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It's really sad that people call themselves writers but are illiterate and can hardly type one sentence and get it right.

-- Contributed by: bill

Try Sharon's Natural Gardens.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I am looking for Sun Choke tubers to buy.

-- Contributed by: Martha Leftwich

Not a silly question at all Sonya. I'm just hoping I understand what you are asking.

I think you are in growing zone 5. So that would mean your season for gardening would be approximately May through November. So what you would need to do is look at a few gardening catalogs. If you don't want to order any, you can look online or even at your library.

Flip through and see what catches your eye. Now see if it fits into your zone. You'll also find other important information about each plant you find in the catalog as well. You can look those same plants up here and we'll do our best to provide you with the information you need.

That's really the best way to see what will thrive in your growing zone.

Some to try include strawberries. Some varieties thrive in zones as chilly as 2 through 5! Or you can try plum or pear trees or walnuts. Other plants that don't necessarily qualify as foods, but grow well in zone 5 are in our article Gardening Zone 5.

I hope I understood what you were asking and actually helped you with all of this. If not, please feel free to ask again. I'll try to understand and be more clear.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

This may sound like a silly question, but what is the average growing season of typical perennials in southern Ontario?

-- Contributed by: sonya

My Thai basil bush is not only perennial but downright unkillable.

-- Contributed by: kate

There are several varieties of Basil that are perennials. For example, O. gratissimum is known as East Indian Basil or tree basil. These bushes can reach a height of 6 feet tall. It is grown in India to west Africa.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Basil is not perennial.

-- Contributed by: Jackie

There is an Australian based company called Earth Care that sells turmeric but I am unsure where they ship. Another Australian company called Green Harvest carries it as well. You'll find it listed under "Rare Food Plants". Some people have success planting the root purchased from the grocery store.

Hope that helps.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

where can I find or buy turmeric, indian saffron

-- Contributed by: bob
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