{"title":"Medicinal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe earliest historical records of herbs are found from the Sumerian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecivilization, where hundreds of medicinal plants including opium \u0026amp; basil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare listed on clay tablets. The Ebers Papyrus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom ancient Egypt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e describes over 850 plant medicines. The Greek physician Dioscorides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edocumented over 1000 recipes for medicines using over 600 medicinal plants in De Materia Medica, a text still used today by herbalists. Many plants that we cook with, like rosemary \u0026amp; sage, also have medicinal uses which is why you'll find them listed in this category of our store alongside more traditional medicinal herbs like Tulsi and Ashwagandha. While we feel comfortable sharing these specific plant types with customers so they can grow them themselves we do suggest you reach out to a trained herbalist if you are hoping to treat a specific medical issue using plants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flashback-calendula","title":"Flashback Calendula","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eflashback calendula\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ecalendula officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2-4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers every other day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFlashback is an “antique” toned variety of calendula that we think is super beautiful and we love to grow for cut flower or medicinal uses. This variety includes a bunch of different shades of antique yellows, oranges and bronzes, and many of the flowers are considered “doubles” which means they have double the amount of petals. Calendula is a short bushy plants about calf high that will keep blooming for almost the whole season if you make sure to “deadhead” the plants regularly. Deadheading the plant means to cut off all of the blooms to encourage fresh new shoots and blooms. The calendula is an annual flower native to the northern Mediterranean countries. Its name refers to its tendency to bloom with the calendar, usually once a month or with every new moon. Calendula has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, antifungal, antiviral, and immunostimulant properties making it useful for disinfecting and treating minor wounds, conjunctivitis, cuts, scrapes, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, burns, athlete’s foot, acne, yeast infections, bee stings, diaper rashes, and other minor irritations and infections of the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984248402,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984281170,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984313938,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1599.jpg?v=1786385735"},{"product_id":"clitoria-aka-butterfly-pea-vine","title":"Clitoria aka Butterfly Pea Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eclitoria aka butterfly pea vine\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eclitoria tematea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot, trellised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: thrips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClitoria, commonly known as “pea vine” or “butterfly pea”, is a tropical plant native to temperate areas of the world, including Southeast Asia and Madagascar, where the flowers are often used as a food dye or dipped in batter and deep-fried. In Thailand, the blue flowers are traditionally used to make purple rice, which you do by making your rice with a handful of the flowers and then adding a splash of citrus, usually lime to change the color to purple. This is a super fun way to add color to your diet and include kids in the kitchen. Raising the pH of the water (usually by adding lemon juice) makes the infusion go from blue to purple. You can also infuse these flowers in coconut milk to make sweet blue tinted deserts, or throw your daily harvest of flowers into a bottle of liquor to turn it blue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlthough the seed pod is not edible, we love growing Clitoria in gardens and at the farm, allowing it to climb up any unused fence space and produce beautiful edible \u0026amp; medicinal bright blue flowers. Butterfly pea vine starts its growth slowly but then ramps up during the hottest months of the year, growing quickly and flowering profusely. We harvest the flowers daily for sale to chefs and to dry for teas and we are amazed when we come back to one mature plant day after day and find it full of flowers; the amount of flowers one plant can produce is astounding. Leave a few flowers on your plant to get pollinated and make brown seed pods and you’ll have plenty of pea vine seeds for next season. If you don’t get around to harvesting all of your seed pods they will burst open at maturity and self seed easily. Pollinators like bees and butterflies love to visit this plant, and sometimes when we are harvesting flowers we have to shake bees out of every one!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Southeast Asian countries communities have been brewing and drinking medicinal butterfly pea vine tea for centuries, and it's just now becoming more popular in America. The traditional recipe is to brew the flowers along with lemongrass. The bright blue tea flavor is earthy and woody, similar to green tea, and is prized for being highly medicinal and containing compounds beneficial for healthy skin. Clitoria is known to be a nootropic, meaning it stimulates circulation to the brain, enhances memory cognition and supports the pituitary gland.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur resident herbalist Jules says: “I love to blend it with Tulsi, Rosemary and Sage for a warm morning brew. It also makes a delicious herbal latte that is an amazing substitute for coffee in my opinion. When drunk regularly, the flowers can help the female reproductive system return to balance and can help treat menstrual issues like irregular menses or heavy flow and cramping. The infusion from the flowers is known to calm the system down and may help alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also sell saved seed from this plant variety \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlerivercooperative.com\/collections\/frontpage\/products\/butterfly-pea-vine-clitoria-tematea-30-seeds\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984346706,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984379474,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984412242,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-15at4.36.15PM.png?v=1654210709"},{"product_id":"italian-oregano","title":"Italian Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItalian oregano\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eoriganum vulgare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: grab a little clump of growing tip and cut with pruners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOregano is a classic mediterranean herb that thrives during Miamis fall\/ winter\/ spring and “survives” the summer if treated properly. We like to tell people to “treat oregano like its in Italy” because thats the climate that it grows in naturally… hot and dry. Oregano prefers well drained soil and water only once or twice a week. It also does best when its watered at the base, instead of getting the whole plant and all of its leaves wet. Oregano is predominantly used as a culinary spice but it also functions as a preservative (preserved meat in ancient times) and as a medicinal plant. Oregano is used for immune support and it contains many volatile oils that are antimicrobial, anti fungal, and contain antioxidants. Oregano can also be used to treat indigestion, heartburn, and low stomach acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984739922,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984772690,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984805458,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at6.41.45PM.png?v=1598913738"},{"product_id":"swordleaf-culinary-sage","title":"Swordleaf Culinary Sage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eculinary sage\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003esalvia officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune off whole branches at base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSage is a perennial, evergreen shrub with woody stems, grayish leaves and blue to purplish flowers. Salvia (sage) is the largest member of the mint family, containing over 900 species throughout the world. Culinary sage is the variety that is used in the kitchen and is most commonly found in culinary gardens throughout the Mediterranean and the world. For healthy plants, give your sage plants full sun. In hot zones, USDA 8 or higher, they can handle some afternoon shade, but they need some sun, or a breeze, to dry the dampness off the leaves and prevent rotting. Also water rarely and at the base of the plant. sage is also used as a medicinal herb. Sage is a great herbal tea for sore throats and digestion. Sage can help protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals due to its high antioxidant capacity and anti inflammatory actions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664984838226,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984870994,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664984903762,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_6175.jpg?v=1664397117"},{"product_id":"chocolate-mint","title":"Chocolate Mint","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003echocolate mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ementha x piperita “chocolate”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 4-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: crawling plant taking over your garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune new growing tips down to the base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArguments abound about wether chocolate mint deserves its own cultivar latin name as it is a very close hyrbid to normal spearmint, however when comparing the two plants side by side there is a clear visual and aromatic difference in the two plants. Close your eyes, imagine a thin mint, and take a bite of a chocolate mint leaf. Tastes familiar? The hint of chocolate in this variety makes it popular as a baking ingredient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMint is forgiving in the garden and can tolerate part sun or full shade and likes to remain most. Be careful when planting mint in your raised bed as it will take over via its aggressive root runners. We recommend keeping your mint in a large pot (much bigger than the one we sell the seedling in!) because mint loves crawling and spreading. