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Herb - Sweet Majoram

Herb - Sweet Majoram

The Marjoram Sweet, ‘Origanum majorana’, has a sweeter, milder flavor than Oregano. It is wonderful when used fresh in many dishes. Some describe the flavor as having a hint of balsam. Try substituting Sweet Marjoram for Oregano in many popular dishes such as eggplant Parmesan or pizza. The plants are bushy, 1 to 2 foot tall and 2 foot wide. They produce small round, pale, grey-green, velvety, aromatic leaves. Tiny white or pink flowers occur in the summer. Sweet Marjoram is primarily used for culinary purposes.Marjoram is used with sausage, egg dishes, cheese dishes, lamb, veal, fish, green vegetables, darrots, beef, eggplant, cauliflower, dressings, squash, and tomatoes. Plant in the spring in well drained soil. Legend has it that if you touch Sweet Marjoram before bedtime, you will dream of your future spouse.

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Coleus - Amora

The Coleus Amora, ‘Coleus hybrid’, has butter colored leaves with scalloped green edges and pink veins. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are

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Tomato - Juliette - Organic

Solanum Juliette (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum ‘Juliette Tomato’, is a cherry-type tomato that offers 1 oz. elongated fruits with glossy, red-skin that clings to the vine longer than most other cherry-types. ‘Juliette’ is very sweet and resistant to cracking. The best flavor is achieved when fruit is left to ripen on the vine until color darkens and fruit softens slightly. Easy bite size portions make it a great snack.

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