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plants
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. . . are good things!
It's hard to remember every plant we have or would
like to have. That's why we keep lists. Our plant lists content information
about our tries at growing, general information on the plant and
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There are
over 200
species of plants cultivated in our gardens. To learn more
about any of these either find the plant in the list above,
search for a plant in the box to the left or clock on one of the
categories or locations in the left column.
Each plant
listed will show a picture, and our notes about that plant. When possible, we include the Latin
botanical name, a short descriptions, and planting
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Herbs
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Lemon Balm
melissa officinalis
Lemon scented with a hint of mint, leaves can be used whole or chopped in a variety of dishes, including salads, marinades, vegetables, lamb, and shellfish. Lemon balm can also be used to make a delicious tea. Flower are yellow or white clusters.
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Neapolitan Santolina
Santolina 'Neapolitan '
An uncommon santolina bearing long, silver-gray, finely divided leaves and bright yellow flowers. Use in knot gardens, for borders, dried flowers. Plant in full sun. Grows to 30"
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Pineapple Sage
salvia elegans
While pineapple sage does have a pineappley fragrance, its only real use in cooking is as a fresh edible flower. The flowers are reminiscent of honeysuckle and make a colorful addition to salads, fruit cocktails or any garnish. Their vibrant red color complements many dishes particularly attractive with yellow or green bell peppers. Flowers can be sugared and used to garnish cakes or cookie platters.
Great plant for attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Flower color: bright red. Tubular shape.
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Purple Sage
Salvia offinalis purpurea
Aromatic, oval purple foliage is very ornamental. Produces spikes of blue flowers. Plant in full sun. Grows 18' tall.
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Rosemary
rosmarinus officinalis
Described as piney, sweet and mint-like, with a finish of ginger. Combines well with a variety of meats and fish, rosemary also enhances several vegetables and complements other herbs. Also excellent in a variety of marinades, sauces, soups and marinades. Flowers are pale blue clusters.
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Summer Savory
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Sweet Basil
ocimum basilicum
Rather than being sweet, as the name implies, this herb is spicy. Very popular for use in pesto. Flowers are edible. Basil is a member of the mint family
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Thyme
thymus cv.
Flower color: pinkish lavender
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Winter Onions
(Walking Onions)
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