Who we are

WE ARE CHEMICAL FREE

We use no chemical herbicides or pesticides and only organic fertilizers.

WE ARE LOCAL

We propogate 99% of our plants right here on our farm in southwest Missouri.

WE ARE FAMILY-OPERATED

Our staff consists of Barb and Don Emge, and son Matthew.  We don't intend to compete with the big box stores.

WE LOVE VARIETY

We have over 200 varieties of herbs and 60 varieties of scented geraniums.

OUR PASSION IS FOR HERBS

We exist to share our love of herbs with you.

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Lime

Distinct zesty aroma of lime. Adds a unique citrus flair to fish and salads. Compact plant has 2” long leaves.

Mexican Cinnamon Spice

A refined sweet spicy aroma ideal for teas, fruits and cheesecakes. Purple flowers and stems. Sprigs are placed in water on tables at outdoor restaurants in Mexico as a mosquito repellent.  Mixture of bright green leaves and purple blossoms make this an excellent herb for landscaping. 

Osmin Purple

Dark purple basil with good flavor and contrast in a basil bed.<< New text box >>

Persian

Known as reyhan in Persia and Turkey.Has a lemon- anise flavor, and light purple spikes of flowers. It is one of the culinary basils often used as a dessert flavoring.Seed did not germinate. New seed ordered.

Pistou

Cute petite plants with beautiful rounded shape .Great for pots. Customer favorite.

 

Purple Opal

Purple variety with some streaks of green.Makes a beautifully reddish basil vinegar for homemade salad dressings.

Purple Ruffles

Frilly leaves are a nice addition to salads or garnishes.

Queenette Thai Basil

Spicy but sweet Thai basil with larger leaves than Sweet Thai basil.Deters pests and deer.

Snowball Basil

New variety of a green basil with profuse white blooms which are supposed to be eye catching so they say. New one for us.

                                                                                                                   Sweet Thai

One of the best flavored Thai basils with smaller leaves. Beautiful blossoms.