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fedcoseeds.com\/trees\/chocolate-mint-761\"\u003eImage courtesy Fedco Seeds.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985133138,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985165906,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985198674,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-31at4.43.44PM.png?v=1598906676"},{"product_id":"flat-leaf-parsley","title":"Flat Leaf Parsley","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eflat leaf parsley\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003epetroselinum crispum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: crown and root rot associated with soggy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest mature leaves from the outside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eparsley may be the most easily identified of all the culinary kitchen garden herbs. We love flat parsley because the flavor is better and it is more tender than the curly variety. 2-3 parsley plants ought to produce enough fresh leaf so you’ll never have to buy this popular culinary herb again, although your plants will die during the summer due to heat, humidity and associated diseases. Parsley is rich in minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc and phosphorous, along with high levels of folic acid and Vitamins A, B, C and K. Medicinally, parsley has antimicrobial properties and high levels of antioxidants that help in strengthening the immune system and building up resistance against infections and diseases. Parsley increases the secretion of digestive fluids which leads to better digestion, improved nutrient uptake \u0026amp; lessens intestinal gas production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/how-to\/grow-plants\/how-to-grow-parsley\/\"\u003eImage courtesy Gardeners World.com \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985231442,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985264210,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985296978,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-08at5.08.20PM.png?v=1654722743"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm","title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003elemon balm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003emelissa officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs on the stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest new growing tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUsed since ancient times to calm the heart and the body, lemon balm with its delicate lemony flavor uplifts the spirit and any culinary dish it is added to. It has been used to sweeten jam, jellies, as an addition to salad, and as a flavoring for various fish and poultry dishes and liqueurs. Further, lemon balm is used for making perfumes, in cosmetics and as an essential oil used in aromatherapy to promote calmness and ease stress. Medicinally lemon balm is often consumed as a herbal tea used as a sleep aid or digestive tonic. We love growing lemon balm in home gardens because its an herb that is hard to buy fresh (no grocery stores ever sell it fresh!) and like many of its plant cousins (mint, basil, etc.) it doesn’t store well in the fridge, so having one plant in the garden will mean you’ll be producing more than enough of this delicious herbs for your kitchen and medicine cabinet needs. Lemon Balm is also super easy to grow, great for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985329746,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985362514,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985395282,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1211.heic?v=1786388473"},{"product_id":"sweet-genovese-basil","title":"Prospera Genovese Basil","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProspera genovese basil\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eocimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 65 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: basil leaf miner \u0026amp; downey mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGenovese aka Sweet aka Italian basil is the most popular herb ever, however its also unfortunately really trick to grow in Miami! Italian basil is notorious for getting “downey mildew” in all climates, but mildews are harder to control and manage in humid areas like Miami.Prospera is a new downey mildew resistant variety developed by Rutgers University but even that isn’t a guarantee that you’ll be able to avoid getting mildew on your plants because of how intensely humid it is here. To increase your changes of success make sure your plant is in well draining soil and gets LOTS OF SUN and airflow. Don’t water your whole plant from above but rather water just the soil and allow it to dry out between waterings. Harvest whole branches about 6” down, just above the new growing tips at the leaf joint, so that those new growing tips can produce the next harvests crop of leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Basil leaf miner” is the second most prevalent pest amongst basil plants. It makes a black splotch with a white and brown ring around it in each leaf of the plant. This is caused by a fly landing on your leaf and laying its egg in-between the membranes of the leaf. Unfortunately no amount of spraying of organic pesticides will treat this problem, as the bug is long gone by the time you see the damage. Pluck off and throw away damaged leaves to try and minimize the population of flies in your garden. If it persists consider giving up on basil for the time being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985624658,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985657426,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985690194,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1933.heic?v=1786390033"},{"product_id":"traditional-rosemary","title":"Rosemary","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003erosemary\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003erosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing fungal issues in the roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole sprigs low down so they grow back healthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRosemary is a classic heat loving herb that will grow perennially here if you get it established in the fall and keep it in well drained soil and bright sun through the (moist and humid) summer. We tell people to “treat your rosemary like its in Italy” because thats the type of hot climate it enjoys… dry dry dry! well draining soil and not-often watering is key to keeping your rosemary happy. Also try not to water the whole plant from above but rather just water the soil. Rosemary has been long associated with memory, youth, fertility and romance. Its culinary uses are many and its also been long used as a preservative for meat alongside thyme and oregano. Medicinally rosemary is used to support the heart, digestive system, brain \u0026amp; cognition, and the liver and blood cleansing organs. Its loaded with antioxidants and supports a healthy inflammatory response. Rosemary is antimicrobial and it can enliven our nervous system. “If you are feeling weak, exhausted, depressed, or lost in mental fog, seek rosemary for strength and clarity” (wildfoodsandmedicines.com) Because rosemary is a little bit slow growing we prefer to sell larger plants so you can start harvesting immediately instead of having to wait 6 months for your first harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.growjoy.com\/store\/pc\/Arp-Rosemary-Herb-Plant-p5609.htm\"\u003eImage courtesy of Growjoy.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664985821266,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985854034,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664985886802,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-09-03at7.47.01PM.png?v=1599176859"},{"product_id":"american-elderberry-tree","title":"American Elderberry Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElderberry Tree (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSambucus canadensis) \u003c\/i\u003eLive Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every 8 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: Elder shoot borer and aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: Prune to keep at harvestable height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA plant hardiness zones 4-11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Perennial \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSyrup made from the dark purple elderberry has long been popular as a folk remedy for colds with good reason. The berries are high in vitamin C, iron, bioflavonoids, essential fatty acids and antioxidants which strengthen the heart, improve circulation and boost skin health. