Fruit Trees That Grow In Ontario

When I was still in business, I sold a ton of it. In truth, it sold itself.” In Jim Westerfield's words: “All of our gourmet food customers invariably raved about the delicious aroma and flavor of this beautiful mint hybrid.

Each plant is introduced with a fascinating history, followed by descriptions of the species or varieties, cultivation, container growing, companion planting, pests and diseases, culinary and medicinal use, and warnings.

(Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation. Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina. Slow to germinate.

In traditional Chinese medicine it is used for the treatment of colds, psoriasis, cancers and leukemia of the liver, gallbladder and stomach. The bark, stem and leaves contain camptothecin, an alkaloid effective against leukemia, colon cancer and other...

Australian aborigines have long used the crushed leaves for skin infections. The oil has proven antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties which makes it valuable for skin infections, burns, bruises, cuts, herpes, warts, yeast infections, gingivitis...

Prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. (Silktree; He huan pi) Known as the “happiness tree”, its flowers and bark are used in China to mend “broken hearts” and to induce a feeling of contentment and happiness.

High in vitamins A and C and rich in calcium and iron. The young shoots are tasty, milder and, many say, better than spinach. As the name suggests this is a giant spinach that will tower up to 2m/6ft if you let it, but the young shoots are best gathered...

Mediterranean favourite for its bitter stomachic properties. Striking small tree with soft, feathery grey-white leaves.

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.

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The book is full of tips, techniques, and anecdotes -- along with insights from fig experts in North America and the UK -- make fig growing easy for people who live in places where they think they can't grow figs.

And they do well in containers so no one need be without the fresh fig. The ancients and latter day fig-cognoscenti have known the hedonistic delight of fresh sun-ripened, honey-dripping figs, and know all too well the impatient wait for fig season to...

Save 25% and more spray product. Low Volume means 200lit. Tank trailed, Sprayer aggregate on tree-point-hich 25% less spray product. Low Volume Vineyard/Orchard Sprayer. Tank is trailed.

From the fig breeding program at Louisiana State University but never released officially. One of the best varieties for drying and for preserves. Excellent for eating fresh off the tree as well.

However, the fruit contains a delicious nut which is a delicacy in China roasted or added to rice dishes. Very attractive fan-shaped foliage. In the West, the male tree is preferred because the female produces a foul-smelling fruit.

Heirloom variety from the 1800s. Early summer variety. Curved, club shaped fruit grows to 22cm/9” long with golden-yellow skin and creamy texture with a nutty sweet flavour, that can be eaten raw with dips, steamed, grilled, or poached in broth and...

His dam is a snow cap Appaloosa and his sire is a few spot leopard Appaloosa. 2009 Big Pretty Few Spot Leopard Appy, Will Produce Color 100% He is considered a few spot Appaloosa and he will produce color 100% of the time.

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Bright red fruit of over 2.5cm/1” in diameter are unusually sweet and flavourful with a high vitamin C content. Great for snacking, salads and low sugar preserves. One of our favourite cherry tomatoes! 65 days.

GAPs and GMPs on the herb farm; successful value-added products from the garden; traditional native perspectives and present day organic medicinal herb production; salad-herb hydroponic methods; medicinal herb product trends; quality herb drying without...

Business owners and academics shared their experiences and expertise in the commercial herb industry. Topics included distillation, drying, hydroponics, marketing, financial management, botanical identity certification, fresh herb production, potted herbs,...

Transcripts from the second annual Richters commercial herb growing conference held in October, 1997. Individual herbs covered: stevia, caraway, evening primrose, gotu kola, echinacea, St. Johnswort, goldenseal.

This book is a celebration of the world´s most popular citrus flavour, whether in the fruits or in the many lemony herbs that grow around the world, from lemon balm to lemongrass and lemon-scented geraniums.

This species is the medicinal cousin of the tropical jujube fruit. (Suan zao ren; Sour date kernel) Hailed the anti-stress herb, seeds are used in Chinese medicine to calm the mind and preserve chi energy.

Tropical fruit and timber tree used widely in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Cooling tea made from leaves is useful for fevers, dysentery and morning sickness. Poultice of fresh leaves helps reduce swellings and boils and relieves...

Eaten fresh, or in jellies, preserves and pastes. A sunny window suits this plant well. Rich source of vitamins A, B and C. Bears sweet; juicy, highly flavoured fruits, in a fine balance between acid, sugar and pectin.

Indeterminate, vigorous vines with heavy foliage, Some staking required. Red currant-sized fruits grow in clusters, and have intense sweet flavour, perfect for relish trays, salads and snacking.