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Other easy-to-grow vegetables Herbs

Romain, head or leaf lettuce, arugula, cress, spinach: all easy to grow! Radishes, carrots, cucumbers and zucchinis are definitely Ideal companions for your vegetables, as much in the garden as in the kitchen. Herbs are perfectly
possible for the novice gardener. For a little more originality, why not try to grow eggplants and cantaloups? suited to container planting. In the fall, some plants may be brought inside; others are best dried or
frozen to be enjoyed all winter long!

Basil Cilantro Chives
Perfect for container growing both on the A love it or hate it kind of herb! Cilantro With their delicate oniony flavour,
deck and inside. Several varieties featuring enhances Mexican, Lebanese, Indian and chives are multitaskers in the kitchen,
different fragrances, colours and tastes. Thai cuisine. adaptable to many dishes. Many
varieties available, including garlic and
Patio Baby Eggplant Sugar Cube Cantaloup Fresh Pickles Cucumber lemon.
Compact, dwarf eggplant ideal for patio Most disease resistant plant available. Compact, climbing variety. Excellent
growing. Summerlong harvest of tiny Deep orange flesh, sweet, big flavour. for patio growing. Prolific producer of
purple-black fruit with rich, mild, sweet Irresistible. delicious small cucumbers: the ideal
flavour. Delicious baked, roasted or snack food!
sauteed.

Dill Oregano
Absolutely beautiful on the deck. Mint Suitable for container growing on
Several varieties– green mint,
Enhances the taste of cucumber and fish.
Small fruits peppermint, lemon mint, chocolate mint, the deck or inside in the winter. Adds
incredible depth to tomato sauces, soups
etc. Attention: very invasive, plant alone
or in a container. and pizzas.
Always mouth-watering delicious, small fruits are the treasures of the vegetable garden. Strawberries are happy anywhere,
whether out in the garden or in a planter on the patio or deck. Raspberry and blueberry plants, however, prefer to anchor their
roots deeper into the soil. Discover some new flavours: ground cherries are delicious and well-suited to container-growing, and
if you have a partially shaded area of the deck or patio, the tough and adaptable haskap berry bush will be well-pleased! New and
different equals fun and exciting when it comes to new plants for any gardening project.

Parsley
Curly or flat-leaf, parsley is a must.
Planted out in the garden, parsley is a Rosemary Sage
perennial and will resprout 2 to 3 years. A useful perennial for flavouring grilled A pretty perennial with silver-green
meat, vegetables and sauces. Incredible foliage. Several varieties, including
aroma. pineapple sage for desserts and lemony
sage. Enhances meat dishes too.

Delizz Strawberry Toscana Strawberry Pinata Ground Cherry Tarragon Herbs, wonderful herbs
Absolutely ideal for a balcony or patio Both ornamental and edible, this is an These ground cherry plants are easy to Short-lived perennial, 4 to 5 years. Thyme BOTANIX NATUR
container. Sweet berries ripen all everbearing variety producing dark red, grow in hanging planters. Fruit is crisp Unique aniseed and camphorated A perennial with many varieties: plain
summer long on upright plants with juicy fruits with a real strawberry taste. and delicious, amazing! flavour, sublime with chicken, eggs, veal thyme, lemony thyme, woolly thyme. Available at BOTANIX
a 12 inch-spread. Super in hanging planters. A stunning and tuna. Excellent with meat, fish, vegetables and Garden Centres
addition to any balcony or patio. cheeses.

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