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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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