Opps! I almost forgot!

WOW, I cant believe that I almost forgot to write about the herbs and flowers that I am going to grow this year too! (I must have been overwhelmed by all the veggies!) I'm only going to grow a few kinds of flowers because I want to dedicate most of my time to Veggies and eatables, and it looks as if there are already quite a few perennial flowers throughout the yard. Again, all info and pictures will be straight from the seed company's Website.

The flowers that I have purchased are:

1. Rave of the wave Petunias!
Still the best seed-raised, trailing petunias on the market! Waves require no pinching or pruning to have season long bloom, although some pinching will produce bushier baskets. Plants get only 4-6" tall but spread 3-4 feet. Colourful 2-3" blooms absolutely smother these spreading plants. Excellent grown as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, pots or window boxes. Start Petunia seed inside 8 weeks before last frost date. Pelleted seed. Approximately 10 seeds/package.

Blue Wave:


Misty Lilac Wave:


Purple Wave:



2. Giganteus Sunflowers!
If you like to grow giants, then this sunflower is for you. A single flowered giant type that produces heads 8-10 inches across and plants that stand 10-12 feet in height. Extra strong stalks can withstand high winds and adverse weather. Dried heads make excellent bird feeders. Approximately 30 seeds/package.


I'm super excited about the flowers that I chose, the petunias will fill hanging baskets that I found in the greenhouse, as well as some built in flower pots around the garden. The sunflowers will go into a garden bed along the front of our property, its just a row that goes along the road! I think it will be a nice touch for the people driving by! The herbs that I chose are as follows:


Annuals:

Sweet basil
The most widely known and often used basil. Great in tomato, egg and cheese dishes. Also used in sauces, soups and stews. Height 1-2 feet. Approximately 785 seeds/package.

Cilantro/Coriander
Leaves (cilantro) have sharp citrus, nutty flavour, used in salads and salsa. The seeds (coriander) have a citrus flavor and are used as an ingredient in curry powder. Height from 2-3 feet. Approximately 200 seeds/package.

Bouquet Dill
Dill boasts a variety of culinary uses from sauces to pickles. Great in fish dishes. Large flower heads can be dried for flower arrangements. Height 2-3 feet. Approximately 1500 seeds/package.

Summer Savoury
Used in teas, herb butter, flavoured vinegars, soups, and, of course, poultry stuffing's. Height is about 10-20". Approximately 2900 seeds/package.

Forest Green Parsley
A biennial grown as an annual. Parsley is a versatile kitchen herb. Used in a wide variety of recipes and as a garnish. Height 10-12". Approxiamtely 1100 seeds/package. Zone 6.


Perennials:

Chives
Tastes like mild, sweet onions. Great in salads or herbal vinegars. Height 6-10". Treated seed. Approximately 1290 seeds/package. Zone 3.

English Lavender
Use in flower crafts and to scent potpourri. Can also be used in jellies and vinegars. Height 18-36". Approximately 375 seeds/package. Zone 5.

Mint
Leaves used in a variety of recipes, the most popular being jelly. Makes a nice tea and adds a great fragrance to potpourri. Height 1-3 ft. Approximately 1750 seeds/package. Zone 4.

Oregano
Indispensable in Italian, Spanish and Mexican cooking. Used in a variety of tomato dishes. Flowers can be used in dried crafts. Good in vinegars. Height 1-2 feet. Approximately 1050 seeds/package. Zone 5.

Sage
Beautiful gray foliage, with blue flowers. Used in sausages, pork and veal dishes, as well as in poultry stuffings. Dries well and is attractive in herbal wreaths. Height 12-30". Approximately 250 seeds/package. Zone 5.

German Winter Thyme
Also known as English Thyme. A hardy, widely grown perennial. Leaves are used fresh or dried to season meats, vegetables, soups and sauces. Height 10-12". Approximately 1500 seeds/package. Zone 4.

Catnip
Although catnip is most widely used in toys for kitty, it can also be used in salads as a green or for a relaxing tea. Height 3-4 feet. Approximately 850 seeds/package. Zone 3.