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA warning from Jules, our resident herbalist: all fresh plant matter is mildly toxic and can cause nausea and or diarrhea. Even when using the berries and flowers, you want to ferment \/\/ apply heat to them before consuming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElderflowers are an excellent remedy for acute ailments like flus and fever. They’re diaphoretic, so they help promote sweating and perspiration. They reduce inflammation and are a diuretic, helping to eliminate toxins. Elderflowers have the ability to shorten the duration and severity of Flu symptoms. The flowers are also an anti-histamine meaning they can help relieve allergy symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElderflowers are warmly fragrant and their naturally occurring yeast makes them well-suited for fermentation into sparkling wine. The flowers can also be brewed into a cordial by combining several handfuls of flowers with equal parts sugar and water, lemon juice and lemon zest. After boiling, allow the mixture to rest for several days before straining, then refrigerate. When harvesting elderflowers, collect them in the morning when they’re most fragrant, making sure to leave more than half of the flowers on the tree so they can mature into clusters of berries.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElderberry trees are actually quite commonly found growing wild as “weeds” in ditches, swales, river banks and by roadsides because they love standing or moving water. These small trees can grow to about 12-15 feet tall and they spread through root suckers and runners so they can get a bit out of control if they are very happy in your yard. They can also be propagated easily from cuttings for this reason, just throw an 8 inch stem cutting into water and roots will burst out of the soft bark.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664986116178,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986148946,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986181714,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2020-08-16at2.50.16PM.png?v=1597603884"},{"product_id":"ruby-supreme-guava-tree","title":"Ruby Supreme Guava Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRuby Supreme Guava\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsidium guajava\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 30 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emealy bugs, thrips, worms in the fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eharvest notes: harvest ripe fruit immediately when they blush yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGuavas are one of our favorite fruit varieties to grow for home gardeners. They are easily grown, delicious, and a high yielding small tree; a two year old tree potentially producing hundreds of fruit per season. Pink fleshed guavas are incredibly floral, pungent and aromatic. These trees are in the myrtle family and produce beautiful flowers and thick leaves. Guava remain quite small and should be considered a “lower canopy” food forest tree. Beware worms in the growing tips of your trees (if they show up and do damage simply spray with Organic Thuricide) and fruit flies laying their eggs in your immature fruit (commercial guava groves put mesh bags on all fruit to avoid this pest issue). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664986312786,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986345554,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664986378322,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/guavas_722bd27c-b593-4a06-b46d-5a406822c96e.png?v=1598228483"},{"product_id":"holy-basil-tulsi","title":"Krishna Holy Basil \/ Tulsi","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHoly Basil\/ Tulsi\u003cbr\u003eOcimum Tenuiflorum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Basil is a highly-valued, potent medicinal plant, sacred to Hindus and practitioners of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicine tradition. It has been used medicinally and spiritually in India for thousands of years, for which it has no equal. Ayurveda classifies tulsi as an adaptogen, helping the body to cope with stressors of all forms: emotional, physical, and environmental. Spiritually, Tulsi is thought to offer divine protection - the plant an incarnation of the goddess, Tulsi in Hindu mythology. Many Indian families grow Tulsi inside or outside their homes for protection from misery, fear, poverty and disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664987918418,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664987951186,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664987983954,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-02-24at11.46.28AM.png?v=1645735104"},{"product_id":"epazote","title":"Klip Dagga","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKlip Dagga\u003cbr\u003eLeonotis Nepetifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overcrowding or plants falling over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves and flowers as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKlip Dagga is native to tropical Africa and Southern India but is found abundantly in Latin America and the West Indies. it grows to about 9 feet tall and has whorls of bright orange lipped flowers that pollinators love.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe leaf tea has a mild hypnotic effect, is diuretic and relieves headache. The leaf and stem decoction or inhalations have been used internally for cough, common cold, influenza, bronchitis, wound healing and asthma. The leaves and stems decoction are applied topically as a treatment for eczema, skin infections and itchiness. Klip Dagga smoke has a pungent odor and the flowers are mixed with other dried herbs to make relaxing smoking blends.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWether you use this unique plant medicinally or not its definitely a fun specimen to have in the garden for aesthetics and pollinators to enjoy. Many of our customers see the plant growing in our demonstration garden and buy it just for ornamental use and are surprised to learn it has medicinal uses at all. Save yourself a few spiky seed balls when they’re brown and dry and you’ll have plenty of viable seed for next season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664988409938,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988442706,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988475474,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_7871.jpg?v=1601228287"},{"product_id":"comfrey","title":"Comfrey","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComfrey\u003cbr\u003eSymphytum Officinale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 2 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs at the base of plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves from base as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComfrey species are important and useful herbs in organic gardening. It is used as a fertilizer and as an herbal medicine. The leaves can be made into a compost tea, and also used fresh as a “poultice” to help heal the skin. Comfrey tends to die back when stressed so you may one day find it suddenly missing from your garden however it has a hardy root crown and will spring forth from the ground when conditions are suitable once again. We have a handful of comfrey plants in our exhibition garden and they thrive in partial shade with little to no maintenance. Although people have consumed comfrey leaves medicinally over ingestion can lead to liver failure, so we suggest keeping it around for its myriad of non-edible uses. If you have a food forest consider planting multiple comfrey plants as companions to your fruit trees. Comfrey leaves are used as a living fertilizer in a “chop n drop” method where you just harvest the leaves and lay them around your fruit trees allowing them to compost in place and be of use to the trees. Comfrey is a “dynamic accumulator” which means it uses its powerful root system to find and absorb minerals from the soil and store them in its leaves, which is why it makes such a good living mulch\/ source of compost. You can start comfrey from seed or take a mature plant and divide its root crown up and plant the pieces, they will all make new plants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664988803154,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988835922,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988868690,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/comfreyplant.jpg?v=1604351626"},{"product_id":"spilanthes","title":"Spilanthes aka Buzz Buttons","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpilanthes Aka Buzz Buttons\u003cbr\u003eSpilanthes Oleracea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest spilanthes flowers daily when they’re small \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpilanthes is a very unique medicinal plant that has gained in popularity recently in the restaurant and cocktail industry. The flowers have a crazy unique component (calling it a flavor would be misleading) where when you eat them, they numb your mouth while also tasting like licking a battery and making you salivate a bunch. sound fun!? some people love it, others hate it. Its kind of a parlor trick kind of a plant for many people but its also called “szechuan buttons” because the numbing tingling buzzing sensation is kind of similar to the spice components in szechuan peppercorns. These specialty flowers are sold only for like 50 cents a piece! which we think is nuts because the plant is very easy to grow and makes tons of flowers day after day. Spilanthes is also used medicinally as a “toothache” plant, meaning you chew (but not swallow) the flowers to numb toothaches, but the flowers also have other medicinal qualities. Spilanthes has antibacterial and anti fungal properties making it a good purifying herb used for disinfecting wounds. You can use Spilanthes flowers and leaves in a water decoction or in an alcohol basic tincture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664988606546,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988639314,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988672082,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_2735.heic?v=1786384497"},{"product_id":"patchouli","title":"Patchouli","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePatchouli\u003cbr\u003ePogostemon Cablin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest new growing tips as needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis