Plant sales for the 2022 season are now over. The best way to find out about future plant sales, events or classes is thru the e-newsletter, which you can sign up for on the CONTACTS page.
This is the plant list from 2022 for reference purposes for next year, as often new species get ADDED but rarely removed.
Ageratum, Red Flint (Ageratum houstonianum)
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Arnica Chamissonis
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) LQ
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) 2” POTS
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Basil, Genovese (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Kivumbasi Lime (Ocimum africanum)
Basil, Mrihani (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Round Midnight (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Sweet Thai (Ocimum basilicum))
Bee Balm, Citrus (Monarda citriodora)
Bee Balm, Wild Purple (Monarda fistulosa)
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) LQ
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Burdock, Gobo (Arctium lappa)
Calallo, Chicago (Amaranthus sp)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Cayenne Pepper
Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita)
Chervil, Vertissimo (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Chinese Forget-Me-Not, (Cynoglossum amabile)
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (Lepidium sativum)
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea pallida
Echinacea paradoxa
Echinacea tennessensis
Efo Shoko/Lagos Spinach (Celosia argentea)
Elecampane (Inula helenium)
Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis syriaca)LQ
Honeywort (Cerinthe major purpurascens) LQ
Horehound, White (Marrubium vulgare)
Huacatay (Tagetes minuta)
Hyssop, Giant Yellow (Agastache nepetoides)
Hyssop, official (Hyssopus officinalis)
Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria)
Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)
Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium)
Korean Mint (Agastache rugosa)
Lavender, Vicenza Blue (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)
Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria)
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata)
Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum)
Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens)
Moonflower
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Nettles (Urtica diocia)
New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)
Orach, Ruby Red (Atriplex hortensis)
Papalo/Quillquina (Porophyllum ruderale) LQ
Parsley, Flat Giant of Italy (Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley, Moss Curled (Petroselinum crispum)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage, Clary (Salvia sclarea)
Sage, Garden/Broadleaf (Salvia officinalis)
Sage, Red (Dan-Shen) (Salvia miltiorrhiza) LQ
Sage, White (salvia apiana)
Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Saltwort (Salsola komarovii)
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis)
Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris)
Shiso, Red (Perilla frutescens)
Sida Acuta (Sida acuta)
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Spilanthes (Spilanthes acmells
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) LQ
Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Tobacco, Ceremonial (Nicotania rustica)
Tomatoes, cherry- farmer’s choice
Tomatoes, full size- farmer’s choice
Tulsi, Amrita (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Kapoor (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Krishna (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Rama (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Vana (Ocimum gratissimum)LQ
Ulam Raja/Kings Salad (Cosmos caudatus)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) LQ
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Zatar/Sweet Marjoram (Origanum syriacum)
Ageratum, Red Flint (Ageratum houstonianum)
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Arnica Chamissonis
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) LQ
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) 2” POTS
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Basil, Genovese (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Kivumbasi Lime (Ocimum africanum)
Basil, Mrihani (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Round Midnight (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Sweet Thai (Ocimum basilicum))
Bee Balm, Citrus (Monarda citriodora)
Bee Balm, Wild Purple (Monarda fistulosa)
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) LQ
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Burdock, Gobo (Arctium lappa)
Calallo, Chicago (Amaranthus sp)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Cayenne Pepper
Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita)
Chervil, Vertissimo (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Chinese Forget-Me-Not, (Cynoglossum amabile)
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (Lepidium sativum)
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea pallida
Echinacea paradoxa
Echinacea tennessensis
Efo Shoko/Lagos Spinach (Celosia argentea)
Elecampane (Inula helenium)
Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis syriaca)LQ
Honeywort (Cerinthe major purpurascens) LQ
Horehound, White (Marrubium vulgare)
Huacatay (Tagetes minuta)
Hyssop, Giant Yellow (Agastache nepetoides)
Hyssop, official (Hyssopus officinalis)
Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria)
Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)
Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium)
Korean Mint (Agastache rugosa)
Lavender, Vicenza Blue (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)
Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria)
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata)
Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum)
Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens)
Moonflower
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Nettles (Urtica diocia)
New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)
Orach, Ruby Red (Atriplex hortensis)
