Culinary Herbs

Allium fistulosum - Hardy perennial scallion. They overwinter happily for us outdoors, growing into dense clumps. Can be harvested spring through f...

Monarda citriodora - (aka; Lemon Mint) Annual. The young leaves make a lovely tea. Tall tiered spikes of lavender-pink are incredibly aromatic and ...

A must for any herb garden. Easy to grow annual, grown for both the leaves and seeds. Succession sow for an endless supply! Let some plants flower ...

Ocimum tenuiflorum - Also known as Holy Basil. The aromatic leaves make wonderful herbal teas. Leaves are used either fresh from the garden or drie...

Sinapis alba - Grow your own mustard! This is the kind for condiments and pickling. Very easy to grow in our climate; sow in early spring, for earl...

Pycnanthemum pilosum - Bushy perennial, with branching stalks that reach about 3’ tall. White flowers and slender, strongly scented leaves. Use the...

Satureja hortensis - From the village of Bhamdoun in the mountains of Lebanon. These seeds were gifted to me in 2017 by Niki Jabbour, whose mother ...

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora - A strongly flavoured and fragrant variety of basil, with spicy anise and mint notes. Very versatile in cooking,...

Melissa officinalis - Beloved and almost carefree perennial member of the mint family, which has been cultivated since before Roman times in Europe...

The flavourful Italian flat leaf type ideal for seasoning. Abundant long stems and dark green leaves that are easy to harvest. Hardy biennial, the ...

Agastache foeniculum - Hardy perennial herb, with delicious licorice-y leaves. Great in teas, or just nibbled in the garden. Vibrant purple flower ...

A great old variety, considered the precursor to modern celery and easy to grow in the home garden. Mild celery flavoured leaves and crisp stalks c...

Satureja hortensis - A traditional favourite here in the Maritimes. It’s so fast and easy growing in our sometimes challenging climate, it’s easy t...

The classic basil for pesto, pasta sauce and all sorts of cooking. Vigourous plants, with relatively smooth green leaves. Keep the flowers pinched ...

Allium schoenoprasum - A must have for any herb garden. Chives are carefree perennials, once established they need very little attention. Cut the l...

Dysphania ambrosioides - This distinctive herb is popular in Mexican and Central American cuisine. Fresh or dried leaves can be added to flavour so...

Thymus vulgaris - Short spreading plants, with upright stems reaching about 12" high. Use either fresh or dried to flavour cooking. Not only a culi...

Compact plants, about 36" tall. An excellent dill grown primarily for leaf production. Also produces large seed heads in late summer, just in time ...

Agastache rugosa - Sweet, deep-green leaves make a delightful licorice-y/minty tea either fresh or dried. Truly a favourite for pollinators. 3-4' b...

Back again! Lavandula angustifolia - Hardy strain of this most aromatic herb. Low growing perennial, with abundant blue flowers. Bee favourite! Nat...

Foeniculum vulgare - The perennial type grown for leaves and seeds, as opposed to Florence Fennel which is grown for bulbs. Hardy plants thrive wit...

New for 2023 - Ligusticum scoticum - aka: Scotch Lovage. Wild perennial found growing along the coasts of Eastern North America and Europe. Can be ...

Anthriscus cerefolium - Soft ferny leaves that are sweet and anise flavoured. Super cold hardy, when planted in the fall chervil will overwinter an...

Perilla frutescens var. crispa - Unique herb which deserves to be better known. The young tender leaves make a flavourful addition to salads, sushi...