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- Basil. Popular Varieties: Sweet, Genovese, Thai, Purple. Why Grow Basil in Canada? Thrives in Heat: As the summers get warmer basil continues to get grow and become more flavorful.
- Oregano. Popular Varieties: Italian, Common, Greek, Cuban. Why Grow Oregano in Canada? Cold Hardy: Oregano is the hardiest herb when it comes to cold in Canada.
- Mint. Popular Varieties: Peppermint, Spearmint, Chocolate. Why Grow Mint in Canada? Thrives in Cold: While some herbs are cold-hardy, Mint thrive in Canada‘s cold weather.
- Sage. Popular Varieties: Garden, Pineapple, Purple, Golden. Why Grow Sage in Canada? Thrives in the heat: As the summers get warmer sage continues to get bigger and more plentiful.
Jun 27, 2023 · Some of the herbs and spices commonly used in Canadian cuisine include maple syrup, juniper berries, wild ginger, and black pepper. These ingredients add unique flavors and aromas to Canadian dishes, making them a true reflection of the country's rich culinary history.
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- Dill
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- Fennel
- Lemon Balm
- Cilantro
- Catnip
- Stevia
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Dillis an annual herb that can grow as tall as 2 to 2 1/2 feet tall. It has fern-like leaves which can be used in a wide variety of dishes. You can enjoy them fresh and also harvest and dry the leaves to have dill in the pantry year round. I have also frozen dill leaves with great success. Dill develops seed heads that can be picked before the seed...
Parsley is an annual in Canada (a biennial in warmer climates) that can grow to 1 foot tall. There are two types of parsley: curly and Italian flat leaf parsley. It's said that Italian flat leaf parsley has a better flavour and the curly is better used as a garnish. Parsley has feather-like leaves which can be harvested and used fresh or dried for ...
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial (in Zones 4 to 11) that has woody stems and greyish green leaves. As sage likes it a bit drier, this is the perfect herb for container gardening. Sage is harvested by pinching off the leaves or stems and used fresh or left to dry. To dry leaves, spread them out on a screen or in a single layer in a large box...
Mintis a perennial from Zone 3 and up and can grow up to 2 feet tall. It comes in many different varieties. Be sure to read the tags at the greenhouse when shopping for mint to discover some amazing flavours. Mint is known as a vigorous grower and can become invasive in some situations. You can harvest mint aggressively and it will continue to grow...
Fennelis a perennial herb above Zone 5 and is a member of the carrot family. Fennel has that unmistakable anise or licorice flavour. Its feather-like leaves are used as a herb and its bulb is used as a vegetable. Like dill, if left in the garden it will form seed heads. Allow the heads to dry for harvestable seeds as well as leaving some to fall to...
Lemon balm is a perennial herb above Zone 5 and is a member of the mint family. Lemon balm likes it cool, so chose a shady cool spot in the garden. It can also be grown in containers. It's a bushy plant with white flowers. It's advisable to remove the flowers before they go to seed as lemon balm can become invasive if allowed to drop seeds. Lemon b...
Cilantrois an annual that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet. This is a herb to be planted in the ground, every 2 to 3 weeks for a continuous harvest all summer. You can harvest the leaves to enjoy fresh. They're a frequent addition to salsa. An interesting fact: the seeds of a cilantro plant are coriander. You harvest the coriander when the seed heads tur...
Even though you can use catnip in salads or to make tea, this one is really for the cats in your life. Catnip is a perennial from Zone 3 and up and can grow up to 3 feet tall. As it's an attractant to cats, it's a good idea to plant it in a spot in the garden where they can roll around and enjoy the plants. Don't be surprised if they chew on the le...
Stevia is a tender perennial in Zone 8 and up, and grows to a height of 16 to 20 inches. It can be grown in containers that have a depth of at least one foot. You can bring potted stevia plants indoors to overwinter. Plants do best when you replant every two years. Stevia is a natural calorie-free sweetener that's 300 times sweeter than sugar. You ...
Chivesare a perennial from Zone 2b and up, and grow in clumps. In the spring, clumps can be dug up and separated into a few smaller clumps so you can move them to more spots around the garden or into containers. You can start harvesting chives once they are 4 to 5 inches tall. Using scissors, trim them down to 2 inches from the ground. They'll cont...
Jul 3, 2011 · Herbs. Herbs and spices differ largely by usage. Spices are normally more aromatic than herbs, and are often of tropical origin. They may consist of seeds, bark, flower buds, fruits, etc. Herbs are usually leafy and locally grown, and their use extends far back into history.
Jan 30, 2012 · Although we focused our search on traditional medicinal practices of Aboriginal people living in the Canadian boreal forest, some of the inventoried plants are distributed partly or entirely outside the boreal forest (e.g., in the temperate forest or in arctic or alpine areas).
Daily Updates of the Latest Projects & Documents. Historically, agriculture has played an important economic and social role in Lithuania.
List of administrative divisions by country. World map showing boundaries of many high and low-level administrative divisions. The table below indicates the types and, where known, numbers of administrative divisions used by countries and their major dependent territories .
