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One of the very best varieties for taste and cold hardiness is Hardy Chicago. Many people assume that fig trees can't grow in North America, and if this describes you, then you need to rip your figurative fig leaf off and order this plant! With protection...

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.

Has also been used for rheumatism, arthritis and skin irritations. 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.

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. A red dye is produced from fruit skins and flowers. Showy orange-red fuchsia-like flowers; miniature fruits.

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

Note that much of what is sold as ‘sacred' or ‘holy' basil is actually spice basil listed separately. Mildy intoxicating clove-scented leaves are used in salads and other cold dishes.

Leaf oil is highly antiseptic due to thymol content which explains its use as a gargle, dressing for wounds and treatment for conjunctivitis. Similar to East Indian basil (#1282), but scent and flavour is closer to thyme.

Rhizomes spread to foster new growth. Height 12-24in (30-60cm); Spread 6-12in (15-30cm). Berry seeds may be roasted and used as a coffee substitute. Once roots have established, do not relocate.

Strongly aromatic. 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.

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, .

Slow to germinate. Edible purple fruits possess pleasant flavour. Grow in sunniest window or greenhouse and provide support of trellis. Unusual vine bearing spectacular star-like lavender flowers.

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

It is cold-resistant and it is an early main-crop fig. 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 .

Diuretic for kidney and bladder complaints, and for gonorrhea. 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.

The aroma is familiar and woodsy with a cool citrus mint undertone. Spread 18-24in (45-60cm). Golden rain will flower when it has matured and has reached over 5 feet in height. Golden Rains colours are certainly not vibrant at the expense of flavour.

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

Great chile for salads, for stuffing, pickles and salsa. Unique three or four-sided shape resembles a hat or a crown -- or maybe a flying spaceship. Heat 10,000-30,000 Scoville units.

The aroma is floral and citrusy. Many craft brewers like it because of its balance of aroma and bitterness, and because of its high oil and lupulin contents. Centennial has a dense compact cone that is medium in size, and has good harvesting, drying and...

Start indoors two months before outdoor planting date. Blanched hearts are cut into sections and parboiled for 90 min. May be sauteed, or served heated, then chilled with oil and vinegar, or topped with a cream sauce and croutons.

Ht. 30-40cm/12-16”. The silver-edged leaves beautifully frame the large pink flowers that appear in summer. Prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. (Sweet garlic; Pink agapanthus) A lovely variegated version of society garlic.

Contains traces of ephedrine, a nerve stimulant resembling adrenaline. Foliage resembles that of the horsetail plant. Has tonic effects, improves kidney action, and relieves asthma.

Ht. 90-180cm/3-6ft. It is used like marijuana by Hottentot tribesmen as the resinous tops and leaves have an euphoriant effect. ‘Dagga' is a local name for marijuana in southern Africa, hence the name ‘wild dagga' .

But perception can vary, perhaps dependent on your mood. 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!