aromatic herb emits the definitive perfume of the Orient and India in particular. It is widely used in perfumes, oils and soaps and its leaves make an excellent potpourri. Patchouli made a resurgence in the 1960’s as a popular oils used by Hippies to condition their skin and hair. Also used as an aphrodisiac, Patchouli is often found in many Aromatherapy products and incenses. Medically, Patchouli is antibacterial and anti fungal. Used for ages in the Far East, Patchouli was employed to treat nausea, headaches, colds and even venomous snake bites. Patchouli has also been known as a skin toner and to be effective in treating acne and eczema. This fragrant plant makes an excellent houseplant. Keep it in filtered light and do not let it dry out. It is an easy plant to grow, and will reward you with lovely white flowers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ancientwaysbotanicals.com\/product\/essential-oil\/patchouli-light-organic\/\"\u003eImage courtesy of Ancient Ways Botanical \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664989196370,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989229138,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989261906,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_5713.heic?v=1786474365"},{"product_id":"echinacea","title":"Echinacea - Seed packet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePurple Echinacea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea Purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Exposure Seed Exchange\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 40 seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 150 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers when blooming and roots at end of spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing echinacea in South Florida is relatively new to us but we are excited that after some successes at the farm these last few seasons we are offering plants for sale. Echinacea is slow growing and requires a simulated frost for the seeds to germinate, which we do in our freezer before planting them. Once your echinacea plant gets going it will get about 36” wide and 4 feet tall and will produce many coneflowers. Echinacea likes full sun, not too much water, and low nutrients. Echinacea is used medicinally to prevent bacterial and viral infections, boost immunity, reduce inflammation, heal psoriasis and eczema, and heal respiratory conditions like bronchitis. To consume echinacea, you can use the petal, leaves, roots, or all of the above. The flowers or leaves should be harvested right after the flowers begin to bloom. Cut each stem right where the first set of leaves is growing. Rinse the flowers and then hang them to dry or lay them flat on a screen. To consume echinacea, either make an infusion from the leaves and petals or a decoction out of the dried roots. For petals and leaves, use one to two teaspoons of the dry material per one cup of water. To harvest the roots wait until the plant is as mature as its going to get (they wont survive the summer, so late spring or early summer is the best time to harvest roots) and then pull the plant up. Wash the roots thoroughly and cut them into the smallest pieces you can manage before using in an alcohol based tincture. Growing echinacea is easy but prepare yourself to wait pretty much until the middle of spring to see any flowers, since they don’t flower until then due to day length and maturity of plant. Plant your seedlings in fall and be patient, as the flowers are gorgeous, prolific and totally worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32779253612626,"sku":"HERB049","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/SESE-echinacea.jpg?v=1631041827"},{"product_id":"lemon-verbana","title":"Lemon Verbena","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLemon Verbena\u003cbr\u003eAloysia Citrodora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon verbena offers a sweet lemon flavor that’s refreshing in tea or desserts and useful for seasoning meat dishes. Leaves release their refreshing fragrance each time they’re touched, making this herb a good choice for planting near outdoor living areas or paths, where you can enjoy its lemony scent. A native of tropical climes, lemon verbena is perennial in frost-free areas however it often doesn’t survive through a Miami summer. Plant lemon verbena in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Drainage is a key to success with this herb, which will die if roots stay constantly wet. Lemon verbena also doesn’t like its leaves being constantly wet, so like the other mediterranean herbs (rosemary, oregano, sage) its best to water just the soil, and not often. We always thought you “couldn’t” grow lemon verbena in Miami however one experimental plant that we brought back from NYC a few summers ago thrived in our garden and even survived hurricane irma. Since then we’ve been growing and selling lemon verbena for a few years, and planting it in all types of gardens, and its been doing very well in general, especially when planted in full sun in the fall. This plant is one of our most favorite aromas, its definitely worth making space in the garden or in a pot for this special herb that basically makes everything around it smell like a spa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664989392978,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989425746,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989458514,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1259.heic?v=1786388337"},{"product_id":"lavender","title":"Florida Friendly Lavender","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEllegance Lavender\u003cbr\u003eLavandula Anguvstifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 100 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 4 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: clip flowering branches low to the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone in Miami seems to want to grow lavender and we don’t blame them! Due to the humidity of our tropical climate Lavender wont act as a perennial plant here in South Florida, so we are growing a variety that flowers in its first year as an annual plant. We learned about this Florida friendly variety from farmer Mike at Ground Floor Farm in Stuart. He grows this every year and has great success with it until the summer months come and kill all of his plants! Besides being deliciously scented, lavender is also medicinal when used internally either as a tea or edible flower. Lavender is believed to have antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties, and when used topically it can help heal cuts and insect bites. In addition to helping with digestive problems lavender is used to help relieve pain from headaches, sprains, toothaches and sores. Since lavender is a mediterranean herb keep yours nice and dry and give it well draining soil. Just like we say with our rosemary plants “treat it like its living in Italy” by keeping the well draining soil nice and dry and watering just the soil, not the entire plant, because it likes having its leaves dry. Harvest blooms often to keep new blooms forming, and don’t ignore the leaves, they are just as fragrant as the flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664989589586,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989622354,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664989655122,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_8056.jpg?v=1598914275"},{"product_id":"cuban-oregano","title":"Bicolor Cuban Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, White and Green (Plectranthus Amboinicus) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every 4 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. I love to dice the leaves and use them in soups and stews to add flavor and digestive benefits.The leaves can also be boiled or simmered to cleanse the air of your home space and kill any airborne pathogens and or as a herbal steam to clear congestion and mucus.This is a great ally for colds and flus, especially if one has a cough that won’t go away. I love to make a ginger Cuban oregano syrup for coughs but also as a digestive aperitif. The syrup added to sparkling water or herbal tea makes for a delicious beverage.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664993652818,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993685586,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993718354,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-02-23at5.51.13PM.png?v=1645656790"},{"product_id":"vicl","title":"Vicks Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVicks Plant\u003cbr\u003ePlectranthus tomentosa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 3 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: none\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: easy to grow, NOT edible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVicks plant is one of our most ‘house-planty’ offerings because its super hearty, tolerates very deep shade and can thrive in a pot long term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVicks plant can be used for either to make your own version of Vicks Vapor Rub, or as a replacement of it. The leaves can be steeped in boiling water, vaporizing the volatile oils. The steam is then inhaled, helping to clear nasal and respiratory passages. The leaves can also be applied as a poultice or prepared as an ointment. The strong methol aroma of Vicks plant is also great for making your own mosquito repellents.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTheres lots of confusion online about the difference between Vicks plant and its close relative “cuban oregano” (which we also sell, in 3 different colors) but one sniff of the two plants and you’ll be able to tell them apart straight away. Cuban oregano has much larger leaves that aren’t cupped upwards and are less fleshy, and they smell like oregano. Vicks plant leaves are very small, extra fuzzy and they smell exactly like Vicks vapor rub from the store.