German Chamomile – ‘Matricaria chamomilla’, 300 seeds or Dry Herb, non GMO
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has been described by Germans as “Alles zutraut,” meaning “capable of anything” due to their belief that chamomile can relieve many ailments. The active ingredients are found in the essential volatile oils from the flowers of chamomile. Research has demonstrated that apigenin is the ingredient responsible for chamomiles anti-inflammatory calming mildly sedative and anti-spasmodic effects. Other constituents including Azulene Chamazuline Bisabolol and Matricine also have anti-inflammatory effects.Chamomile taken internally prevents and treats ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems including indigestion gastritis heartburn and flatulence. The flavonoid known as apigenin has been recognized for its calmative properties and ability to induce relaxation. As a result Chamomile is a popular remedy used to treat and prevent anxiety nervousness restlessness stress and insomnia. Chamomile is an excellent herb for people that complain about every little thing as well as for those who have the urge to urinate constantly. References: Balch 1997; BHMA Scientific Committee J.Pollak. *Please Note: This information is based on Traditional and Folklore Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If conditions persist please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Orange Hat Yellow or Tiny Tim red – Dwarf Micro Tomato seeds – Heirloom/GMO FREE
Orange Hat is an extra dwarf bush plants reach just 6-9 inches in height, but the plants are wildly prolific, offering oodles of tiny orange orbs that burst with fruity sweet flavor. This is the perfect indoor or patio tomato, comfortably fitting in a 6-inch pot. Try these colorful and compact plants as an edible ornamental, mass planted in beds or borders or in mixed containers. Tiny Tim has been bred specifically to be grown in containers.It grows very well on windowsills inside houses and offices. If it is grown outside it needs to be in a protected, warm position well out of the way of strong winds. The maximum height we have ever seen it grow to is 45cm / 18in although normally it is 40cm / 16in tall. By nature, it tends to grow more tomatoes than foliage and when in “full fruit” it looks very attractive.Tiny Tim is grown as a bush tomato and requires no pruning other to remove excess foliage and foliage which is covering the fruits. Because of their small size they will do well in pots which are only 25cm wide, many people grow them in hanging baskets. They will need frequent watering especially in warm weather. Your order will be shipped in1-2business days. We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
Eggplant Black Beauty/Organic Rosa Bianca/ Little Fingers eggplant/Patio Baby F1
Eggplant is a very tender perennial grown as an annual. Grow eggplant in the warmest, frost-free time of the year.Black Beauty: grows glossy black, bell-shaped fruit 4 to 6 inches long. Eggplant requires 100 to 140 warm days with temperatures consistently between 70° and 90°F to reach harvest.Eggplant is best started indoors and later transplanted into the garden; sow eggplant indoors 6 to 8 weeks before setting plants into the garden.Transplant seedlings into the garden no sooner than 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost in spring.Eggplants planted too early will not develop. Eggplants are easily grown in containers.Grow eggplants in pots at least 12 inches across and as deep. Choose a smaller growing variety for container growing.Be sure to keep the potting soil just moist through the season. Do not let the soil dry out.Feed eggplants in containers every two to three weeks with compost tea or dilute solution of fish emulsion.Container grown eggplants are easily moved out of cold weather; so you can extend the season in spring and autumn by moving plants indoors when frost threatens. Plant eggplants with bush beans, southern peas, and nitrogen-fixing crops. Do not plant eggplant with tomatoes or corn. * Rosa Bianca ‘Solanum melongena’ -Italian heirloom: ideal for slicing, baking and roasting.Rosy-lavender with white shading, the fruits of this beautiful Italian heirloom are large, round and 5-6″ long. With a mild, non-bitter flavor, the fruits’ robust shape is ideal for slicing, baking or roasting. *The Little Finger eggplants are slender, petite eggplants that are excellent for grilling and cooking. This eggplant has a dark purple skin is thin and tender with a silky flesh. This variety produces few seeds and a mildly sweet flavor. Harvest when the eggplant is young and glossy. *2014 AAS Edible – Vegetable WinnerPatio Baby is a very early and highly productive eggplant with a compact habit, making it a great choice for containers or in the garden. Deep purple, egg-shaped fruit should be harvested at baby size-2 to 3 inches, and are delicious roasted or in dips and salads.
