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Japanese Indigo 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Grow your very own blue! With Japanese indigo, you can dye natural fibers rich shades of blue. This type of indigo was used for a long time in Japan and other Asian countries, but it also grows quite easily in Quebec where we can get two harvests per year. Blooms in white or pink, depending on the individual plant.	Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Annual nectariferous plant of the sunflower family. It attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Its flowers with a bright yellow heart come in colors of white, pink and purple. They grow on stems that are sometimes more than a meter long and bloom from the end of July until the first frosts. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Avoid soils that are too rich, which favor a lot of foliage to the detriment of flowers. Tolerates drought well.	Agastache fennel (Agastache foeniculum) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD This aromatic perennial is adored by pollinators, thanks to its large spikes of nectariferous mauve flowers that feed the bees all summer long. The leaves, with their aniseed taste, are excellent in herbal tea. A garden is not complete without its fennel agastache plant! It will reseed itself in your garden. Blooms mid-July to early September MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS The fennel agastache is very easy to grow.
Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Okra, also called Okra, has a subtle flavor similar to that of eggplant. Its fruit is used as a vegetable and as a condiment, and can be eaten raw or cooked. Its young leaves can replace spinach. In some countries, the ripe, roasted seeds are used as coffee. Its flower resembles that of the hibiscus.;Originally from Africa, it would have arrived in Spain with the invasion of the Moors, in the 8th century. Then, it was introduced to the United States by African slaves, where it was long considered a food reserved for the poor. Very widespread in Louisiana and in the southern states, it is the essential food of the traditional Louisiana gumbo. To rediscover! MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. After the last frosts, okra needs heat to germinate. Harvest regularly to boost production. Okras are best when harvested young.	Calendula (Calendula officinalis) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Calendula is an annual plant that produces a multitude of orange and yellow flowers. Also called garden marigold, it is grown both for its ornamental appeal and for its medicinal properties. We use the edible flowers in herbal tea and its petals will nicely decorate your salads. Commonly used in the manufacture of balms, calendula would have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Generous and very easy to grow, it will flower until the autumn frosts.	Curly Mallow (Malva verticillata var. crispa) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Curly mallow is a medicinal plant also called curly mallow or Chinese mallow. It was already cultivated in Asia more than two millennia ago. It has emollient, laxative and depurative properties. Its leaves, with their sweet flavor, are eaten raw or cooked. Still young, they can replace lettuce in salads. The stems of the plant can rise almost 2 meters in height. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Reseeds itself.
Mauritania Mallow (Malva sylvestris ssp. mauritiana) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Mauve from Mauritania. Beautiful and strong plant with flowers with dark pink corollas, streaked with purple veins. Pollinators appreciate it mainly because of its long flowering period. It reseeds itself, year after year. Can climb up to 1.5 meters in height. Easy to maintain, it will beautify the garden and flowerbeds. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Reseeds itself. Be careful not to damage the root ball too much, mallows don't really like transplanting.	Zinnia (Zinnia sp.) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Zinnia;Zinnia sp.Asteraceae;Amazing and elegant flower, the zinnia is an annual that comes in multiple colors sunny yellow, bright orange or fuchsia pink. Its nectar will relentlessly attract hummingbirds and pollinators.;Zinnia is found primarily in Mexico. Following the sun, it spread across the dry grasslands, over an area stretching from southwestern North America to South America. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Zinnia sp. Common Names: Zinnia English: Zinnia Family: Asteraceae MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Possibility of spontaneous sowing. Good dried flower. Cutting faded flowers stimulates flowering.	Little Canadian Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Also called "little red tobacco", this annual variety, with pink flowers, grows easily in all types of soil. Rustic, early and small in size, it matures in six weeks and produces a full-bodied tobacco.;Considered a sacred plant, tobacco occupies an important place in the Amerindian pharmacopoeia and is used in various rituals.;This tobacco, also called "petit tabac rouge" or "small red canadian" is mentioned as far back as 1807 by the W.M Ewing & cie in their catalog of 1897. In Quebec, the Petit Canadien has been cultivated for more than a hundred years. From 1884, it was marketed by the J. O. Forest factory in Saint-Roch-de-L'Achigan. Considered rare. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Nicotiana tabacum Common names: Petum, small red tobacco English: Small Red Canadian tobacco Family: Solanaceae MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: If you are planting tobacco for leaf harvest, remove the flowers. The leaves are picked when yellow or brown. If you want to collect seeds and leave food for pollinators, let the flowers bloom. You can also harvest the leaves, but there will be fewer of them.
Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Milkweed is often thought of as just a weed. It is however absolutely essential to monarch butterflies in addition to offering beautiful pink and fragrant flowers. This is the only plant on which its caterpillars feed. It does not require much maintenance and it can grow very well in poor soil. It is a must for gardeners who want to contribute to biodiversity BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name Asclepias syriaca Common names Small piglets (Quebec), silk of America, grass with wadding, grass with parakeets. English Common Milkweed Family Apocynaceae, formerly Asclepiadaceae. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: NEEDS APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS OF COLD MOIST STRATIFICATION FOR BETTER GERMINATION	Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Mixed sunflowers.;The word "sunflower" is borrowed from the Italian girasole, "which rotates with the sun". There are many names or vernacular expressions for it: great sun, garden sun, common sun, parrot seed, sunflower... The protein-rich seed is an excellent food source for birds and humans. Depending on the variety sown, your sunflower plants will bear a single large flower or several small ones.;Small varieties and very large varieties in a mixture. CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: By the end of September, sunflower seeds are ripening. The stem dries up and the flowers bow their heads. It's time to harvest. Cut off the whole heads. They must then be dried in a dry place. Check often that the sunflower does not rot. After a few days, the seeds will sound "hollow" and "dry" when you run your fingernail over them. You just have to rub to remove the rest of the flowers, and scrape with your fingers to loosen the seeds.	Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Evening primrose is a plant native to Quebec. It flowers from June to September and gives off a pleasant fragrance. The yellow, edible flowers open in a few minutes at the end of the day, and close the next day before noon, hence its nickname ''beautiful of the night''. Every evening new buds hatch, and this, throughout the summer. Evening primrose attracts different types of moths as well as bees. Its edible root turns pink when cooked, earning it the nickname ''gardener's ham''. It is best to harvest the young roots (before flowering) for consumption to prevent them from being bitter. The sweet taste is reminiscent of salsify and parsnip. Young leaves can also be eaten. An oil rich in fatty acids beneficial to health is extracted from its seeds. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Oenothera biennis Common names: Evening primrose, evening primrose, night primrose, gardener's ham, donkey grass, red lamb's lettuce English: Evening primrose, King's cure-all, Evening star Family: Onagraceae MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: NEEDS APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS OF COLD MOIST STRATIFICATION FOR BETTER GERMINATION.Seeds itself and can become invasive but is very easily controlled and does not sucker.
Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Sea bergamot is a native perennial with fragrant pink flowers that attract pollinators and hummingbirds. It is found in meadows and open places. Its leaves like its flowers are edible and make delicious herbal teas. Choosing native species is choosing biodiversity. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Monarda fistulosa Common names: Wild bergamot English: Wild bergamot, Oswego-tea, purple beebalm, wild horsemint Family: Lamiaceae MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Attracts pollinators, butterflies and hummingbirds. ***The vast majority of our seeds are produced on our farm. However, if the cultivation of a variety fails or if it is out of stock, we source from other seed companies to ensure an interesting selection. This is the case for this variety.	Catmint (Nepeta cataria) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Perennial plant native to the Mediterranean basin (probably Egypt), naturalized throughout Europe, the Middle East and America.;If its name evokes the cat, it is because the plant provokes a remarkable reaction in several felines which is characterized by a euphoric state accompanied by great excitement your animal will roll around, sniff and do funny things.;In humans, catnip is used more to calm restlessness and pain. It should also be mentioned that before the British Empire discovered tea in its Chinese colonies, catnip infusion was a very popular drink among Her Majesty's subjects. our farm. These seeds come from Jardin Vie-La-Joie. (Germination is slow and sporadic, so sow more than you need, in order to get enough seedlings)Scarification significantly increases the germination rate Gently rub catnip seeds between 2 (fine) sand papers without pressing hard as this may damage the seeds. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Nepeta cataria. L. Common names: Catnip, catnip, catmint, chataire English: Catnip, catmint Family: Lamiaceae MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Germination is slow and sporadic. So be patient, and sow more than you need, in order to get enough seedlings. Removing dried flowers will encourage new flowering. Scarification significantly increases the germination rate Gently rub the catnip seeds between 2 sandpapers (fine) without pressing hard as this could damage the seeds.	Mullein (Verbascum tapus) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Mullein, with very hairy leaves that are so soft to the touch, has been known for a very long time for its beneficial effects on the respiratory system, against coughs and bronchitis. We use the flowers, prepared as an infusion, or the leaves, which we smoke. It can be grown simply for its beautiful yellow flowers. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Verbascum tapus Common names: Grass of Saint Fiacre, candle of Notre-Dame, flower of large candlestick, man, ear of Saint Cloud, tail of wolf or herba luminaria English names: Mullein Family: Scrofulariaceae
Poppy lauren's Grape (Papever somniferum var. 'Laureen's Grape') 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Used in the manufacture of morphine and opium. Poppy seeds are commonly eaten, among other things, in the decoration of bagels and pastries. Very ornamental, this magnificent annual is loved by bees and it reseeds itself naturally in the garden. Each plant produces a large amount of seed. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Paperver somniferum var. 'Laureen's Grape' Common name: sleeping poppy English: Poppy Family: Papaveraceae	Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Medicinal plant used since antiquity, feverfew would be effective in the prevention of migraine as well as in reducing the strength and frequency of attacks. The leaves and flowers are eaten as an herbal tea. Its use is not recommended for pregnant women. Caution Do not confuse with the chamomile Matricaria recutita and the Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile which have very different medicinal properties. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Tanacetum parthenium Common names: feverfew, golden pyrethrum, moss pyrethrum, partenelle English: Feverfew Family: Asteraceae	Sunflower Heliopsis (Heliopsis helianthoides) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Heliopsis false sunflower is a magnificent wild perennial native to North America. An extremely floriferous nectariferous plant, it will delight butterflies and other pollinating insects. It is very drought tolerant and can also be used for shoreline stabilization. *Seed quantity has been doubled due to low germination rate. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Heliopsis helianthoides Common names: Heliopsis false sunflower, false sunflower. English: False sunflower, Smooth Oxeye, Common Ox-eye, Oxeye Sunflower, Sunflower Heliopsis. Family: Asteraceae
Tagetes ( Tagetes sp.) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Tagetes, or Marigold, is a very floriferous annual that is easy to grow. Its yellow, orange and red flowering embellishes gardens, balconies and terraces. In the vegetable garden, it is also famous for repelling insects such as nematodes. You can salvage the dried flowers, take the seeds and replant them next year! Marigolds are also used for natural dyeing, producing beautiful yellows, yellow-greens and oranges.	Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) 3.78 $ ~~3.78 $~~ 3.7800000000000002 CAD Chamomile is well known for its aromatic and medicinal properties. A delicate little plant in the garden, it will flower all summer long and you can cut it as needed. BOTANICAL INFORMATION Latin name: Matricaria recutita Common Names: Feverfew, chamomile, German chamomile, chamomile chamomile, blue chamomile, little chamomile, false chamomile, wild chamomile, common chamomile, sun's eye chamomile, bull's-eye chamomile. English: Chamomile Family: Asteraceae