Herb Plants Vegetable Plants For Sale In Sherbrooke

But an old French technique of applying vegetable oil (usually olive oil) with a toothpick to the small openings at the end of the immature fruits often spurs fruits to ripen without pollination.

Because true zaatar is now a protected plant in Israel, commercial zaatar blends often incorporate closely related plants such as this one instead. This is not Origanum syriacum, the plant usually called "Syrian oregano." That other "Syrian oregano" is...

Excellent drought tolerant groundcover for the garden. In traditional Chinese medicine the whole plant is used to clear heat and to detoxify, and is widely used for pancreatic cancer.

Has anti-bacterial properties. (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.

It is used like marijuana by Hottentot tribesmen as the resinous tops and leaves have an euphoriant effect. (Lion's ear; Wild dagga) The botanical species name means ‘lion's ear' but the impressive orange flower spikes look more like a lion's tail than...

Applied externally in the form of salves or rubs, it is considered one of the best remedies for wounds available to modern herbalists; however internal use is no longer recommended on account of a cardiac action.

A favourite in Jamaica for teas and to relieve indigestion. A delightful bushy plant with small bright green leaves having a strong peppermint aroma.

In gardens, trained to fences, or in hanging baskets. Day neutral variety that produces large sweet berries from June till frost.

Root is used in Chinese medicine for jaundice, lung disease, rheumatism and typhoid fever. Used in cases of yin deficiency, especially in cases involving chronic low grade fever. (Yin-chai-hu) Attractive light pink sprays of flowers.

The oil is antiseptic, expectorant and antispasmodic, and with its cooling, stimulating character, it is very popular in aromatherapy. Peppermint eucalyptus is a tree growing to 30m (100ft) or more in height with small creamy white flowers in spring.

Alpha acid 3-8%. It has medium bitterness, mild flavour, good aroma, and is popular for Bavarian-style lagers. Like Hallertauer the aroma is clean, with a mild spice and floral element and a woodsy pine tone.

Also used in landscapes because of its dark green foliage and habit. Many craft brewers like it because of its balance of aroma and bitterness, and because of its high oil and lupulin contents.

Produces crops in summer and fall. Also known as 'Italian Honey'. Medium to large yellow-green fig with a very sweet and delicious light amber flesh.

Alpha acid 5-7.9%. Adds a spicy, sweet fruity character to beers. Developed in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1997 from a cross of a diploid Tettnanger clone and a tetraploid Hallertauer. A terrific all-purpose triploid seedless aroma hop similar to the German...

The small dark green foliage can be pruned and shaped into living statues. Attractive evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean with a spicy aroma. Fragrant white flowers and leaves are used in potpourri.

Deeply cut leaves. Vigorous habit. Good rose scent.

Spread 18-24in (45-60cm). Prefers well-drained, compost lightened clay. Golden Rains colours are certainly not vibrant at the expense of flavour. Altogether the plant looks like a grove of white pine.

Its small needle-like evergreen leaves and strong pine scent is reminiscent of a miniature Christmas tree. Pine rosemary has feather-thin, silver yellow-green needles and a bowed upright growth habit.

The fragrance of this grass can be used to scent everything from linen closets to candles and bath salts with its soothing perfume. The sweet vanilla scent is produced by the chemical coumarin, and it thought to evoke a calm, meditative relaxation.

Self-pollinated. It is a heavy yielding, long-lived variety that does well in warmer areas. Delicious fresh, dried or canned. A favourite among fig lovers, this variety was originally from the Spanish missions of California.

Alpha acid 7-9.5%. Moderate clean bittering qualities and clean spicy aroma used in a wide range of beers. It is a cross between Northern Brewer and a German male hop. Good resistance to diseases and pests.

(Rhodiola; Golden root)

Probable hybrid between and . Ht. up to 90cm/36” Outstanding ornamental artemisia in dense mounds of lacy silver foliage.

The Grecian foxglove is a plant to admire and respect for its powerful capacities. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Native to southeast Europe, it has naturalized and is now found wild in several US states.

Rhizomes spread to foster new growth. The root portion also has potential as a contraceptive on account of its estrogenic properties. Height 12-24in (30-60cm); Spread 6-12in (15-30cm).

Large scarlet flowers. Pungent, woolly, grayish leaves.