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Lovage is an aromatic and medicinal perennial from the Apiaceae family. Its taste is somewhat reminiscent of parsley and celery. It is also called perpetual celery, bastard celery and mountain celery. It is used in sauces, stews and soups. Dried, its leaves will replace bay leaves and lovage salt will replace onion salt. Flowers and seeds are also edible. Leaves, stems and roots can be eaten cooked or raw. Its flowering umbels stand on stems up to 2 meters high. Lovage was once very present in the gardens of the first settlers. Archaeologists, when they flush out this tenacious perennial, can deduce that there were ancient colonization sites at this location. In Europe, it was consumed abundantly to fight scurvy. Already in the Middle Ages, the cultivation of this vegetable plant was recommended. It was also very common in the cuisine of ancient Rome.

You can start consuming it from the 2nd year.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Nettle seeds do not all germinate simultaneously. CAUTION, invasive plant.

Edible perennial. Its name comes from the Latin sanguis (blood) and sorbere (smell, absorb) and refers to the haemostatic properties of the plant, linked to the tannins contained in its roots. It is also very rich in vitamin C.; Before parsley dethroned it, it was used in salads, sauces, omelettes, soups, etc. Its flavor is reminiscent of cucumber. We pick the leaves according to our needs. In the garden, it requires little care, just a little love and fresh water. In Quebec, it resists winter well and can be eaten late in the season. Harvest young leaves throughout the summer.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Very rustic. In the spring, put a light layer of compost on the surface and mulch. If grown in a pot, let it dry out between 2 waterings. Renew the mulching before winter.

Aromatic herb grown in the city of Genoa, Italy, where it is subject to a Protected Denomination of Origin (D.O.P.). This variety is used in the preparation of pesto. Its very fragrant green leaves have an inimitable spicy taste.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.

Perennial. One of the essential herbs in the vegetable garden, easy to grow.;Garlic chives are distinguished from common chives by their garlic taste and starry white flowers. Its leaves are flat, while those of the common chive are round and hollow.

La ciboulette est une plante aromatique très facile de culture. C'est une vivace qui donnera des fleurs lilas odorantes qui attirent les pollinisateurs. Elle est utilisée en cuisine pour agrémenter les plats, ciselée ou même séchée. Elle se ressème parfois toute seule.Une des fines herbes indispensables au potager, facile à cultiver!;La plante dresse ses tiges au goût d'oignon, avec ses fleurs comestibles roses et mauves, tôt au printemps et jusque tard dans l'été.

Annual aromatic herb. Beautiful Umbellifer with aniseed scent, its flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Its foliage is used to flavor different dishes and its spicy seeds flavor herbal teas and liqueurs. The plant can reach 60-100 cm in height.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Sow every 2 or 3 weeks to stretch the harvest

Curly parsley (Forest Green variety) is one of the herbs most used as an ornamental garnish. The leaves of this variety are varied, from very curly to a little more open. The plant is vigorous and resists well to our Quebec winters. You can eat it all summer long, and freeze it in small ice cubes for your winter recipes.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Petroselinum crispum
Common names: Curly parsley.
English: Parsley, persel.
Family: Apiaceae

***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.

Lemon balm is a plant native to the eastern Mediterranean basin (Turkey) and found in all temperate climates on the planet. It exhales a sweet lemony scent when its leaves are crumpled. It is used in herbal tea, fresh or dried. The leaves, stems and flowers are the parts used. Lemon balm is a plant known since ancient Greece and used for its benefits against stress, insomnia and overwork. It is known to have antispasmodic, antiviral, digestive properties and effectiveness against anxiety.;Caution Lemon balm seeds require cold and moist stratification before being sown.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Melissa officinalis
Common names: Lemon balm, lemon balm, lemon balm.
English: Lemon balm
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Cut the flowers before they produce seed. This will prevent seed dispersal. Lemon balm can become invasive by spontaneous sowing. Sow indoors at the end of March. This plant requires cold stratification in moist sand at least 2 weeks before sowing.

This plant with beautiful silvery leaves, also called "Green Fairy", was used to make an alcohol which was, at the time, the muse of Verlaine, Baudelaire, Van Gogh and the Gauguins of this world. At the heart of controversies, fabulous stories and legends, wormwood remains a strong psychotropic to keep discreetly in your garden.*This year, we were unable to harvest wormwood at our farm. These seeds come from the company Jardin Vie-La-Joie

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Artemisia absinthium
Common names: Grande wormwood, Armoir
English: Absinthe, Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae

CULTURAL INFORMATION
Surface sow in mid-April. Do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Then transplant outdoors after all risk of frost.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Short pruning in the spring allows the plant to regenerate, but wormwood tolerates pruning well at all times. Insect repellent properties.