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVicks plant is a succulent, so it likes cactus-like growing conditions, including well draining soil and not much water. When you do water it, try to water the base of the plant and not get the leaves too wet. If grown in the shade your plant will stretch out and become more wild and sprawling looking, and if you put it in full sun it’ll grow more dense and compact. This plant is very easy to propagate from cuttings so if you want to share it with friends or make yourself a bunch of plants just stick a green stem cutting in water in the shade and in a week or 2 it will sprout roots.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664993849426,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993882194,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664993914962,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/vicksplant.png?v=1681943678"},{"product_id":"vanilla","title":"Vanilla Orchid","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVanilla Orchids\u003cbr\u003eVanilla Planifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: minimum 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 7 feet, supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: root rot and mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest green pods and cure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are so excited to be offering vanilla orchids to our community of home growers this season. Make sure your orchid has something to climb and is mostly in the shade, like most other orchids it prefers living under or on a tree. Native to Central America, Vanilla is a fleshy, perennial vine, grown for its distinct pods and small seeds commonly used in flavoring. It is easy to take care of and fast growing, but to get a vanilla bean takes a few years and some work. We have also heard the vines will only flower if given the opportunity to turn back towards the ground, once some height has been established, or on secondary branch growth that stem from the main plant. Vanilla commands a high price due to the fact that every flower must be hand pollinated to produce a pod! So once your vine flowers, get out a feather duster or cotton swab and pollinate yourself. Pods can then be cured and used in a multitude of preparations. According to the mythology of the Totonac peoples of Mexico, the orchid was born when a princess, forbidden by her father from marrying a mortal, fled to the forest with her lover. 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It is also grown for its attractant qualities to house cats and butterflies.The plant is drought- tolerant and deer-resistant. It can be a repellent for certain insects, including aphids and squash bugs. Catnip is best grown in full sunlight and grows as a loosely branching, low perennial. Nepetalactone is a mosquito and fly repellent, and the compound iridodial, extracted from catnip oil, has been found to attract lacewings which eat aphids and mites. The use of catnip leaves and flowers in herbal teas was documented at least as early as 1735 in the General Irish Herbal. Medicinally, the plant has been used to treat intestinal cramps, for indigestion, to cause sweating, to induce menstruation, as a sedative, and to increase appetite. Additionally, the plant has been used to treat diarrhea, colic, the common cold, and cancer. In Appalachia, nervous conditions, stomach ailments, hives, and the common cold have been treated with catnip tea. The dried leaves have been smoked to relieve respiratory ailments, and a poultice has been used externally to reduce swelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile your catnip plant is young you may need to cage it to protect it from your cat, or strays. 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Calendula is a short bushy plants about calf high that will keep blooming for almost the whole season if you make sure to “deadhead” the plants regularly. Deadheading the plant means to cut off all of the blooms to encourage fresh new shoots and blooms. The calendula is an annual flower native to the northern Mediterranean countries. Its name refers to its tendency to bloom with the calendar, usually once a month or with every new moon. Calendula has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, antifungal, antiviral, and immunostimulant properties making it useful for disinfecting and treating minor wounds, conjunctivitis, cuts, scrapes, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, burns, athlete’s foot, acne, yeast infections, bee stings, diaper rashes, and other minor irritations and infections of the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664999387218,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664999419986,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664999452754,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_0879.heic?v=1786155246"},{"product_id":"berggarten-sage","title":"Berggarten Sage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBerggarten Sage (\u003ci\u003eSalvia Officinalis) Live Plant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: prune off whole branches at base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSage is a perennial, evergreen shrub with woody stems, grayish leaves and blue to purplish flowers. Salvia (sage) is the largest member of the mint family, containing over 900 species throughout the world. Berggarten sage is practically identical in use, flavor and growth habitat to the more common sword leaf sage, however we’ve noticed that they this variety tends to prefer our Miami climate for whatever reason, so its our preferred culinary sage variety when we can get it. For healthy plants, give your sage plants full sun. In hot zones, USDA 8 or higher, they can handle some afternoon shade, but they need some sun, or a breeze, to dry the dampness off the leaves and prevent rotting. Also water rarely and at the base of the plant. sage is also used as a medicinal herb. Sage is a great herbal tea for sore throats and digestion. Sage can help protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals due to its high antioxidant capacity and anti inflammatory actions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664999583826,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664999616594,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664999649362,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_6170.jpg?v=1664397083"},{"product_id":"gotu-kola","title":"Gotu Kola","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGotu Kola\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 2 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: don’t let the plant dry out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves as you need them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis attractive shade tolerant perennial tropical creeper has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003enown as the ‘herb of longevity’, this plant is indigenous to the wetlands of Southeast\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAsia, where it’s consumed as a juice, tea and supplement.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur tropical herbalist, The Gardener Jules says: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGotu Kola is one of my favorite brain tonic herbs and has a special affinity for increasing one’s memory and overall cognitive function. Makes for a great study herb and can be useful for those with Alzheimer’s disease. I love to dice or finely chop a handful of the leaves and use similarly as parsley to sprinkle over cooked foods or incorporate into salads. I also recommend blending Gotu Kola with Sage, Rosemary, Tulsi and Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers to make a delicious brain enhancing tea blend and use this in the morning for a brain boost in a replacement of coffee. Gotu Kola also helps increase blood circulation throughout the body and can help treat varicose veins, liver disease, bladder disease and hardened arteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e Regular use imparts healthy color and tone to skin, treats eczema, psoriasis and rheumatism. You can also use Gotu Kola externally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eto treat burns, minimize scarring, heal wounds and promote tissue repair after injury or surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGotu kola thrives in damp lower light situations and is happy as a potted or hanging plant or planted as a creeping ground cover in your food forest. Because of where it grows and how it looks people often times mix it up with dollar weed, so be careful if you’re out in nature and you think you identify Gotu Kola, as you likely don’t have the correct plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlso, do not consume if trying to conceive or pregnant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665000370258,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000403026,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000435794,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_4879.heic?v=1786154711"},{"product_id":"ti-lo","title":"Ti-lo","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTi-lo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJusticia pectoralis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: up to 6 hours, shade loving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: can become leggy if not harvested or pruned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTi-lo is mounding perennial herb native to tropical regions of South America and the Caribbean. Commonly known as Water Willow, Ti-lo has many names such as in chapantye or zeb chapantye in Haiti. Other folk names include freshcut, chamba, curia, death angel or piri piri.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOften cultivated for it’s foliage, above ground parts are often brewed as a relaxing tea and general medicinal tonic with a wide range of uses, including ceremoniously. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn important herb in times of flux or change, Tilo calms the heart and eases anxiety. It’s a nervine with an affinity for the chest and pectorals, indicated through its Latin name pectoralis. This herb is also good for those experiencing sleeplessness or nightmares because of its sedative and calming attributes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIts dark green leaves and stems containing coumarin, an anticoagulant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eso if one is on prescription anticoagulants like warfarin, it is not recommended to consume Tilo, especially without contacting your medical practitioner. Our resident herbalist, The Garden Jules says: The flavor profile is sweet with a slight bitterness similar to a bitter amaretto. It makes a delicious herb for syrups or elixirs, syrups being water and sweetener preparations and elixirs being alcohol and sweetener preparations. I love to combine this herb with roses for a heart opening tisane. Specifically indicated for anxiety dealing with the heart, indicated by a racing heart, tight chest feeling, or heart palpitations. Be careful not to confuse this plant with Linden Tree which grows in more temperate climates and is often referred to by its Latin name of Tilia.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTill thrives in moist soil conditions and can take full or partial sun, with full sun making the plant shorter and the leaves less tender. This plant is very easy to propagate from cuttings since it roots very readily from its joints down at the very base of the plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665006170194,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665006202962,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665006235730,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-05-11at12.07.30PM.png?v=1654559575"},{"product_id":"lemon-thyme","title":"Lemon Thyme","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLemon thyme\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethymus serpyllum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: overwatering causing rotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: prune off whole branches at base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThyme is another culinary herb that makes bringing fresh flavor to the kitchen an easy process. It thrives in hot conditions, loves full-sun, and doesn’t need constant watering or attention. Plant thyme in both containers and within the garden. In order to obtain the best and most potent flavor, harvest thyme just before the plant flowers. Thyme is one of those herbs, like oregano or sage, which tastes great both fresh and dried. Clip a few sprigs as needed and also give your plants a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003enice haircut every now and then when they get too big and dry your harvest in a dehydrator in put the oven on low. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe offer thyme as a plant for sale in South Florida because we know how much people want to grow it and occasionally we see it doing well in gardens but beware, it can be challenging growing thyme successfully here due to the humidity. Do not put your thyme anywhere remotely shady or wet, and don't try to plant it outside of the fall \u0026amp; winter growing season. Thyme is also used medicinally for lung \u0026amp; throat issues like cough \u0026amp; sore throat, wound healing, lowering blood pressure \u0026amp; digestive health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon thyme is a special and harder to find variety that has a unique citrus aroma, and we don't sell it often so this item is quite limited in stock! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThese plants were not grown organically by us, we purchased them from a conventional nursery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665008037970,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665008070738,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665008103506,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1267.heic?v=1786153584"},{"product_id":"large-leaf-tea-camellia-3-gallon","title":"Large Leaf Tea Camellia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLarge Leaf Tea Camellia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ecamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003edays to maturity:\u003cbr\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 12 feet\u003cbr\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003cbr\u003elook out for: mealybugs\u003cbr\u003eharvest notes: \u003cbr\u003eperennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eCamellia tea is a cool plant to grow in your home garden if you are interested in trying your hand at making green, white or black leaf tea, or if you just want access to the fresh leaves. This evergreen shrub can grow to be the size of a small rangy tree however because you'll want access to the new growth leaves you may want to consider pruning it and keeping it low and accessible. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamellia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East_Asia\" title=\"East Asia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East_Asia\"\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_Subcontinent\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Indian Subcontinent\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_Subcontinent\"\u003eIndian Subcontinent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Southeast_Asia\" title=\"Southeast Asia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Southeast_Asia\"\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, but it is today cultivated across the world in tropical and subtropical regions. Tea plants prefer a rich and moist growing location in full to part sun. Its leaves contain caffeine and different ages leaves \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eproduce differing tea qualities, since their chemical compositions are different. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665012658258,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665012691026,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665012723794,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_08962.heic?v=1786152154"},{"product_id":"turmeric-plant","title":"Turmeric plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurmeric\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurcuma Longa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 8-10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 2 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: needs very compost rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest turmeric rhizomes in spring after plant dies back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTurmeric, native to India and Southeast Asia, is a valuable spice that can easily be grown in the South Florida home garden. Turmeric is used as a dried powder in many Indian dishes and used as a fresh root in juices and tonics. The flavor of turmeric is earthy, musky, slightly bitter with a kick of ginger-like spicy warmth. Its most prevalent as an ingredient in curry pastes and spice blends but it can be used in many ways in the kitchen.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThese days, it’s become quite popular as a medicinal plant. Turmeric is considered a superfood as the active compound Curcumin is believed to have a wide range of biological effects including anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, antibacterial, and antiviral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCurcumin is capable of promoting nerve regeneration after nerve injury and is 2,000 times more bioavailable when consumed with capsaicin, most commonly found in black pepper but also found in chili peppers. Turmeric is a blood mover and blood thinner, which helps to improve internal and external circulation. Because of this, anyone on blood thinning medication should use caution around consuming Turmeric as it can magnify the affects of anti-clotting agents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLike ginger and galangal, turmeric is a prolific root crop grown under a beautiful waxy leafed tropical plant. Plants require fertile soil and can handle partial shade or full sun. This crop is traditionally grown from spring to spring and it does most of its leafy growth during the rainy humid summers, and then the top of the plant will die off and it will focus its energy on growing rhizomes through the dry winter months. Side dressing through the season with new compost is recommended, and if you need access to turmeric before “harvest time” just push the soil around and grab yourself a chunk of rhizome, no need to harvest the whole plant at once. You can also grow turmeric in a 7 gallon pot just make sure to add a bit of compost and organic fertilizer a few times throughout its life.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":39529382674514,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":39529382707282,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/turmeric03.png?v=1654717763"},{"product_id":"lippia-alba","title":"Lippia Alba","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLippia Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elippia alba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplant spacing: 4 square feet per plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esunlight requirement: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves when needed by pruning the tip, it will promote bushy growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eperennial\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLippia Alba is a much beloved medicinal plant that grows throughout South \u0026amp; Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and because of its long standing prevalence in so many countries it goes by about 100 names! In the South Florida medicinal community we just refer to it by its latin name, and because it grows so well its become quite popular with local tropical herbalists. The leaves have a lemony scent and flavor when used in tea, and in parts of Oaxaca its an ingredient in Mole sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe citrus’ scent and essential oil content may help invigorate and awaken you just by smelling the crushed leaves. It also may help you perk up emotionally when drunk as a tea to alleviate depression, anxiety or sadness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is traditionally used in Costa Rica to relieve gastrointestinal cramps and spasms and to sedate the GI tract. It's a powerful carminative, meaning it’s a helpful digestive aid,  and can be used in bitter tinctures. One of the coolest applications I’ve heard is that when drunk regularly as an infused brew for breastfeeding mamas, it can treat colic or indigestion in babies who receive the medicine through their mother’s breast milk. Our resident herbalist Jules says: “It's a powerful sedative, not that it will knock you out, but it will help you sleep through the night. I love to blend this with passionflower leaves as a warm drink before bed.