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Sweet basil is used in aromatherapy for relief of stress, migraines, colds and hayfever. It is also used as an insect repellant. It prefers to grow in well drained soil in a sunny area.
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(Ocimum basilicum)
Sweet basil is used in aromatherapy for relief of stress, migraines, colds and hayfever. It is also used as an insect repellant. It prefers to grow in well drained soil in a sunny area.

The secret to producing good tomatoes in the desert is to get them planted early and expect to finish harvesting before the heat of summer sets in. The best way to plant tomatoes is to set out 6-inch transplants beginning in February. Many varieties such as Beef Stake, Big Boy, … Read More

Lettuce is one of the many vegetables we sell at Elgin Nursery. Lettuce grows best in fields that are level and well drained. A number of varieties are successfully grown in the desert.

(Lavandula stoechas)
(Lavandula dentata)
(Lavandula heterophylla)
(Lavandula pinnata)
(Lavandula augustifolia)

We have a large selection of herbs to get you on your way to a garden like this one.

We have a large selection of herbs and vegetables. They can be purchased in 6 packs, 4″ pots, 1 gallon pots, and a limited quantity of 5 gallon container size.

Our current economic situation is a good reason to start a victory garden. Every time that food is shipped from the farm to the store and your table, gasoline is used. As gasoline prices rise, food costs rise. Each one of us has an impact on the environment and can … Read More