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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

Foeniculum vulgare - The perennial type grown for leaves and seeds, as opposed to Florence Fennel which is grown for bulbs. Hardy clump forming pla...

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

Nigella sativa - Not a true cumin, but rather a close relative to Love in the Mist. Beautiful and ornate flowers are followed by pods of aromatic b...

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

Satureja hortensis - An old and special strain of Savory, who's story can be traced to 1800s New Brunswick (although it certainly goes back further...

Clinopodium nepeta - aka Lesser Calamint. Aromatic herb, seldom grown in Canada but essential in mediterranean and middle eastern cuisine. The flav...

Petroselinum crispum - Super curly deep green parsley on long juicy stems. Cold-hardy biennial.-Grown by Twisted Brook

Cryptotaenia japonica - Also known as Japanese parsley or hornwort. Grow this in a shady moist spot in your garden for an abundance of flavourful, ...

Ocimum americanum - This one turns a lot of heads (and noses). The smooth leaves have a strong citrus aroma. Imagine lemon balm, but with more anis...

New for 2025 - Thymus zygis - Short upright perennial thyme native to Iberia and Morocco. Tough and drought tolerant plants. Small white flowers ar...