Mitsuba, also called Japanese parsley, is one of the rare vegetable plants growing in the shade. This fine Japanese herb is eaten like parsley. All parts of the plant are edible. Sweet taste of parsley, slightly aniseed. In addition, Mitsuba is rich in carotene, potassium and iron. A small perennial plant that tolerates our Quebec winters very well.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Cryptotaenia japonica
Common name: Japanese parsley
English: Japanese parsley
Family: Apiaceae

This small-leaved dwarf basil is the ideal choice for growing in pots or planters on city balconies. However, it will also do well in the garden. Its fine and very aromatic foliage as well as its pretty compact ball habit gives it a very ornamental original aspect. Its flowering attracts pollinators.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum "Pluto"
Common name: Small-leaved basil
English: Pluto basil, Shrub basil
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.

***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.

Coriander needs no introduction! Herb adored by all cooks, its easy cultivation makes it a plant that is just as cherished by gardeners. Its fragrant foliage and equally tasty seeds make it an ideal ally, both in the garden and in pots on the balcony. Sow it successively and you will have it all season long.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Cilantro tends to go to seed fairly quickly. Sow successively at intervals during the summer to have a harvest of foliage throughout the season. Save those that go to seed for a harvest of edible seeds at the end of summer.

*** 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.

A fine herb commonly used in traditional Acadian cuisine, it is not surprising that the Acadians have developed, over time, a variety of savory that is very much their own. The oldest traces of the old Acadian savory date back to a certain Mr. Jean Prudent Robichaud in Burnt Churchill, New Brunswick towards the end of the 19th century. He would have received seeds from a native of this region and his family would have perpetuated the cultivation of this savory over several generations. It is stockier than the common savory, since it probably had to adapt to a harsh and windy climate. more resistant and stocky than the common varieties and having a more pronounced flavor.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Like most herbs, it fears excess water.

Tuberous parsley, a little-known cousin of flat-leaf parsley and curly parsley, is mainly grown for its beautiful large white root with a very mild and sweet taste. It is cooked like carrots, celeriac, or parsnips. The fragrant leaves are also eaten like that of common parsley, but harvest in moderation so as not to weaken the root.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
Common names: Tuberous parsley, large root parsley, Hamburg parsley.
English: Hamburg parsley, turnip rooted parsley, parsley root.
Family: Apiaceae

Tulsi also called holy basil is considered in India as "the Queen of plants" because of its purifying and soothing properties for body and mind. It has been used for thousands of years to increase stress adaptability and endurance, detoxify the body and restore balance. Delectable flavor.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Ocimum sanctum
Common names: Basil, Tulsi
English: Holy Basil
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.

Parsley is one of the most popular herbs used as an ornamental garnish. The leaves of this variety are flat and chiseled. The taste is very sweet, aromatic. The plant is vigorous and resists well to our Quebec winters. You can eat it all summer long, and freeze it in small ice cubes for your winter recipes.

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.

Oregano is an aromatic, bushy plant that is a must in any garden. She is native to Eurasia. A bee plant also called perennial marjoram, oregano forms a dense, easy-to-grow bush. The plant produces pretty purple flowers. Its fragrant leaves can be used as condiments on your pizzas, sauces and soups. In addition to being delicious, oregano is appreciated for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, appetizing, digestive, diuretic and tonic properties. Savor its dried flowers in herbal teas in winter tonic and digestive, they will cuddle you while waiting for the beautiful season!

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Origanum vulgare
Common names: oregano, perennial marjoram, red tea, bastard thyme, shepherd's thyme
English: Oregano
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
This perennial can stay in place for about 10 years, prune into shape in the spring if necessary. It is possible to multiply oregano plants by division • Take a subject that is already at least one year old. • With a spade, cut the root ball in 2. • transplant the oregano plant in the desired location. That's all !

Clary sage is a perennial condiment and ornamental plant very honey-rich with white flowers tinged with purplish blue. It is used like sage officinalis but it is preferable to use the clary with the officinalis in long cures. In popular medicine, the leaves are used to heal wounds. It has been cultivated since ancient times for its medicinal properties. However, you have to wait until the 2nd year to see it bloom and see the carpenter bees and the gassed sphinxes who adore it gorge themselves with nectar.

Its leaves can be harvested throughout the beautiful season.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Salvia sclarea
Common name: Clary sage
English: Clary Sage
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Sage is easy to grow, it requires no amendments or watering. Perennial with evergreen foliage, may require winter protection depending on the zoning of your region.

Variety of basil with a remarkable, lemony and fresh flavour. The leaves are green while the stems and inflorescences are a beautiful purple color. Its slightly spicy taste will pleasantly flavor your favorite Asian dishes such as soups, stir-fries, spring rolls, etc.

BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum
Common name: Thai basil
English: Thai basil
Family: Lamiaceae

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.