Plug Plants

Remove flowering tops as they appear to keep leaves tender. Blonde de Lyon is the standard variety esteemed in France. Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself.

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 holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. This is a completely different mint with a completely different role in the kitchen -- as a fresh...

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

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

RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. Try it in candies, cookies, cakes, salads, seafood... Interestingly, the sweet lime aroma of fresh-cut leaves actually gets stronger when stored overnight.

Applemint is untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border. Keep applemint growing anywhere you want to enjoy its sweet fruity scent, and close to the kitchen to easily enjoy the wonderful flavour it...

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

Pineapple mint is less invasive than some other varieties but enjoys the same optimum growing conditions of part shade and moist soil. Pineapple mint will grow happily in the shade of trees.

Small deep green leaves. Excellent lime scent.

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

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.

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

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

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

Leaves are excellent in potpourris and sachets. 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.

Heirloom paste tomato with very large, heart shaped fruit, meaty interior with very little juice or seeds. Excellent flavour for sauces, catsup, purees, bruschetta and soups.

Trim it back after flowering to maintain its shape. A silvery plant with irresistible charm, the Miniature Curryplant is a delightful addition to formal knot gardens or your indoor herb collection.

A prolific and early producer, it bears masses of stunning dark red tomatoes with brown shoulders. The sweet taste makes it perfect for eating fresh sprinkled with chopped basil. 70-80 days to maturity.

‘Kaliteri' means ‘the best' in Greek, an apt nickname for this terrific oregano that first came to us without a name. Spicy, silver-grey foliage. Specially selected for its high oil content, this strain is grown commercially in Greece for the high...

Freezing temperatures tenderize it bringing out its full flavour. Wonderful raw, in soups, stews, steamed or stir-fried, especially blended with fresh, chopped chives and coriander! 100 days.

Increases white blood cell counts, and stimulates tissue development. Sweet berries are eaten raw as a snack or added to soups and stews. (Wolfberry; Gou-gi-zi; Matrimony vine) Chinese culinary and medicinal herb.

Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Choice strain, similar to Holt's Mammoth but with larger grey-blue silvery leaves and robust, low habit. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes.

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

Old fashioned variety from France, and although not a long- keeper, these are one of the sweetest onions to grow. Try baking them like potatoes in their own skin! 110 days. Large globes with light brown skin are ultra-mild and the crunchy, white flesh...