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Tea stimulates the central nervous system, is diuretic and astringent, relaxes smooth muscles, and increases coronary flow. It is a shrub or small tree grown in the warm temperate parts of Asia.

Often touted as an aid for diabetes, obesity, heat stroke, cough and sore throat. (Buddha fruit; Lou han guo) This is known as the "longevity herb" in China where the tea made with the dried fruits is commonly consumed.

Blue label/Certified seed. (120-140 lb./acre), less in drier climates. 15,900 seeds/lb.http://www.johnnyseeds.com/farm-seed/grains/wheat/spring-wheat-glenn-organic-cover-crop-seed-292G.32.htmlThis item's size, weight, or shape may require an additional...

According to Culpeper, the root powder in white wine is a good remedy for kidney afflictions. Deer will generally leave it alone, as will other pests. Sow thinly in rows 60-90cm/2-3 ft apart, cover 3 times the seeds' diameter with soil and keep evenly...

A very regal looking plant! Has dense deep purple inflorescences contrasting with the dark green leaves. All-American winner for 1997. Spicy anise-licorice aroma and flavour; excellent served fresh in such dishes as Thai green curries and Vietnamese noodle...

Spicy Mesclun contains pak-choi, chinese mustard, mustard spinach, shungiku, curled cress, roquette and mizuna. Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens. Sow in early spring or late summer.

Grows like cumin or dill: start in peat or paper pots in April; do not disturb roots when transplanting. An important commercial spice crop in India where the pungent, aromatic seeds are in great demand in curries, pickles, confectionery and beverages.

-- Richters special mesclun contains Kagraner lettuce, red leaf lettuce, roquette, radicchio, cornsalad, borage, mizuna, mustard spinach, chervil and curled cress. Mesclun is commonly defined as a mixture of salad greens.

Excellent lemon scent with larger leaves and more robust growth habit than the standard lemon basil variety. Up to 90cm/3ft with pink flowers.

(Da huang; Chinese rhubarb; Turkey rhubarb)

California Indians so cherished the tea for general use that it was always available. (Mormon tea; Desert tea; Joint-fir) Reported to contain some ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, both potent central nervous system stimulants.

Masses of flowers in spring are a mix of purple, pink and white. This is the flower of deceit, giving off its lovely perfume only in the evening. When in flower, it is used as a gland stimulant and an aphrodisiac.

One or two drops of fresh juice dropped into the eye are said to remove cataract. A Mediterranean native, it is naturally salt and drought tolerant, withstands heavy frost, is fire resistant, deer resistant, and attractive to bees.

White Tailed Deer, Bison and Prairie Dogs utilize it for forage, and it is a larval host for the Green Skipper. Buffalo Grass is a warm-season grass and predominant component of the shortgrass prairies of the Great Plains.

Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders. Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes.

It's is excellent for high density growing and takes 13 weeks to be ready from seed. Maverick produces wonderful scarlet blooms! The Maverick Hybrid Geranium is a more vigorous plant with bigger 5-6″ flower heads! This is the best Geranium to grow from...

Its long spikes of helmet-like, cerulean blue flowers are eye-catching. (Monkshood; Wolfsbane) Majestic perennial for tall borders and as a background for other garden flowers. It is still used in medicine, but not without medical supervision.

Popular prepared laxatives such as Metamucil are made from the seeds. (Isphaghula; Blond psyllium) Important remedy for constipation and problems of the bowel, including irritable bowel syndrome.

Growth will be hindered by wet soil. In cultivation since the Bronze Age, fenugreek travelled the world with the cultures that used it and can be found growing wild in many places.

Forms dense globular little bushes 50-70cm/20-28” across so perfectly uniform they look pruned. A spectacular refinement of bush basil from Italy where the variety is known as (“very fine green, like a ball or globe”).

Tall, vigorous habit. Not recommended. Coarser foliage; almost completely lacks the odour and flavour characteristic of the true French variety.

Attracts butterflies. Charming European yellow wildflower similar to cowslip but larger. Excellent for colds and coughs. Root tea stops catarrh and acts to expel phlegm.

Some studies have indicated it may promote clotting. The tea has a great reputation as a wash for healing wounds and skin eruptions. It produces yellow, gold and green dyes with very good fastness and contains tannins, making it appropriate for treating...

Use powdered for sauces, soups, stews. Cayenne type, 5-7cm/2-3” long, 5-7mm across. Heat: 15,000-30,000 Scoville units.