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A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen easy to grow if you can keep your cats off it long enough!
Catnip
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
This variety of Chives is a vigorous grower with good disease resistance. Nice broad leaves that can be chopped up to add to summer salads etc. Will form a good clump in the vege patch or can be grown in a pot. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Perennial.
Chives
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Garlic Chives
Flat leaves with a mild garlic flavour make these versatile Chives a useful Herb for a variety of dishes. A good substitute for those who find bulb garlic too strong. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.
Chives Garlic
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Globe Artichoke
Green Globe' is a thistle-like plant with arching silver leaves producing an edible globe vegetable just before flowering. Deserves a special place in the garden.
Plant in rich fertile well drained soil and full sun.
Artichoke Green Globe
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
The Goji Berry is an ancient medicinal and culinary plant from Asia that is highly valued for its therapeutic qualities. Green foliage, purple and white flowers in summer followed by nutrient packed red berries. Grows best in a sunny well drained position. Self-pollinating, hardy and deciduous.
The Goji Berry will eventually form a strong trunk a bit like a grape-vine. The somewhat trailing branches can be trained as required. Fruiting should occur after the 2nd year with full production around year 5. Quite drought tolerant once established. This so called 'Superfood' is certainly worth a try.
Goji Berry
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Citronella grass
Fragrant swaying grass that will add texture and movement as well as contrast among more compact plants. Used in cooking and for making tea. Ideal container plant or in a border or garden bed.
The oil is antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral. Also used as an antidepressant, to soothe aches and pains, to relieve stress. If drunk before bed will induce sleep. Effective for headaches and respiratory problems. Pour boiling water over sliced leaves and steep for 5 minutes for Lemongrass tea. Sweeten as desired. Can be dried for tea, potpourri or cooking.
Lemongrass
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Country Cream is a hardy, bushy perennial, which although aromatic and can be used in Italian, Greek, Mexican dishes, is mostly used for ornamental purposes. Loves a sunny spot in rich well drained soil. It forms a dense mat and a small pink flower. Trim back regularly to maintain shape and vigour.
Marjoram Country Cream
Current Stock Height: 5 cm
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Sweet Marjoram is a rich, sweet tasting herb, that is used interchangeably with oregano. It has tender leaves and stems, grows well just about anywhere, and is a great kitchen windowsill garden choice. A tender plant. Consider your marjoram to be an annual.
Cut back juicy stems and leaves as they grow. Sweet marjoram will provide you with multiple cuttings in one season. Cut the soft stems and leaves and add at the end of the cooking time. Use a small amount to begin with. Marjoram boasts a more powerful flavor than the same amount of oregano.
Marjoram Sweet
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Mint Common
There are several forms of Garden Mint, the true variety being of bold, upright growth, with fairly large and broad leaves, pointed and sharply serrated (or toothed) at the edges and of a rich, bright, green colour.
Mint Common
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Chilean Guava Syn Ugni Molinae
AKA as Chilean Guava or NZ Cranberry. A reliable little shrub with tight small leaves in an attractive bronze green shade. Little white flowers in spring are followed by fragrant edible berries. Easy to grow, clips well so can be used for topiary or hedging. Evergreen.
Myrtus Ugni
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Myrtus Ugni
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Catmint
A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve blue flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen and yes cats love it!
Nepeta Catmint
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Oregano Common
Herb. A highly ornamental and delicious herb that is an essential ingredient in Italian style cuisine. A must have on top of Pizza. Mainly used dry. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and give it a good haircut every now and then. Perennial.
Oregano Common
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
True Greek oregano is the superior, true culinary type of oregano prized by Italian and Greek chefs. It is highly aromatic and flavorful, combining superbly with fresh tomatoes or tomato sauces, egg and cheese combinations such as omelets and quiche, marinated vegetables, meat, fish and poultry. A good container variety.
