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Fresh herbage (strongest when in flower) is steeped in water for 12-48 hours with frequent stirring. A blue sediment will form which is the dye. Needs long growing season. Ancient dyeplant known for the clarity and fastness of the blue produced.

The flowers start earlier than other bergamots and last through August. Ht. 45-60cm (18-24in). The mass of colour is so striking Bergamo was awarded the Fleuroselect Gold Medal for 2008.

Has been used for rheumatic pains, diarrhea and coughs. Pretty border perennial with pale blue flowers. As with ordinary flax, seeds contain linseed oil.

Striking brilliant blue blossoms, infused in water, have both curative and calming action for nervous disorders. Eyewash is reputed to strengthen weak eyes.

Since earliest times used to dye wool bright yellow. Formerly recommended for gout and rheumatism.

Thought to have a carminative and anti-spasmodic effect, ajmud is traditionally used against intestinal upset, asthma and bronchitis. (Indian celery) One of the many distinctive spices of Indian cooking, the seeds are used in curries, pickles and chutneys.

Requires a long warm growing season; should be started indoors in colder climates. Seeds are important in many international cuisines, including those of India and Mexico. Used in soups, cake, bread, cheese, and is a standard ingredient of commercial...

Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Improved strain for commercial production. Contains up to 2.5% essential oil; yields up to 3 tonnes/ha (1.2 ton/acre). The main culinary varieties popular with onions for poultry stuffing and for flavouring...

More compact than other leaf celeries, reaching only 25-50cm (10-20") in height. A very nice leaf celery with finely cut, dark green glossy leaves. Use it like parsley and surprise your guests with its rich celery flavour and aroma.

Improved strain of valerian for commercial production; root yield up to 2.5 tonnes per hectare (1 ton/acre); contains 0.7% essential oil (bornyl acetate, valepotriate and valerenic acid).

Excellent choice for potted plant growers and for greenhouse and hydroponic basil producers. The most compact genovese variety available. The medium green leaves have excellent flavour and aroma.

Excellent cut or dried flower. Native of Tibet with showy masses of violet-blue globe-like flowers from July to August. It is also used for mastitis and for distension of the breast.

Used in Chinese cuisine as a vegetable and in medicine for rheumatic pains. (Loofah) Known as the ‘dishcloth gourd' because the dried over-ripe fruits can be used to scrub dishes.

Leaves and roots are effective against flu, encephalitis, measles, hepatitis, and mumps. (Da qing; Qiug dai) Contains indican and isatin B, both of which can be converted to indigo.

Strong powdery mildew tolerance. Improved plainleaf variety with dark green flat leaves and upright growth habit.

Flowers and stems are used to produce greenish-yellow and olive dyes. Infusion of the dried tops is recommended for dropsy as well as bladder and kidney diseases. Restores normal rhythm to feeble, irregular heartbeat but large doses cause respiratory...

Butterhead type with loosely folded, succulent, dark green leaves. Our favourite because it is slow to bolt in summer.

Has protective, soothing effect on inflamed mucous membranes. Suited for indoor pot culture. Used in lozenges for sore throat and cough, and for diarrhea and dysentery. Source of important resin.

Traditional European panacea for many complaints including lack of appetite, sluggish digestion and stomach disturbances. Highly useful during convalescence.

Flowers are large and dry yields can be as high as 800 kg/ha (700 lbs/acre). Improved tetraploid strain of German chamomile for commercial production. Erect, sturdy growth habit and larger flowers containing up 0.7% essential oil high in bisabolol and...

Also used for flatulence, sore throat, and toothache. Has high concentration of solasodine, a starting material for the manufacture of cortisone and sex hormones. Bitter fruits are used in Indian curries.

It is used to treat bladder and kidney stones and inflammation and to prevent the same. A 700 year history of use in Europe and numerous modern labs studies attest to the safety and efficacy of European goldenrod.

Roasting directions included with each order. Coffee substitute costing pennies a pound. Large roots, roasted and ground, can be adulterated with your favourite brand or enjoyed alone as a nourishing caffeine-free drink.

The infusion made from the pink flowers or leaves is used externally to moisturize and tone the skin and internally to soothe mucous membranes irritated and inflamed by coughs, stomach upsets and other intestinal problems.

Best grown along streams where water is shallow and calm. Will succeed, however, in gardens or in pots, provided soil is kept moist.

(Bugloss) A biennial, bringing beautiful clear purple-blue flowers to the garden in June and July. Said to be effective when applied topically for ulcers and injuries to the skin. The plant is a biennial, preferring dry, sandy soil and full sun.

(Japanese parsley) Unique flavour of leaves and leafstalks, either fresh or blanched, is pleasing in soups, salads, and fried foods. Of easiest culture; prefers moist, partly shady locations.