Common Name: Pennyroyal Latin Name: Mentha pulegium Description: Fast creeping, highly fragrant mint with glossy green leaves and purple flowers borne on small spikes in summer. Withstands light traffic. Perennial. 15cm. Harvesting: Harvest for potpourris at any time. Best Results: Cut flowers spikes once finished. Tolerant of many conditions. Uses: Plant amongst paving or as […]
Common Name: Italian Parsley; Flat-leaf Parsley; Continental Parsley Latin Name: Petrosolinum crispum var. neapolitanum Description: Plain, flat leafed foliage with a dark green colour and vigorous growth. This variety is often preferred for cooking because of smoother, stronger flavour than curly variety. Biennial. 40cm. Harvesting: Harvest outside leaves frequently to encourage new growth from the […]
Common Name: Parsley Curled Latin Name: Petrosolenum crispum Description: Crisp, tightly curled foliage with a dark green colour and vigorous growth habit. Richest in iron of any vegetable. 25cm. Biennial. Harvesting: Harvest outside leaves frequently to encourage new growth from the centre. Best Results: Add lots of organic matter and water. Allow to self -seed […]
Common Name: Par-Cel Latin Name: Apium graveolens var. Secalinum Description: Unique celery with dark green thin stalks that look just like parsley. Biennial. 25cm. Harvesting: Harvest outside leaves as needed. Cut and come again. Best Results: Mulch heavily and provide lots of water in summer. Uses: Use for its’ celery flavour in salads, dips & […]
Common Name: Greek Oregano Latin Name: Origanum spp. Description: Greek oregano has a superior flavour to normal oregano. It has grey-green leaves which are slightly hairy and white whorls of flowers in late summer. Perennial. 50cm. Harvesting: Leaves can be harvested at any time and used fresh or dried. Best Results: During winter when the […]
Common Name: Oregano – Golden Latin Name: Oreganum vulgare ‘Aureum’ Description: Hardy, spreading ground cover with woody stems and leaves that turn deep yellow in full sun in summer. Perennial. 30cm. Harvesting: Best harvested in warmer months and used fresh. Best Results: Mound centre with organic compost in winter to encourage new growth in spring. […]
Common Name: Oregano Latin Name: Origanum vulgare Description: Small shrub with woody stems and oval, soft, hairy leaves. Tiny white flowers form in late summer. Perennial. 30cm. Harvesting: Leaves can be harvested at any time and used fresh or dried. Best Results: Mound centre with organic compost in winter to encourage new growth in spring. […]
Common Name: Nasturtium Latin Name: Tropaeolum majus Description: Hardy ground cover with spread of 3m. Stunning yellow and orange flowers. Dies down late spring but re-seeds in autumn. Perennial in warm climates. Part shade to full sun in moist, well drained soil. Annual. Height 40cm. Harvesting: Harvest leaves any time. Flower petals and seeds are […]
Common Name: Mizuna Latin Name: Brassica japonica Description: This is a vigorous Asian green that produces numerous stalks of dark, deeply indented leaves. It has a sweet, mild flavour similar to lettuce and it really is a must for any vegie patch. Annual. Height 30cm. Harvesting: Although this is an annual, it will last a […]
Common Name: Mint Lemon Latin Name: Mentha x piperata citrata Description: Flavoursome mint with light green leaves and lilac flower whorls in summer. Delicious lemon smell. Perennial. Height 30cm. Harvesting: Harvest leaves regularly as required. Best Results: Grow in full sun or part shade. Best grown in pots in premium potting mix as mint can […]
