Bonsai Tray

Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself. Blonde de Lyon is the standard variety esteemed in France. Most famous for sorrel soup.

Neat compact growth habit. Absolutely delightful lemon scent.

For tender foliage, grow this mint in partial shade and cut often to keep the young leaves coming. RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada.

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

Used by Amerindians for diarrhea; also for headaches, stomachache, menstrual problems. Also for ceremonial smudging. Lovely white ghost-like flowers; attractive silver foliage; excellent for dried arrangements.

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Applemint is untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border. Its fuzzy leaves and stems have a distinct minty apple taste, and it lends its flavour to applemint jelly and couscous, as well as teas that...

Deserving of experimentation in tea, cooking, and as a garnish. A favourite among West Indians. Sensational orange scent and flavour.

Untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border, perennial in zones 6-9, you can enjoy the best of pineapple mint's qualities by growing it in pots, or bottomless buckets sunk into the ground.

Small deep green leaves. Excellent lime scent.

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

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

Upright growth habit; prolific bloomer. Lovely pink-flowered version of ‘Majorca'.

Showy dark blue flowers; upright to trailing growing habit.

There is nothing else like it in the world of herbs! Red flowers are edible, and they are favourite haunts of hummingbirds. Reaches 1-1.3m/40-50”, but can be grown in hanging baskets.

Gentle sedative. Strengthens the heart and often prescribed for palpitations. Especially valuable for PMS, menstrual pain and delayed menstruation. Helps calm the entire nervous system.

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. And so it does, with perfectly shaped, groovy leaves, and a hint of dark bronze at the tips at times. This mint means fun. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada.

Widely used in perfumes and soaps, and even to perfume India ink. One of the definitive perfumes of the Orient and of India in particular. Leaves are excellent in potpourris and sachets.

Trim it back after flowering to maintain its shape. It prefers a dry, sunny location and dislikes wet conditions. Small button-like yellow flowers will appear in summer, and can be used in potpourris to brighten the mix.

Specially selected for its high oil content, this strain is grown commercially in Greece for the high quality oregano market. Spicy, silver-grey foliage. ‘Kaliteri' means ‘the best' in Greek, an apt nickname for this terrific oregano that first came...

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.

Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Choice strain, similar to Holt's Mammoth but with larger grey-blue silvery leaves and robust, low habit. The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring...

Mild oregano flavour. Golden foliage is a nice colour contrast for rock gardens and edges of flower beds.

May be necessary to enclose plants in plastic bags during dry winter months. 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.

Light purple flowers and light purple large bracts near top of inflorescence. Ideal for indoor culture. (French lavender) Indented leaves are strongly resinous in odor.

Orange-peach flowers, 2.5cm/1in. Called autumn sage because the hot days and cool nights of early fall bring on a glorious spurt of autumn flowers to cap off a continuous display that begins in June.

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