It's a hardy perennial down to zone 7, but can be grown as an annual just about everywhere else. The leaves from this plant have a sweet anise like flavour, and they make an excellent tea or tonic.

Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia (/ˈtʃiːə/), is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.

Chia seeds have a mild, nutty flavor that works well to complement both sweet and savory dishes. They're very subtle in their taste, though some find the taste to be similar to a poppy seed or an alfalfa sprout.

Lovage tastes like celery, with undertones of parsley and hint of anise. It's mild enough to use with fish and poultry, but has just enough spice to make it interesting. Like many other green, leafy herbs, lovage is low in calories and contains lots of vitamin C.

Also known as starflower or bee bush, borage is an herb that flowers with delicate, pretty blue flowers. The stems, leaves, and flowers are all edible, and they add an unusual note to your food. They taste a little bit crisp and briney, somewhere between a cucumber and an oyster.

Salsify (Sahl-seh-fee) is known as the oyster plant or oyster vegetable. These giant pencils are members of the dandelion family, a Mediterranean plant with a delicate taste, ever so slightly sweet, some say slightly reminiscent of oyster. Many liken it to an artichoke instead, however.

Tangy lemony flavour, used in salads and soups, and also as baby leaf for 'cut and come again' salad production. It has unusual and striking foliage - light green leaves with blood red veining, making it as attractive in the garden as on the plate.

Sorrel leaves have a tangy taste, with hints of citrus. They may be harvested as a baby leaf and used in salads, but can also be harvested when mature and cooked like spinach. Sorrel works well as an accompaniment to fish, meat and egg dishes, and as an ingredient in soup and gratins.

Tangy flavor with lemon notes mixed with anise. Have small white flowers that bloom on long green branches.

Flavor: Sweet Dani Lemon Basil has a distinct lemon flavor with notes of anise. 

Scent: The leaves have a strong lemon fragrance. 

AAS Winner: It's been recognized as an outstanding variety by All-America Selections. 

Use: The leaves can be used fresh or dried in various dishes, including fish, soups, salads, and even desserts. 

Growth Habit: It grows to about 40 cm (16 inches) high and is typically grown as an annual. 

Planting: Direct sow outdoors in late May and June in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. 

Spacing: Thin seedlings to 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) apart. 

Growing Sweet Dani Lemon Basil:

Choose a sunny location: Basil thrives in full sun. 

Plant in well-drained soil: Avoid planting in heavy clay soil. 

Water regularly: Keep the soil moist but not soggy. 

Harvest frequently: Pinch off leaves as needed to encourage growth. 

Protect from frost: If growing indoors, bring plants indoors before frost. 

AAS Winner used in asian cooking. Plant has purple stems and large green leaves.

Annual | Ht. 45cm/18” | 400-700 sds/gm.Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora. Siam Queen Thai basil seeds are the authentic heirloom basil variety that is native to southeast Asia. Known as horapha in Thai, and húng quế in Vietnamese. Highly regarded for its distinctive, spicy flavour. Vigorous, highly ornamental plants with purple stalks and flowers that open to pink, providing a nice contrast to its dark green leaves. This variety is particularly productive in hot weather or in a greenhouse, and will thrive in the Okanagan and in southern Ontario. It performs well in containers, but don't let it dry out. Pick young shoots regularly to extend the harvest.

Siam Queen Thai Basil seeds produce plants that are perfect for soups, stir-fries, and spicy cuisine.

Italiko Rosso Dandelion (Cichorium intybus).

ITALIAN HEIRLOOM

This chicory variety has red stems which add a brilliant colour to salads and other dishes. Leaves are deeply lobed with classic bitter dandelion-like flavour.