Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Red Deer

From one of our customers, here is an excellent tip: "One of the best uses for this onion is to take the bulblet clusters on top of the stems and plant them intact about two inches deep in the fall.

Extract derived from Dittany of Crete is used to flavour vermouth. Where it is perennial, Dittany of Crete needs good drainage and protection from harsh, wet winters. Its beautiful appearance makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets.

Caution: contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; not recommended for long term use. Eastern North American native found in swampy areas and along streams. Medical evidence suggests that it enhances the immune system.

(Fringed sagebrush) Prairie native. Indians used it as a fumigant to combat illness and chewed the leaves for indigestion. Silver tufted mounds; very decorative.

(Jupiter's Beard) Fragrant red flowers. Not to be confused with the true medicinal valerian. Young leaves eaten in salads or as cooked greens; roots used in soups.

The original variety was introduced by Richard Fuggle in 1875 in England. Alpha acid 4-5.5%. It has short "sidearms" and thus can be planted with tighter plant spacing. Many classic beer recipes call for Fuggle.

In the past it has been used for “clergyman's sore throat” according to Mrs. Both the Greek name heliotrope ( for sun, and , to turn) and the old English name turnsole refer to this tendency.

The scent and flavour is unmistakably lemon. Like green eyes lined with gold eyeliner, the gold-variegated elliptical leaves of this bushy lemon thyme add an elegant but watchful effect to the garden.

The blue flowers are attractive to certain species of butterfly, and once it begins blooming in the summer deadheading will extend the flowering throughout the season. An elegant addition to silver gardens.

Outstanding variety developed from a single remarkable plant discovered in Europe in the garden of the son of echinacea breeder, Magnus Nilsson. Ht. 75cm/30”. Has huge fragrant flowers, up to 18cm/7” across, with striking upcurved clear pink petals.

Leaflets are assembled in ladder form. Remedy for nervous complaints, headaches and palpitations of the heart. Showy bright blue flowers.

Good rose scent. Deeply cut grey-green leaves with narrow white border.

Contains traces of ephedrine, a nerve stimulant resembling adrenaline. Prefers dry, alkaline soil. Makes a pleasant refreshing beverage tea, an excellent substitute for coffee or tea.

Popular general tonic and remedy for diarrhea, and used to repel insects. (Adefetue) Collected in Ghana where it is known as adefetue among the Ewes. Used throughout Africa for fevers including malaria.

Low mat-forming lemon-scented variety with delicate dark green leaves edged with cream. Excellent between paving stones in pathways, along borders and in rock gardens.

A favourite for moist, shady areas. Pure white fragrant flowers. Strengthens and regulates the heart, but not to be used without medical supervision. Leaves yield green dyes.

Has a very desirable clean aroma and flavour, with little of the bitterness found in other sage varieties. A superior selection for commercial field production. If you have turned your nose up to sage in the past, this cultivar may change your mind.

Edible berries are borne inside fascinating orange chinese lantern-like calyces. Recommended for fevers and gout. Berries are eaten raw, or in preserves and pies.

One of the most heavily scented pinks, strikingly sweet and clove-like. Edible flowers are wonderful in many dishes where colour and its clove scent and flavour add a new twist.

It was first discovered in Olympia, in Washington State. An award-winning variety well suited for home gardens in cool and coastal areas. It produces its first abundant crop at an early age.

Popular with both craft and major brewers -- a real “workhorse” hop. Alpha acids 10-14%. The aroma is spicy, pine-resiny, with grapefruit notes. Super alpha hybrid variety with high vigour and yield.

A robust, fast grower, easily attaining a height of 90cm/30”. (Mount Lemmon marigold) Mexican native with a spectacular lemon-mint scent and flavour. Produces lots of edible foliage and edible yellow flowers.

Male pollinator variety required to get good fruit set among the elite female varieties. Home gardeners need 1-3 males for every 5 female plants. Commercial growers need to plant about 10% of the orchard with male plants.

Variety known and used for centuries. Purple, rose or white flowers.

(Waterclover; Fern Clover; Sak)

Slight pungent scent. Attractive dark green leaves and brilliant cerise flowers.

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. Properly pruned, it will grow into a miniature tree in a bright window or solarium.