Herbs
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ALL aka Garlic A culinary soft neck Garlic with a premium flavour. Forms large, firm, white skinned cloves. Companion plant as aphid deterrent. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot with the 'pointy' end up in Jun, harvest Dec. Feed monthly with a general purpose fertiliser, water regularly. Garlic Printanor 200gm approx. Current Stock Height: Cloves Container: Bag ? $19.99 Garlic Printanor 100gm apx. Current Stock Height: Cloves Container: Bag ? $9.99 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.
Lemongrass Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Citronella grass Tall, densely tufted, aromatic clumping stalks. Foliage is cut before fully mature. The tender white part of the stalk is used for adding to dishes, the remainder can be used for stocks, dried or a cuppa tea. Arching leaves of pale blue green colour to 90cm long. Semi-hardy perennial that goes dormant in winter. Lemongrass Lemonkist Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $19.99. Payment on order.
aka Lovage This is a tall addition to the garden and often placed at the back of the border.
It is a good idea to start a new plant every few years. Lovage prefers a rich soil that retains moisture well. It likes full sun in cool climates or partial shade where summers are very hot.
Lovage Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Originating from Acorn Bank, the National Trust garden in Cumbria, this golden marjoram has very long, pointed leaves. To achieve the full golden colour of this herb, plant it in semi shade. Full sun can produce pale leaves Marjoram Acorn Bank Current Stock Height: 5 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
Once you have dug your Garlic up around Christmas time (6 months after planting). Leave to dry in a warm dry spot until the leaves die down. Then break the leaves off and store whole in the pantry until you are ready to use. Home grown fresh Garlic has an exquisite sweet flavour that is hard to beat. Bon appetit.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm
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.
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 120cm
Used in Asian cookery. 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.
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Leaves and stems used as a savoury flavouring in salads, soups, stews etc, imparting a yeasty/celery flavour.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 40cm
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