Marigold

Medicinal plant used since antiquity. Feverfew is known for helping to prevent migraines, and to reduce their intensity and frequency. The leaves and flowers are usually used in infusions. Feverfew consumption is not recommended for pregnant women. Not to be confused with the German chamomille Matricaria recutita or Roman chamomille Chamaemelum nobile, which have completely different properties. Package: 300 seeds

This tobacco variety from Havana is the one used in the famous Cuban cigars. It grows abundant and fragrant leaves that can used both for smoking and chewing. It grows well in the sun, but tolerates easily colder climates like ours. It is also appreciated for its pretty flowers, pink and elongated, that attract pollinators. Package: 200 seeds.

This variety comes from the Samsun region in Turkey, close to the Black Sea. A favorite for its rich flavour and unique aroma, it is nonetheless light to smoke. Adequate for both cigarettes and cigars. It is well-adapted to the Quebec climate. Its pink elongated flowers are very pretty. Package: 200 seeds

Common tansy has a strong aroma, but it is mainly used for its insect repelling properties. Indigenous people would also use it as an analgesic, contraceptive, and tonic. In decoction or liquid manure, it can act as a natural insecticide. It can also be used to drive mosquitoes away. BEWARE: Common tansy contains highly toxic compounds for humans and other mammals if consumed at high doses. Must be used in small quantities and with extreme care. Package: 25 seeds. Low germination rate (60%), which is expected from wild plants.

Perennial plant originally from the Mediterranean basin (potentially from Egypt), naturalized all over Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. If the name includes the word 'cat', it is because this plant induces a strong reaction in most of those domesticated felines. They become euphoric and very excited; they will start rolling and sniffing around, and will do many other funny things. For humans, catnip is instead used to soothe pain and unrest. It is also relevant to mention that, before the British Empire discovered tea in its Chinese colonies, infused catnip was a favorite for the royal court. *This year, we were not able to harvest sufficient catnip seeds. Therefore, our seeds come from Jardin Vie-La-Joie. Package: 150 seeds (Germination is slow and sporadic, sow more than you need to obtain enough seedlings.)

This type of tobacco comes from Central America, more precisely Mexico and Venezuela. It was grown during the pre-Columbian era in Mexico. The Aztecs would dry the leaves, grind them, and mix them with Tagetes lucida. The mixture was then consumed during various rituals. This tobacco allegedly affects mental activity, which is why it was used by shamans of the Warao people in Venezuela. In traditional medecine, this tobacco was used to fight asthma, inflammation, toothaches, headaches, and snake venom poisoning. The delicate flowers of this plant can be very decorative. Package: 300 seeds