens. Formerly used to bandage wounds.

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

(Catmint) Smaller ornamental form of catnip with lavender-blue flowers and grey-white foliage. Excellent for massing, as ground cover or in rockeries. Does not attract cats despite its stronger, more pleasant scent.

Bitter leaves were important in absinthe, vermouth, and other liqueurs. Has great reputation for stimulating the appetite and improving digestion. One of the oldest known remedies for worms.

Superb mildew-resistant strain developed in Canada. Citrus-scented leaves and flowers make a pleasant, soothing tisane. Young leaf tips and flowers improve appearance and taste of salads.

The most medicinally active variety. White flowers and feathery foliage. Proven mosquito repellent.

Noted for soothing irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.

Strong minty scent that some noses swear has a hint of chocolate. Velvety, purple streaked leaves.

It even has pleasant side effects including a sense of well-being, lack of tension and relief from arthritis. 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...

Standard variety.

The attractive plant brightens up the herb garden, while the leaves bring a refreshing flavour to the kitchen in fruit salads, with melon and with tomatoes. Infusions made by steeping fresh or dried leaves of ginger mint can be used to calm a nervous...

Use for drinks, chicken, cheese and in jams and jellies. Grow indoors in good light. Pinch to keep bushy. Fabulous pineapple scent. Brilliant red flowers.

Increases white blood cell counts, and stimulates tissue development. Young leaves and shoots are popular as cooked greens in Canton. Sweet berries are eaten raw as a snack or added to soups and stews.

(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.

The wonderful fragrance and flavour is lemon with a hint of spice. Excellent choice to plant between paving stones in walkways and patios. Here is something special! This ground hugging lemon thyme is the lowest yet, and with its wiry stems it tolerates...

Very easy to grow. Shade tolerant. It may be best to grow fish mint in containers because it can be persistent and hard to remove later if planted in the garden. (Vap Ca) Vietnamese herb used fresh on meat dishes and in soups.