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plant grows to be a small shrub and if left wild has quite a rangy growth pattern because the branches naturally bend and grow downwards after reaching about 4 feet in height. Once a branch reaches the ground it will “ground layer” itself by making roots where the plant touches the ground, and producing another plant. The genus this plant is in, Lippia, has tons of members that do well in South Florida, from the ornamental Lantana to the culinary Moujean Tea. Once you start to recognize the signature flower shape of a Lippia you will be able to identify other relatives yourselves as you learn more about tropical plants.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665016295506,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016328274,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016361042,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/lippiaalba_700c7d4f-69ed-42d2-841f-4119a7721a0e.png?v=1686153620"},{"product_id":"iboza-tree","title":"Iboza Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIboza Tree\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiboza riparia or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Helvetica,Arial\" style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eTetradenia riparia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 10 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves as you need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of not having a source plant to propagate this super cool bush from we finally have it back in stock. Iboza was one of Tiffanys favorite plants when she and Muriel both started farming together. Muriel had one in her garden and called it \"patchouli\" and it took forever to find out its real name and origin. Like many plants it has plenty of common names... ginger bush, nutmeg bush, incense bush, musk bush, gemmerbos and watersalie are just a few of the common names for this very strongly scented perennial shrub. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name iboza was derived from the Zulu word referring to the aromatic leaves - as the Zulu people have many uses for the plant including the relief of chest complaints, stomach ache and malaria. Inhaling the scent of the crushed leaves apparently also relieves headaches. If you are into musky scents like patchouli, frankincense and sage, you will love the super distinct smell of this aromatic shrub. It also produces beautiful plumes of white feathery flowers throughout the year that are also highly aromatic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665017344082,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017376850,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017409618,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ibozapic.png?v=1654723354"},{"product_id":"culinary-ginger","title":"Culinary Ginger","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 8-10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: rhizomes rotting due to excess moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest rhizomes in spring after plant dies back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinger is a tropical crop most people are very familiar with in the kitchen, but mostly unfamiliar with in the garden. It’s one of the few shade loving food plants we can grow. Ginger is a heavy feeder so it needs to be planted in rich soil and new compost should be added to the area through it’s growth period. Ginger will grow throughout summer and be ready for harvesting in the winter or spring. Throughout summer the plant will send up many leafy shoots forming a small clump, which do not grow taller than 2 feet. In the Fall when the leaves begin to die back and the plant does not make new shoots, it is a clear sign that the plant is sending its energy into the rhizomes and will be ready for harvest in the following months. Ginger is an amazing herb and medicinal plant to have in your garden. Not only is ginger delicious to cook with and for making herbal teas, its also a powerful medicinal plant that aids in digestion, alleviates menstrual cramping, improves immunity, and can even be used topically for skin care. If you have a ginger plant in your garden you can also use the leaves for cooking and making tea, or just hang a bundle of them fresh in your shower for a delicious steam aroma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":39978469064786,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":39978469097554,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-06at7.22.45PM.png?v=1654557815"},{"product_id":"vana-tulsi","title":"Vana Tulsi","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHoly Basil\/ Tulsi\u003cbr\u003eOcimum Tenuiflorum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVana Holy Basil, also known as African or Clove Basil, is indigenous to Africa but has a strong tradition of use in Indian Ayurvedic herbalism, where’s it’s known as “tulsi” or “tulasi.” This is most striking of the three tulsi types we’ve grown. Plants make mildly fuzzy emerald green foliage that has an aroma reminiscent of cinnamon and licorice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll tulsi varieties are adoptogenic herbs which have gained substantial popularity recently amongst those who wish to counter the longterm negative effects of holding stress in the body. Enjoy the medicinal benefits of this easy to grow adaptogen that loves South Florida. Its easy to incorporate into your diet as a simple tea or even just stuck into your water bottle fresh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665018458194,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018490962,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018523730,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-10-05at12.04.11PM.png?v=1664985884"},{"product_id":"sambac-jasmine-3-gallon","title":"Sambac Jasmine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSambac Arabian Jasmine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJasminum sambac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edays to maturity:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 4 square feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elook out for: nothing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers early in the day for most fragrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eperennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe consider ourselves lucky because here in South Florida we can grow so many amazing aromatic plants, like gardenias, Ylang Ylang trees, and lots of different types of Jasmine. Sambac Jasmine is one of the most prized Jasmine varieties for its powerful fragrance and beautiful blossoms. Even though the blossoms are only about the size of a quarter you can smell them from like 6 feet away! Jasmine flowers make a delicious tea or an addition to your favorite tea or sparkling subtle drink. You can also preserve its scent to be used in homemade body products by making an “enfleurage” which is a super cool traditional method of infusing scent into hard fats like coconut oil or tallow by laying the fresh flower in a layer of the fat spread out on glass. Every day you change the flowers and the more times you do that the stronger the scent in the fat becomes. You can also do a similar process to scent green or black tea leaves. If you don’t have the time to get creative with your jasmine blossoms just enjoy them in the garden or throw one in your car on a hot day.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJasmine bushes are easy to care for and require little. They can grow slowly and will make you more flowers if it’s in full sun. Pests are negligible but keep an eye out for mealy bugs and aphids in the growing tips. Sambas Jasmine is also a great option for a large pot, if you are looking for something that would work well in a container garden.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665020522578,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020555346,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020588114,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/image_693fce14-1d51-4b02-a6f2-f94cb4e79f9e.heic?v=1686931994"},{"product_id":"vetiver","title":"Vetiver","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVetiver grass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eChrysopogon zizanioides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 3 square feet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003elook out for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eharvest notes: dig up plant to harvest and use roots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eperennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVetiver is derived from Tamil “root that is dug up” and thats exactly why gardeners grow vetiver, to dig up the fragrant roots. While the roots are most commonly grown for their fragrant use in perfumes, creams and soaps, this plant has become popular in permaculture circles for being a powerful erosion control plant with incredibly dense, strong and deep root systems that can help stabilize stream banks, embankments and can even hold soil in place with fast moving water (like in a stream) covering the plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIndonesia, China and Haiti are the worlds largest producers of Vetiver for use in perfumes and aromatherapy. The odor is described as deep, sweet, woody, smoky and earthy. The aroma is distilled from the roots using traditional hydrosol evaporative techniques, which you can easily do at home with a few pots. 