Vegetable Plants Plants For Sale In Kingston

Once thought to be exterminated by the Spaniards in their zeal to exorcise “demonic” practices, the plant and the rituals were found preserved in the mountains among the Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Now umckaloabo products are sold widely in Germany. Striking plant with trailing stems, grey foliage, deep burgundy-black flowers. The root is used for the treatment of acute and chronic infections of the throat, nose and ear cavities, for sinusitis,...

Berries are eaten raw, or in preserves and pies. Edible berries are borne inside fascinating orange chinese lantern-like calyces. Recommended for fevers and gout.

Camphor-rosemary scent. (Spanish lavender) The standard form with narrow, grey downy leaves and dark violet flowers.

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

(Cat's whiskers)

Also in soups, casseroles, herb vinegars and cream cheeses. Nut-cucumber flavour of leaves is welcome in all salads with French dressing or mayonnaise. Improves skin in facial treatments.

Fruits are medium to large and have a rich raspberry flesh with excellent flavour. (Green Ischia fig) This green fig is a favourite among fig lovers. Steven Biggs, author of , rates it "very delicious." It a mid-season "main crop" variety, as most of...

(Acanth spinach)

The root portion also has potential as a contraceptive on account of its estrogenic properties. Blue cohosh is native to Eastern, Central and North American woodlands, where it is found growing with glossy green or purplish leaves, unremarkable flowers,...

Beautiful artichokes are ready in August/Sept. Flowerbuds made up of thick fleshy scales and solid hearts are cooked and served drenched with melted butter. Start early indoors Feb/March and transplant out in April/May when frosts are past.

Young unfolded leaves (older leaves are poisonous) are boiled. Powdered roots were used in a poultice by early settlers to treat cancerous ulcers. (Pokeweed) Pleasant early spring potherb tasting like asparagus.

(Creeping Charlie) Lovely scalloped green leaves dappled with splashes of white, a ground cover plant that gleams in shady, out of the way places. Dried leaves may be used to make tea, thought to be an effective tonic for the bronchial, digestive and...

Sold in dried form in most Greek markets worldwide. Sideritis species have proven anti-inflammatory properties; research into anti-arthritic and antimicrobial uses is ongoing. (Ironwort) Traditional tea consumed throughout Greece to treat the common cold.

It is a low creeper, but we hesitate to call it that because it is not aggressive like other creeping thymes. Pale lilac flowers give a lovely show in mid and late summer, and attract butterflies.

(Poet's jasmine) The incomparable fragrance of jasmine has been an inspiration for poets throughout the ages, perfuming the air with an atmosphere of seduction and mystery. In China the fresh and complex scent of jasmine is considered aphrodisiac.

Has also been used for rheumatism, arthritis and skin irritations. American Indians used the root for upset stomach, excessive menstruation, general debility, lung problems, cough, insomnia, and as a laxative.

Outstanding lemon-scented variety with dark green, sharply lobed leaves and showy flowers.

Decoction is useful for stomach pains and inflammation of the bilary duct. Latex juice mixed with vinegar is said to remove warts and corns. New research indicates it has potent anticancer properties.

Attractive creeper. Pleasant scent, though not convincingly of coconut.

Our plants are grafted by hand in a unique, carefully controlled environment using innovative methods recently developed here in Oregon. Vigorous rootstock enables more effective uptake of water and nutrients, and increases plants' resistance to pests...

Young leaves eaten in salads or as cooked greens; roots used in soups. (Jupiter's Beard) Fragrant red flowers. Not to be confused with the true medicinal valerian.

This cultivar is also known (incorrectly) as ´Golden King´. Lovely gold-dappled pillow-like mats of sweet lemon-scented foliage covered in purple-pink flowers in June and July. Ht. 25-30cm/10-12in.

Because of the different growth rates of some of the varieties, you may see a difference in sizes. They are not scheduled for transit over a weekend. Healthier, stronger plants also mean greatly reduced pesticide use and more yield.

Its strong flavour and aroma make it an excellent seasoning for meat dishes, stuffings and salad dressings. A cute little English thyme that grows into beautiful dense mounds. Ht. 20-25cm/8-10in.

Alpha acid 3-5.5%. Called for in many classic beer recipes and in premium beers. Commands a higher price than other Hallertau hybrids. Requires well-drained acidic soils, high in humic acids.