Seeds Herb Plug Trays For Sale In Nova Scotia

Don't be fooled by seeds labelled as ‘peppermint', peppermint can't produce seeds because its flowers are sterile. (Candymint) Peppermint tea is an old favourite -- a refreshing alternative to coffee and regular tea.

Very attractive addition to any mint collection. Mature leaves are downy, ovate and silvery grey in colour; flowers are light pink-purple; and the growth habit is upright and robust.

Very productive; will bear first year. Sweet, tangy berries about twice the size of the wild ones on compact, runnerless plants. Can even be grown indoors in direct sun. Bears fruit from June till frost.

And it should be, it's gorgeous!” RICHTERS EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN INTRODUCTION. It becomes a huge, robust mint, seemingly very proud of itself. Among the many unique mints developed by mint breeder Jim Westerfield, this was probably his favourite.

One or two freshly chopped leaves daily in salads or liquefied in juice are said to be sufficient to revitalize the cells of the brain and to retard the aging process. Research shows that it is valuable for the treatment of burns, wounds, scars and varicose...

Very similar to lemon balm in appearance and growth but the scent is closer to lime. A new twist! Uses for tea and medicine are much the same.

Good substitute for black tea; infusion resembles the taste and is caffeine-free. Helps relieve headache, and has general tonic action.

Fleshy small almost round leaves with small shallow rounded teeth on edges. An attractive houseplant that releases a pleasant odour when brushed against. Scent remini-scent of oregano, but it is not used in cooking.

True French sorrel, although garden sorrel is much more commonly used for sorrel soup. Smaller leaves are more concentrated in flavour and a little will go a long way.

Effective, reliable remedy for headache and neuralgia. Good sedative for insomnia, restlessness, hysteria and convulsions.

Mexican herb used since at least the time of the Aztecs for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and colic. Fast growing, low creeper, with small white flowers; excellent in hanging baskets.

Excellent ground cover for sun or partial shade. On a less gory note, this species was once used by the Delaware and Cherokee Indians to treat colds, fevers and coughs. Was Godzilla slain on a field of clover?

Its fuzzy leaves and stems have a distinct minty apple taste, and it lends its flavour to applemint jelly and couscous, as well as teas that will calm upset stomach and soothe body and soul.

A fresh sprig added to the after dinner fingerbowl added an elegant touch to the Victorian dinner table. Strong lemon scent. Stiff upright habit. Tiny crisped leaves.

Once added to herbal beers and wine. Attractive European wildflower with sweet almond-scented, yellow-white or reddish flowers. Useful for flu, gout, rheumatism, arthritis, fever, etc.

Similar to wild thyme -- aggressive creeper, up to 20cm/8in thick. Strong lemon scent.

Camphor-scented form of the previous with a more compact growth habit, ideal for low hedges.

It has an extremely vigorous growth habit making it sometimes invasive, but mowing keeps it in check and besides... Mowing a mint-encroached lawn is so pleasant when the fragrance of mint erupts -- so much so that one is tempted to let it run! The word...

Important ceremonial herb among the California Indians, used for purification much like wormwood ( ). Leaves were smoked, taken as a tea, or used in sweatlodges to cure colds. Roots were used for afterbirth to heal and to clean the womb.

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

Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. We don't normally think of mints as ornamental but the late mint breeder extraordinaire, Jim Westerfield, found a way to make this mint look like a million bucks! Its pink puff flowers appearing in...

Traditional ground cover in English gardens and pathways, where it is cut like grass.

As a companion plant, English mint does well with cabbage and tomatoes. English mint pairs its good garden manners with culinary and medicinal usefulness. Less invasive than other mints, and less susceptible to mint rust disease.

Charming Victorian favourite. Delightful apple and cinnamon fragrance.

Vanilla-scented leaves are essential in Maybowl, a traditional German punch. Helpful for migraine, nervous conditions, stomach pain.

It prefers a dry, sunny location and dislikes wet conditions. Small button-like yellow flowers will appear in summer, and can be used in potpourris to brighten the mix. Trim it back after flowering to maintain its shape.