Smaller than Sweet Basil, this
narrower-leafed variety is known for its darker color and spicy,
cinnamon-like aroma and taste. Has distinctive cinnamon-colored stems.
Great for containers.
Red
Shiso Basil will grow as a perennial in regions that are frost-free.
As a culinary herb, Perilla is a sweet-spicy flavoring that is widely
used in oriental cuisine such as stir fries, raw fish, vegetable dishes,
rice and soups. Also a medicinal herb.
This
perennial grows to 3 feet tall and spreads rapidly to indefinate
widths. The 3 inch smooth, lance-shaped, toothed leaves are tinged with
purple around the edges. Oblong terminal spikes of lilac-pink flowers
appear all summer. Like other mints, peppermint is extremely easy to
grow.
Arnica is a protected species in some
countries and is becoming a rare plant, largely due to increasingly
intensive agriculture. Arnica is used in many ointments and liniments
to treat strains, sprains, and bruises. It is also a popular remedy for
homeopaths for similar ailments.
True Comfrey is the original medicinal
herb as detailed in all the ancient literature. There is a white/cream
flowered type and a purple flowered type. This is the purple flowered
type (very pretty, also very good medicine). The plant grows true from
seed.
The popular, cute, little ears look just
like big strawberries, just 2"-3" long. The 4' plants produce 2-4
ears each; great for fall decorations or making delicious popcorn.
A smallish heat resistant zucchini
squash that possesses a delicious flavor, Grey Zucchini has been a
favorite of vegetable gardeners since the 1950's.
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One lb of garlic seed equals
approx. a 25' row with 4" spacing between plants. For most garlics,
expect an optimum 10 lb yield for every pound planted.
Supplies are limited.
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