Oregano True Greek
Current Stock Height: 5 cm
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Italian Parsley
I can't do without this wonderful Parsley in my vege patch. Large flat leaves that are full of flavour and highly decorative. A lovely garnish and great in a variety of soups, casseroles etc. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Fertilize every now and then and harvest regularly. Evergreen.
Parsley Italian Plain Leaf
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
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aka Parsley
Ever popular Parsley is probably the most widely used Herb world wide. Full of iron and excellent for eating fresh or dried. Goes with just about everything. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Give it a little bit of fertilizer every now and then and harvest regularly. Evergreen.
Parsley Triple Curled
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Who doesn't love Rhubarb? Though the edible stalks of this large perennial are a little tart and acid, cooked up with a little sugar and an apple they are delicious. Great for jams and crumbles. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Winter dormant in cool areas. Remember - don't eat the leaves.
The growth of Rhubarb can be suppressed if climate is 30 degrees plus. Likes a chilling below 4 degrees
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Rhubarb Winter Wonder
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$16.99
aka Sage
The downy grey-green leaves of this perennial Herb are widely used to add flavour to poultry and pork dishes. Use fresh leaves sparingly as they have quite a strong flavour. Plant in a sunny well drained spot in light sandy soil for best results. Evergreen.
Sage has been used historically for many medicinal purposes.
Sage Common
Current Stock Height: 5 cm
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Purple Sage is a lovely addition to any landscape, kitchen garden or combination planter.
All of the Sage varieties like well drained soil, are drought tolerant, and a great choice for mixed pots.
Sage Purple
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka French Tarragon
A refined flavour indispensable to the classic French cuisine. Glossy long green leaves which release a bitter sweet, warm peppery scent with an anise undertone. Use fresh to flavour salads, meats, fish and egg dishes Sunny, light well drained soil.
Tarragon French
Current Stock Height: 5 cm
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Thyme Golden
Highly aromatic small yellow leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Thyme Golden
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
A seasoning for poultry,pizza,shellfish,beef or game. Culinary aromatic herb so useful in cooking . Also very attractive to grow in the perennial garden bearing flowers all over. Great ground-cover Grow in full sun and free draining soil. Perennial
Thymus Chicken
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Lemon Thyme
Lemon Thyme is is known to be especially mouth-watering with poultry and in salads. An herb whose scent is regularly described as astonishing, it is super delicious when added to herb butters and herbed bread. It’s low mounding habit is beautiful in the landscape as a border or edging plant. Honeybees love the flowers of the thyme plant!
Thyme Lemon
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
The small cream-edged green leaves of this lovely thyme will release a burst of citrus scent each time they are brushed against, while the clusters of pink flowers will add even more colour in summer.
Thyme Lemon Varigated
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Thyme Pizza
My favourite Thyme for cooking as it has a superb flavour and aroma that carries a hint of Oregano. Lovely dark green leaves. Fabulous in meat and tomato dishes and of course Pizza. Happy in sunny well drained position in the garden or a container. Evergreen.
Thyme Pizza
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Woolly Thyme
The common name for this garden Thyme is Woolly Thyme which relates to the tiny, hairy, grey leaves which form a dense carpet. While not suitable for culinary purposes it is very useful as a ground-cover or for draping over walls and banks. Evergreen.
Thymus Wooly
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Thyme
Herb. Want a super dramatic groundcover? Ruby carpet will cover itself in gorgeous pink flowers throughout spring. Excellent bee attractant for the vege garden and an excellent culinary herb as well. Aromatic foliage. Happy in a sunny well drained position in the garden or container. Evergreen.
Thymus Ruby Carpet
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Thyme Silver has the same uses as Thyme Common: it's a great accompaniment for soup, marinades, stuffings and veges and is also delicious with beef, chicken, fish, veal, cheese and tomato sauces.
Placed in a pillow, Thyme was said to induce sleep and ward off nightmares.
Thyme Silver
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Common Thyme
Common Thyme. The most popular culinary thyme with highly aromatic small green leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Thyme common
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
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