Blue Sage or Red Scarlet Sage – Hummingbirds and Bees – Organically grown in MN
Common Name: Mealy blue sage, ‘Salvia Farinacea’.Plant Form: uprightHeight: 2 – 3 feetSpread: 1.5 – 2 feetFoliage: long, narrow leaves that grow in clusters; square stemsFlower: violet, blue, and white velvety flowers have 5 petals and a sage fragrance borne on an interrupted spike Name comes from mealy white to purple felted hairs covering the sepalsBloom Period: Spring, Summer, Fall Perennial: zone 8-10Annual: zone 3-7 Sun: light shade – full sunWater: low water requirementSoil: tolerates dry, often rocky soil ; well-drainedHeat Tolerance: very high heat tolerance Maintenance: propagation by stem cuttingsPests & Pathology: susceptible to powdery mildewWildlife: deer-resistant *Red Scarlet Sage ‘Salvia Coccinea’. ‘Salvia coccinea’ is one of about 900 species in the genus Salvia. It is just one of dozens of sages grown as garden ornamentals. As both its scientific name of coccinea (meaning “scarlet dyed”) and common names of scarlet sage and blood sage suggest, this herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae) has bright red flowers. (Beware of common names – another species, S. splendens, is also sometimes called scarlet sage, but these are very different plants; S. coccinea is also occasionally referred to as Texas sage or tropical sage, both those names are used for other species, too.) Probably native to Mexico, it is widespread throughout the Southeastern US, through Central America, and in northwestern South America (Columbia, Peru and Brazil). It is the only native US sage with red flowers. S. coccinea is hardy in zones 9 and 10, and will reseed readily in zones 6 to 8, but is easily grown as an annual in cooler climates.Scarlet sage is an vase-shaped to upright subshrub in its native range but because it is fast growing it also makes a good bedding plant in colder areas where it is not hardy. Plants grow 2-4 feet tall and up to 2 ½ feet wide, branching readily. We carefully select our produce varieties for excellent taste and quality. Our produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides resulting in highly nutritious food and healthy soil. *We ship with USPS- first class envelope.
Orange Hat Yellow Dwarf Micro Tomato seeds – Heirloom/ 25 seeds / GMO FREE
Orange Hat is an extra dwarf bush plants reach just 6-9 inches in height, but the plants are wildly prolific, offering oodles of tiny orange orbs that burst with fruity sweet flavor. This is the perfect indoor or patio tomato, comfortably fitting in a 6-inch pot. Try these colorful and compact plants as an edible ornamental, mass planted in beds or borders or in mixed containers. Your order will be shipped in1-2business days. We ship with USPS first class Envelope. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
Pineapple weed – 100 seeds, organically grown in MN, non GMO.
Matricaria = may-tri-care-ee-a from Latin matrix (mother) and Caria (dear) referring to its medicinal use for the female area and colic. Identification: This plant is often mistaken for chamomile. In fact it is a close sister plant to chamomile (M. chamomile). Chamomile is quite rare on the east side of the Rocky Mountains (where pineapple weed is quite common). Pineapple weed is an annual 10 – 40 cm tall with a non-rayed composite flower head. Chamomile can be distinguished from this plant by its white rays. Pineapple looks more like commercial chamomile in a package when all of its white rays have dried up and fallen off. It actually does have a pineapple scent. Its leaves are pinnate. Preparation & Uses: Pineapple weed is tasty as finger food or in salads.As with chamomile pineapple weed is very good as a tea. In fact I prefer it because it is sweeter. The Blackfoot Indians called it mat-o-at-sin using the dried plant as a perfume. They often put it in buckskin bags for this very purpose. It was also used as an insect repellent. As a treatment for diarrhea the whole plant was decocted. It is similar to chamomile in many of its medicinal qualities but much milder. It is used for stomachaches, flatulence, as a mild relaxant and for colds and menstrual problems. Externally it can be used for itching and sores. *Cultivation: The preference is full sun, mesic conditions, and gravelly or compacted soil. Competition from taller plants is not tolerated for very long. This plant spreads by reseeding itself. Reference: Natural Healing. * Please Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Your order will be shipped in 1-2business days. *We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. *Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.
