Vegetable Plants Plants For Sale In Guelph

Tubers used in Chinese traditional medicine to combat conditions characterized by dampness and phlegm. Contains ephedrine. Also used to regulate the upward flow of and to control vomiting.

Help the bees with these nectar-producing herbs in your garden.

Tea used as a wash for sore nipples. (Squaw vine; Checkerberry) Attractive low growing evergreen herb common in forests throughout eastern North America. Tea taken in the last few weeks of pregnancy promotes easier childbirth, according to native American...

Discovered in 1972 when the standard commercial strain was nearly destroyed by disease. Ht. 75cm/30”. Violet flowers, strong scent. Commercially important strain from the Vaucluse district of France.

Nugget is a superior variety for picking, drying and baling. It has a cluster cone structure that is heavy, tight and moderately long. It is an important high alpha bittering and flavoring variety in the US and in Germany.

Valuable remedy for kidney problems. (Gravelroot) Tall graceful native of eastern U.S. Leaves emit a vanilla-scent when crushed; flowers rosy-purple. Indians and pioneers used it to induce sweating to break fevers.

Grow in sunniest window or greenhouse and provide support of trellis. Slow to germinate. Unusual vine bearing spectacular star-like lavender flowers. Used as table fruit and in sherbet, jam, and beverages.

This purple-leaf form is widely grown throughout India. Note that much of what is sold as ‘sacred' or ‘holy' basil is actually spice basil listed separately. (Krishna tulsi) The true sacred basil grown in houses, gardens and near temples all over...

Said to be a hybrid between and . Round leaves on almost trailing branches and attractive pink or purple flower bracts. Good aroma and sharp, bitter oregano flavour.

Leaves are long and thin; growth is hardy, bushy and upright. Ht 36-48in (90-120cm). The aroma is familiar and woodsy with a cool citrus mint undertone. Golden Rains colours are certainly not vibrant at the expense of flavour.

Has anti-bacterial properties. Slow to germinate. Fine houseplant like Ficus benjamina. (Pipal) Sacred tree of Hindus and Buddhists; Buddha meditated non-stop for 7 years under a bo-tree until he reached liberation.

Ht. 1-1.3m/3.5-4.5ft. (Anise-scented sage; Guarani sage) This is the best of the sages for attracting hummingbirds. Praised for its brilliant deep blue and black flowers on 38cm/15” spikes appearing from early summer until frost.

Mediterranean favourite for its bitter stomachic properties. Striking small tree with soft, feathery grey-white leaves.

For best results, freeze seeds in moist sand for 2 weeks, then sow and keep moist and dark. Capers tend to reduce oiliness in foods, and possess a natural affinity for garlic and lemon.

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.

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

The small dark green foliage can be pruned and shaped into living statues. Traditionally used in wedding bouquets, for corsages, and for flower arrangements. Fragrant white flowers and leaves are used in potpourri.

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We guarantee your plants will arrive in perfect condition at the physical street address given on your order. Plants are available individually. Sorry, we cannot guarantee orders for which we are given an incorrect address.

Quite unlike other thymes, this favourite of tropical America has large fleshy leaves. A keynote flavour in Jamaican cuisine.

Important medicinal uses, both internally and externally. Strong flavour. Source of Japanese menthol, used to flavour candies, drinks, etc.

Strong peppermint scent; robust upright habit.

Slow to germinate. Pretty rock garden plant with masses of purple flowers appearing early in spring. Valuable in correcting membrane disorders of the respiratory and digestive passages.

Dried in and powdered as . Heat: 500-2,500 Scoville units. About 15cm/6” long, 5cm/2” across. Excellent stuffed fresh ( ), and in stews and sauces. Used fresh either green or ripe red, or dried ripe.

Attractive glossy green leaves and pink bell-shaped flowers. (Bearberry; Kinnikinnik) Used for kidney and bladder infections on account of its diuretic and antiseptic properties. Likes damp, acidic soil.

Pine-scented with a hint of rose. Leaves are very finely divided.

Hardy in southwestern Ontario and B.C. coastal regions. Handsome tree bearing sweet, juicy berries that make fine conserves and wine. Rootbark decoction is a traditional remedy for tapeworms.