Herbs and Vegetables

DESCRIPTION: One of the finest herbs, this is actually a pretty shrub as well, with narrow grayish needle-like foliage and pretty lavender-blue flowers in spring; leaves are a mainstay for cooking and as garnish, wonderful to grow in a container. BOTANICAL NAME: Rosmarinus officinalis...

DESCRIPTION: The Super Sweet 100 hybrid bears long branched clusters of deliciously sweet tomatoes high in sugar and vitamin C. Perfect for snacking, salads, and even juice. Super Sweet 100 lives up to its name, especially when harvested at peak ripeness. The indeterminate vines continue bearing...

DESCRIPTION: This variety is grown primarily for its less pungent, sweet flavored foliage that is popular in drinks and as a food seasoning; a great container plant, and it is suggested that planting within a pot in the ground will curtail invasiveness BOTANICAL NAME: Mentha...

DESCRIPTION:  A tomato bred especially for patios, window boxes, containers, or small gardens; very compact and early. 3-4 oz fruits are firm and brightly coloured. High yielding and disease resistant.  BOTANICAL NAME: Solanum lycopersicum 'Patio'GROUP/CLASS: Totem variety, Bush TomatoAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 60 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Not significantFLOWERING...

DESCRIPTION:  A well branched variety with dark green, glossy foliage and short inter-nodes makes a beautiful towering plant. Plant in containers or the garden for continuous harvest up to 12 weeks later than traditional basil. Tidy columnar habit. Wonderful in Italian dishes. Intermediate resistance to...

DESCRIPTION: This variety is noted for its wonderful flavor and aroma; Greek oregano tends to be the most savory and earthy. The plant grows well in sandy loam, and has good heat and drought tolerance; a noteworthy addition to the herb garden for its culinary...

DEESCRIPTION: This variety has aromatic leaves that are used for flavoring in many foods; lilac flowers rise above in late summer; great container plant and it is suggested that planting within a pot in the ground will curtail invasiveness. BOTANICAL NAME: Mentha spicataAVERAGE MATURE...

DESCRIPTION: Long thick dark red leaf stems have a sweet and juicy flavor with very tender skin and flesh texture without a stringiness like most other rhubarb; harvest throughout summer; only stems are edible, other plant parts are poisonous BOTANICAL NAME: Rheum x 'Canada Red'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 120 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 120 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Full...

DESCRIPTION: Tarragon goes well with fish, meat, soups and stews, and is often used in tomato and egg dishes. This herb adds distinctive flavour to sauces. French tarragon has a slightly sweet flavor and an aroma similar to anise or licorice. Thrives in well-drained soils and...

DESCRIPTION:  Lemon Grass is a scented and culinary herb. Grows rapidly and divides easily. Provide ample sunlight, fertilizer and moisture. Useful as a non-toxic insect repellent, sachet, potpourri or for flavoring in cuisine. Lemongrass tastes like lemon with a mild and delicate tang, along with a hint of ginger...

DESCRIPTION: Award winning hybrid tomato. One of the best tomatoes ever developed. They are a favorite because of their high productivity, meaty texture and deep flavour. The fruit hold together well when cut, and is therefore particularly well suited for slicing and eating raw. Great to grow...

DESCRIPTION: A tall variety with large, flat, open, medium green leaves; requires a well prepared fertilized soil and even moisture. Giant of Italy parsley has strong flavor; Chefs often prefer it over standard curled parsley in many dishes. If the plant flowers, the leaves are inedible;...

DESCRIPTION: Early Girl tomatoes have it all: a classic round shape about tennis-ball size, speedy growth, and low-water needs. Moreover, Early Girl tomato care is easy, and you can grow them almost anywhere, including containers. These plants are resistant to most common tomato diseases and...

DESCRIPTION: Berggarten is a familiar German cultivar of culinary sage; gray-green leaves are wider than the species and strongly aromatic; best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade; soil must be well drained. It is a low growing and mound forming plant that grows quickly. Berggarten...

DESCRIPTION: Purple Sage is a perennial herb that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant narrow purple leaves with curious grayish green undersides can be harvested at any time in the season. The leaves...

DESCRIPTION: Commonly grown in herb gardens for its strong scented foliage and aromatic seeds; remove flower heads to prolong harvest of leaves; dislikes hot summers and humidity BOTANICAL NAME: Coriandrum sativumAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 45 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: WhiteFLOWERING TIME: SummerFOLIAGE COLOUR: GreenCOLD HARDINESS: AnnualWATER...

DESCRIPTION:  10" Hanging Basket Indian Mint is served as tea and its intense mint flavor is used to alleviate headaches. Light green foliage is topped with small, fragrant white flowers from Jun through August. Trailing habit is suitable for hanging baskets and combinations. Planted in a...

DESCRIPTION: This fast growing variety produces aromatic, closely curled foliage that is deep green; when mature, it holds for a long time making harvesting easy; use in soups, salads or as a garnish; requires a well prepared fertilized soil and even moisture BOTANICAL NAME: Petroselinum crispum...

DESCRIPTION: Bush Beefsteak tomatoes, aptly named for their large size and juicy meaty texture, have a classic sweet tomato flavor. The best flavor comes from vine-ripened beefsteaks. The fruit are medium red in colour when ripe, and heavy; reaching weights as high as four pounds! Beefsteak tomatoes are a...

DESCRIPTION:  This gorgeous basil plant has masses of green leaves with occasional purple flecks and soft purple stems that will brighten up any vegetable garden or mixed container. Its aromatic and vibrant licorice flavor complements any dish, especially Thai cuisine. Late-flowering habit means huge...