Vegetables Plants For Sale In Portland

(Ji xiang cao; Lucky grass)

Used in Thai cooking, and deserving of experimentation wherever a new flavour twist is desired. All parts of the plant burst with an absolutely stunning licorice scent when squeezed.

Like other citrus marigolds, with bright red flowers.

Good rose scent. Vigorous habit. Deeply cut leaves.

Very easy to grow. Eventually warts soften and drop or rub off. Works on pets too. Succulent shrub with showy coral flowers on a stem up to 60 cm/2 ft. (Plakkies) Excellent wart remedy, widely recommended even by medical doctors, in South Africa.

Grows in silver clumps. (Old woman) East Coast native, where it grows on sand dunes.

In traditional Chinese medicine the whole plant is used to clear heat and to detoxify, and is widely used for pancreatic cancer. (Needle stonecrop; Fo jia cao) Attractive low carpeting succulent from East Asia where it grows on grassy slopes.

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

Seeds germinate more readily if wax is removed and seeds are exposed to 6 weeks of moist cold treatment. Berries are boiled in water, liberating the wax which floats on top. Astringent action of root bark abates diarrhea and hemorrhages; and as a gargle,...

Leaves yield green dyes. A favourite for moist, shady areas. Strengthens and regulates the heart, but not to be used without medical supervision. Pure white fragrant flowers.

Its small needle-like evergreen leaves and strong pine scent is reminiscent of a miniature Christmas tree. Although this variety is unsuitable for culinary use, it is a perfect ornamental and aromatic plant.

Cold tolerant, early ripening variety. The fruits are medium-sized with a light brown or violet skin and a strawberry pink flesh. It is a compact plant that does well in containers and where space is limited.

(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 its fruits develop on the current year's shoots, not on the previous year's growth.

Neat, compact growth habit. Variegated, deeply cut leaves with a strong rose-mint scent.

One of the few herbs that adds colour to shady areas. Glossy dark green evergreen leaves with pale yellow edges; violet blue flowers.

Alpha acid 4-6% The cone structure is round and small to medium in size, and cones have a moderate amount of golden yellow lupulin. Introduced in 1967, it has a pleasant mild fruity aroma with hints of spice and earthy woods.

Golden rain will flower when it has matured and has reached over 5 feet in height. Spread 18-24in (45-60cm). Leaves are long and thin; growth is hardy, bushy and upright. Ht 36-48in (90-120cm).

Not considered suitable for commercial oil production. (Dutch lavender; Lavandin) Vigorous, long-stemmed variety in cultivation since the 1950s and still widely grown for fresh bouquets, lavender wands, and potpourri.

Fire up the barbeque for summer entertaining magic with these grilling herbs! Make rosemary skewers for kebab. Tip: slit meats and stuff with oregano, mint and thyme before grilling.

It may develop crown rot if planted in a wet location. In 1775 English physician William Withering noticed that folk remedies containing foxglove were useful against dropsy, but had an alarming tendency to easily sicken or even kill the patient.

Curryleaf requires a minimum temperature of 15-18C, sun or partial shade, and moist, rich soil. Anyone who has had the good fortune to savour -- thin pancakes with a spicy curryleaf-drenched filling -- will know how wonderful this herb is.

The scent and flavour of rau om have a beguiling floral character that is entirely unique among herbs. (Rau ngo) A refugee of war, this remarkable little herb came to North America with the thousands who fled Vietnam in the 1970s.

Traditionally used as a herbal tonic and as a contraceptive. (Chinese yam; Shan yao) Tall climbing vine with white, cinnamon-scented flowers and edible tubers that weigh up to 2kg (5lb).

For food and medicinal use. This is the hardy native form grown from seeds collected in southern Ontario. Gaining a well-deserved reputation as a highly effective remedy for colds and flus.

Produces best when cut continuously. Excellent, strong flavour and thick, dark green leaves. Suitable for indoor culture; less susceptible to turn yellow or leggy. (Windowsill chives) Swiss strain developed for greenhouse forcing.

For those who are up to the challenge, however, it is worthwhile to gain the sweet scent in the garden, and the many uses of this ancient plant. Deer and livestock avoid it. The cut grass can be woven into hats, baskets and mats.