Papalo/Quillquina (Porophyllum ruderale) LQ
Parsley, Flat Giant of Italy (Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley, Moss Curled (Petroselinum crispum)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage, Clary (Salvia sclarea)
Sage, Garden/Broadleaf (Salvia officinalis)
Sage, Red (Dan-Shen) (Salvia miltiorrhiza) LQ
Sage, White (salvia apiana)
Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Saltwort (Salsola komarovii)
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis)
Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris)
Shiso, Red (Perilla frutescens)
Sida Acuta (Sida acuta)
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Spilanthes (Spilanthes acmells
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) LQ
Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Tobacco, Ceremonial (Nicotania rustica)
Tomatoes, cherry- farmer’s choice
Tomatoes, full size- farmer’s choice
Tulsi, Amrita (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Kapoor (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Krishna (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Rama (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Vana (Ocimum gratissimum)LQ
Ulam Raja/Kings Salad (Cosmos caudatus)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) LQ
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Zatar/Sweet Marjoram (Origanum syriacum)
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FUN, NEW and COOL things to know this year:
One of Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC goals is to "promote highly functioning water, mineral, energy and biological systems on the land...including to support native pollinating insects through our planting choices, habitat stewardship and educational efforts." Although the farm has always grown and sold plants that the birds, bees and pollinators adore, this year we are super excited to be offering a new selection of Connecticut native flowers from Eco 59. What is THAT?!?! The majority of CT is Ecotype 59 which is a distinct assemblage of species in a particular ecoregion. NOFA and the Eco 59 farmer seed collective have worked with local botanists to select and grow out a selection of these plants. For more info: https://www.eco59.com/learn Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC is super excited to be offering new this year several CT native flowers: Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium) Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata) Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens) New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) While we are always proud to sell plants with seeds that are seed saved from the farm, as well as tried-and-true sources such as Strictly Medicinals, Fedco, Fruition and Johnny's, this year we are also excited to grow several new friends sourced from Truelove Seeds. TrueLove seeds is a farm-based seed company offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Their seeds are grown by more than 50 small-scale urban and rural farmers committed to community food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and sustainable agriculture. So some of the new friends include Calallo, Ulam Raja (Kings Salad), Moldovian Balm and more! |
So what else is new this year ?
Balsam, Chinese [Tou-gu] (Impatiens balsamina) Basil, Kivumbasi Lime (Ocimum africanum) Basil, Mrihani (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, Round Midnight (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, Sweet Thai (Ocimum basilicum)) Bee Balm, Citrus (Monarda citriodora) Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Calallo, Chicago (Amaranthus sp) Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Chervil, Vertissimo (Anthriscus cerefolium) Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (Lepidium sativum) Echinacea paradoxa Echinacea tennessensis Efo Shoko/Lagos Spinach (Celosia argentea) Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa) Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) Hops (Humulus lupulus) Huacatay (Tagetes minuta) Hyssop, Giant Yellow (Agastache nepetoides) Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium) Lavender, Vicenza Blue (Lavandula angustifolia) Lovage (Levisticum officinalis) Marigold, Honey Gilman’s Bicolor Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata) Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum) Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens) New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) Orach, Ruby Red (Atriplex hortensis) Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis) Tarragon, Russian (Artemisia dracunculoide) Tulsi, Krishna (Ocimum sanctum) Ulam Raja/Kings Salad (Cosmos caudatus) Zatar/Sweet Marjoram (Origanum syriacum) |
Each species [of herb] is alive with an inner life, a flash of energy from the Divine fiat, which is the guiding rule, the life, the purpose of that organism. Each of them represents a lesson, an awareness, a piece of ancient wisdom which we can perceive and learn from, enriching our lives and giving us meaning. The conjunction of their essence with our own brings us knowledge, life, and healing".
-Mathew Wood in The Book of Herbal Wisdom"
-Mathew Wood in The Book of Herbal Wisdom"
Can you tell me what herb to use for my condition?
As a farmer I can not diagnosis nor treat any medical condition. Any written, verbal or website statements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any medical condition and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All information provided by this website, Farmer Melody or Pleasant Valley Botanicals is for educational purposes only. Especially if you have a significant medical condition, are taking prescription medications, or are pregnant or nursing, I recommend that you speak with your health care provider and/or trained herbalist. As with all foods or herbs, if you are trying something new for the first time start with a low dose; if you experience any unusual symptoms, stop using that herb. Use common sense. Take the time to learn about herbs from reliable sources- I have included several recommendations on my resources page.
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