Ficus elastica Ruby is a variegated variety of rubber plant that is distinguishable by the pink to red tint on its tri-coloured leaves. To help the foliage maintain its variety of colours, keep the plant in bright, indirect sunlight. Belonging to the fig...

Sporting tear-drop-shaped leaves with deep puckering ripples, Peperomia San Marino really stands out. Because of their succulent-like stems, these plants tend to be droopy drama queens when overwatered, but will quickly perk back up once their soil dries...

Coriander or Cilantro has tooth-edged, bright green leaves and white to pink flowers. These leaves are used in salads, salsas, marinades, pesto, vinegar and fish. Its seeds and roots add a spicy flavour to soups and stews.Snip the leaves as needed. When...

Mint is a spreading plant with numerous upright roots. Its green foliage is strong in scent and flavour.Whole plants are cut as flowering begins. Pinch or cut leaves during the growing season and use fresh or dried as needed. Fresh mint leaves, chopped...

Plain or Italian Parsley has flat, dark green foliage, is hardier, weather-resistant, and larger than curly varieties. To harvest, pick over the entire plant regularly to encourage fresh new growth. Use fresh or dry and store in sealed jars or freeze...

Thyme leaves are dark grey-green in colour, and pale pink flowers bloom at the tips of stems in summer. They can be harvested for fresh use throughout the growing season, but the flavour is best just before flowering. To dry, cut the stems just as the...

Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary is an upright evergreen shrub, with tough, dark-green needle-like leaves. Its flowers are a pale whitish-blue and bloom in clusters. Use with chicken, fish, pork, potatoes, or in stews. Try it in butter or in cream cheese,...

Chives are a clump-forming perennial with long, hollow leaves and pale purple to pink clover-like flowers. Snip the leaves as needed, cutting at the base. Though they are best when fresh, the leaves can also be frozen for use out of season. Use the...

The medium size, dark green leaves on this basil plant have an almost sweet scent and taste. Use in Italian dishes, on sandwiches, flavouring vegetables, poultry, fish, or make pesto!Pick leaves and young shoots fresh throughout the summer. Leaves can...