Seed Packets

Salvia nemorosa. Hardy perennial.Lovely olive-green textured foliage, with tiny, violet-blue flowers that appear in late spring and last until hard frost. Reliable and easy to grow. Attracts pollinators.

Satureja hortensis. Annual.A favorite with ancient Greeks and Romans, this quick-growing culinary herb is covered in midsummer with light purple flowers that attract pollinators. Use its pungent leaves to flavor dressings, soups, eggs, meats, vinegars...

Perilla frutescens. Annual.Milder in flavor than green shiso, this culinary herb combines the flavors of parsley, cilantro and basil. Frequently used as a sushi wrap.

Cucurbita pepoA tender and delicious top-performing summer squash. This plant has a very open habit that makes it easy to see the squash before they get to be elephant-sized. Plus, the fruits are spineless, which means no scratchy stems when harvesting...

Helianthus annuus. Annual.These single-stemmed giants grow to 15′ or taller, and feature 10″ flower heads with yellow petals surrounding a brown center. Huge seed heads provide enough snacks for you…and the birds!

Helianthus annuus. Annual.Pale lemon yellow  8-10″ flowers top this tall, multi-branched sunflower in midsummer.  Striking in tall borders and hedges.  Very easy to grow. Attracts pollinators.

Helianthus annuus. Annual.Pastiche has pizzazz! Includes all shades from gold to red with bicolor and tricolor flower heads 4-5″ wide. The branching plant grows 5′ tall. Received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Dianthus barbatus. Hardy biennial.Elegant, brightly colored, and densely packed flower clusters on strong stems.  Very easy to grow in borders, mass plantings, and containers. Attracts pollinators.

Beta vulgarisThe classic Swiss chard known for its high yields all season long. Large, dark green leaves are packed with nutrients. Easy to grow; a vigorous producer in all climates.

Beta vulgarisRuby Red, also known as rhubarb Swiss chard, features large, green crinkled leaves with deep red veins and stems. Delicious, highly nutritious and easy to grow.

Lycopersicon lycopersicum. Indeterminate.Super-sweet, bright yellow, medium-sized fruits make an eye-catching display when sliced and served with bright red tomatoes. Top with a few leaves of fresh basil for the best of summertime treats. Resistant...

Brassica rapaShogoin turnips are small sweet roots with tender and delicious greens. The flavor of the roots is so delicate that most people would hardly know it was a turnip. Pick young and sweet and use in stir-fry, soups and sautés.