Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) “It is a principall herbe for all kinde of bleedings, and to heale up new and old ulcers…

With heat and ripening crops, come pests and diseases – read our December newsletter to find out if there are…

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum syn. A. anethiodora, Stachys foeniculum) Although they both belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae, anise hyssop or giant hyssop…

Cape Gooseberry (Physalis edulis syn. P. peruviana) Not originally from the Cape (native to Peru), and not related to gooseberries at all, the…

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Lemongrass oil can be used as a lure when trapping bee swarms. Description A densely clumping perennial grass with…

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) Of black cumin or ‘Habbat ul Sawda’, the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) is believed to have said: “In…

  Our latest addition is Vietnamese Mint, or Laksa herb. Strongly pungent! Delicious in Thai cooking. Hope these cuttings root easily…

It is sowing time again according to the moon calendar, so off I go to make new plants for your enjoyment!…

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) Raspberry Sorbet 175g granulated sugar 250ml water juice of ½ lemon 450g raspberries Place the sugar in a…

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Above the lower plants it towers, The Fennel with its yellow flowers; And in an earlier age…