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But whether a plant is considered invasive or not depends on its environment. Mullein is not a plant found in the wild here in South Florida, so it is not an invasive. Instead, it’s a plant that we cultivate purposefully for its medicinal properties. Mulleins leaves and flowers are brewed into a tea and made into tinctures to support respiratory health and soothing coughs and sore throats. Mullein is also commonly used as a tobacco alternative with its use as a smoking herb dating back to Ancient Greece. 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It is easy to grow and seeds itself prolifically. The aroma of the leaf is oftentimes compared to gasoline or turpentine, because of the oils found in the leaves. Those stinky oils are what make this culinary and medicinal herb a potent digestive aid. If cooked or brewed into a hot tea some of the intense aroma is mellowed and it becomes more palatable. This super unique red variety was sourced by seed collectors in Oaxaca and we noticed that not only are the leaves beautifully shimmering with hues of red, green and everything in between, but this variety bolts and goes to seed much slower than the common green variety. While the green plants in our demonstration make small leaves and start flowering at about 6 inches tall, these variety got about 4 feet tall before flowering and the leaves are much larger. 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This variety of Za'atar is also known as \"summer savory\" and is beloved by cooks throughout the world. Its easy to incorporate the flavor of this easy to grow herb into lots of different dishes. The plant can tolerate dry, rocky conditions and hot climates however here in South Florida it goes to flower in Spring (likely because of our shortening day and intense humidity). Like oregano and thyme it can thrive in a large pot. Use fresh or dried, and use the flowers too. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665022881874,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022914642,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022947410,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/lebanesezaatar.png?v=1786464379"},{"product_id":"green-cuban-oregano","title":"Green Cuban Oregano","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCuban Oregano, Green\u003cbr\u003ePlectranthus Amboinicus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 4 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: spider mites and mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: fast growing, enjoy often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis hardy, fragrant herb has collected an extremely long list of nicknames, ranging from the powerful mother of herbs, mother of all herbs, queen of herbs, to the practical five in one herb, five seasons herb, all herb, five spice herb, to the international Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, Puerto Rican oregano, and Indian borage.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCuban oregano is basically indestructible and can grow in full sun, partial shade, and almost no light and it can handle low nutrient soil, being left in a pot forever, and any amount of water you want to give it. Over the years we’ve been growing and planting this plant we do think that its favorite conditions are well draining soil with a bit of water and partial shade (6-8 hours of sun). It’s also incredibly easy to propagate from cuttings, making it great for beginner and even for using educationally with kids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to its ease of cultivation and similarity in flavor to oregano, this herb is frequently used in commercial food products as a substitute for traditional Italian oregano. In India, the thick leaves are dipped in chickpea batter and fried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDice the leaves and add them with oil, vinegar and other green herbs like garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, sage or rosemary to make a delicious green topping. Stuff a whole fish with cuban oregano leaves and lemon wedges then wrap it in ginger and banana leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedicinally, it is used to treat a variety of ailments, from colic too malaria to scorpion stings. It also encourages lactation in new mothers, promotes liver functioning, and, if you’re a fan of using oregano oil, using this fresh herb is a way of receiving all the benefits its volatile oils have to offer. Our resident tropical herbalist, The Garden Jules, says:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Cuban Oregano is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of my favorite medicinal and kitchen herbs. I love to dice the leaves and use them in soups and stews to add flavor and digestive benefits.The leaves can also be boiled or simmered to cleanse the air of your home space and kill any airborne pathogens and or as a herbal steam to clear congestion and mucus.This is a great ally for colds and flus, especially if one has a cough that won’t go away. I love to make a ginger Cuban oregano syrup for coughs but also as a digestive aperitif. The syrup added to sparkling water or herbal tea makes for a delicious beverage.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665022980178,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023012946,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023045714,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/greencubanoreganoforager.png?v=1786464629"},{"product_id":"guinea-hen-weed","title":"Guinea Hen Weed","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuinea Hen Weed \u003cem\u003e(Petiveria Alliacea)\u003c\/em\u003e Live Plant\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: Plant spreading by seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: Harvest whole plant \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA plant hardiness zone: 4-11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetiveria alliacea, aka Guinea Hen Weed, aka Anamu is a tropical perennial herb known for its long history in traditional Caribbean, Central and South American herbal practices. It grows as a shrubby plant with narrow leaves, slender flower spikes, and a strong garlic-like scent released when the leaves are crushed. In many cultures, it has been valued as both a medicinal and spiritual plant, used in teas, baths, and folk remedies for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our zone 10b climate, Petiveria alliacea is a weed that grows easily year-round in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering while becoming fairly drought-tolerant once established. The plant can reach 3–6 feet tall and forms a loose, natural shape that fits well into wilder perennial gardens. Small white flowers bloom along tall spikes and attract bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665023275090,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023307858,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023340626,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_3750.heic?v=1786465550"},{"product_id":"rama-holy-basil-tulsi","title":"Rama Holy Basil \/ Tulsi","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRama Holy Basil\/ Tulsi\u003cbr\u003eOcimum Tenuiflorum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: aphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Basil is a highly-valued, potent medicinal plant, sacred to Hindus and practitioners of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicine tradition. It has been used medicinally and spiritually in India for thousands of years, for which it has no equal. Ayurveda classifies tulsi as an adaptogen, helping the body to cope with stressors of all forms: emotional, physical, and environmental. Spiritually, Tulsi is thought to offer divine protection - the plant an incarnation of the goddess, Tulsi in Hindu mythology. Many Indian families grow Tulsi inside or outside their homes for protection from misery, fear, poverty and disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is so much information and misinformation about the Holy Basil varieties online that its hard to write these descriptions about the different varieties, so\u003cbr\u003ewe will just focus on our experience with this exact plant pictured, which we purchased from a seed retailer labeled as “Rama Tulsi”. Its one of our favorite types that loves the South Florida heat and has a distinct licorice and clove flavor and purplish tinted leaves, especially at the base of the plant. It is a very easy to use medicinal plant that we encourage people to get comfortable and familiar with if they are just starting their relationship with Tropical Herbalism. Its easy to grow and if you harvest by pinching off the growing tips the plants will stay low, wide and bushy. 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Due to Etsys new policies against medical claims we can not explain its uses here, however it is a popular plant for use by herbalists. Herbalists also include mugwort in smoking blends, and it is the main herb used to make Moxa sticks, used in acupuncture. Mugwort is a perennial in cold climates but should be treated like an annual here, with the plant dying during our hot summer months. 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Nettles are high in protein, vitamin C and A, and lots of minerals like zinc and iron. Once cooked the spiny spikes of the plant that make it sting the skin go away, so no need to worry about consuming it and getting stung. Herbalists use all parts of the plant from roots to leaves, stems and seeds. Stinging nettle has also been used for organic pest management and to make compost tea and organic fertilizer for vegetables, and as a feed for animals. Urtication, the practice of intentionally stinging yourself with nettle leaves, is an ancient treatment for inflammatory conditions. 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