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Artichoke – Green Globe
$9.50Read moreGlobe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Green Globe’) is a perennial in the Asteraceae family that grows in full sun and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It is cultivated for its large green flower buds, which are eaten as a gourmet vegetable, and adds striking architectural form to the garden.
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Artichoke – Purple de Jesi
$10.50Read moreGlobe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Purple de Jesi’) is a perennial in the Asteraceae family that grows in full sun and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It produces elongated purple heads with excellent eating quality and is treasured as both a gourmet vegetable and a striking garden plant.
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Artichoke – Purple of Romagna
$10.50Read moreGlobe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus ‘Purple of Romagna’) is a perennial in the Asteraceae family that grows in full sun and prefers rich, well-drained soil. It is prized for its purple-tinted buds with a rich flavour and is valued both as a culinary delicacy and an ornamental statement.
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Ashwagandha
$9.50Read moreAshwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a short-lived perennial in the Solanaceae family that grows in full sun and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. It is valued as an adaptogen to support stress resilience, energy balance, and sleep, with roots traditionally used in teas, tinctures, and powders.
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Balkan Mint
$8.50Read moreBalkan Mint (Micromeria thymifolia) is a perennial in the Lamiaceae family that grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is used as a Culinary Herb for flavouring teas, meats, and stews, and as a Pollinator Plant, attracting bees and beneficial insects.
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Balm – Lime Balm
$8.50Read moreLime Balm (Melissa officinalis ssp altissima) is a perennial in the Lamiaceae family that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is used as a Culinary Herb for teas and flavouring, as a Medicinal Herb for relaxation and digestive support, and as a Pollinator Plant.
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Balm – Orange Balm
$8.50Read moreOrange Balm (Melissa officinalis ‘Mandarina’) is a perennial in the Lamiaceae family that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is used as a Culinary Herb for teas and flavouring, as a Medicinal Herb for calming and digestive remedies, and as a Pollinator Plant.
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Balm of Gilead
$8.50Read moreBalm of Gilead (Cedronella canariensis) is a perennial in the Lamiaceae family that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is used as a Culinary Herb for herbal teas and fragrance, mentioned but not validated as a Medicinal Herb for calming and digestive support, and as a Pollinator Plant.
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Basil – African / Clove (Vana Tulsi)
$8.50Read moreBasil, Clove (Ocimum gratissimum) also known as African Basil, or Vana Tulsi is a short lived perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It has an upright, shrubby habit with large green leaves and aromatic oils. Basil needs warmth, sun, and fertile free-draining soil.
With its intense clove aroma it is used sparingly in seasoning and teas, and is an excellent traditional medicine for calming, as adaptogen and as immune support. Flowers attract bees. -
Basil – Holy Basil Green (Rama Tulsi)
$8.50Read moreHoly basil or Tulsi (Green) (Ocimum sanctum syn. Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a tender perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It is a bushy plant with green leaves and stems and delicate flowers. Prefers full sun in a warm spot and well-drained soil. With a peppery clove-like flavour it is excellent as a soothing tea that supports wellbeing and resilience.
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Basil – Holy Basil Red (Krishna Tulsi)
$8.50Read moreHoly basil or Tulsi (Red) (Ocimum sanctum syn. Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a tender perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It is a bushy plant with striking purple stems, aromatic and decorative.
Soil & Sun: Needs warmth, sun, and fertile free-draining soil.Stronger, spicier taste than green Tulsi; prized for tea blends, adaptogenic and spiritual use.
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Basil – Purple Ruffles
$7.00Read morePurple Ruffles (Ocimum basilicum ‘Purple Ruffles’) is a tender annual in the mint family. With dark purple, ruffled foliage; it is slower growing but highly ornamental. AS with all basils, it prefers warmth and sun in well drained soil. It has a sweet aromatic flavour and is both a showy garden plant and a kitchen herb for fresh dishes, teas and vinegars.
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Basil – Thai Siam Queen
$7.00Read moreBasil, Thai Siam Queen (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora ‘Siam Queen’ is a tender annual in the Lamiaceae family. Upright plants with narrow green leaves and purple stems and flower bracts. The plant prefers warm, sunny conditions; well-drained soil.
Distinct spicy-anise flavour; essential in Thai curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes.
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Bay Tree
$12.50Read moreThis EVERGREEN TREE grows up to 12m, but is very slow to grow, and is often pruned to shrub height. Bay leaves are green and glabrous leaves with entire margins and aromatic. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and can grow in full sun or semi-shade. The spicy and aromatic leaves are used either fresh or dried and added to stews and soups and forms an essential ingredient in “Bouquet Garni”. It has a long history as a folk medicine.
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Bergamot – Lemon
$8.50Read moreLemon Bergamot (Monarda citriodora) is a short lived perennial grown mostly as an annual in the Lamiaceae family. Grows to a height of 60–90 cm and displays whorls of purple-pink flowers with a citrus-lemon aroma. Preferes well drained soil in full sun.
The fresh lemony leaves are used for tea; uplifting, cooling, digestive and calming; excellent pollinator plant. -
Bergamot – Panorama Mix
$9.00Read moreBergamot, Panorama Mix (Monarda didyma) is a hardy perennial in the Laiaceae family. Similar to scarlet bee balm, but with a mix of colours (pink, red, lavender, white). Prefers full sun to part shade in moist fertile soil. The uses are the same as scarlet bergamot/bee balm – as a tea for herbal support during times of colds, for fevers; it is very pollinator friendly.
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Bergamot – Scarlet / Oswego Tea
$9.00Read moreBergamot, Scarlet / Bee Balm / Oswego Tea (Monarda didyma) is a hardy perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It grows in upright clumps, 60–120 cm tall, with bright scarlet shaggy flowers in summer. Prefers moist, rich soil; prefers full sun to part shade.
Leaves brewed as Oswego tea; soothing, aromatic, supports digestion and colds. Attracts pollinators. -
Black Cumin
$7.50Read moreBlack cumin (Nigella sativa) is an annual herb in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It prefers a sunny, sheltered site with free-draining soil and tolerates dry conditions once established; in New Zealand it is best grown in spring–summer as it is frost-tender. Plants grow to around 30–50 cm tall and 20–30 cm wide, with feathery foliage, pale starry flowers, and distinctive inflated seed pods. Mainly used as a culinary plant, the black seeds add a warm, aromatic flavour to breads, curries, and spice blends. As a medicinal herb, they have a long history of use for digestion, immunity, and vitality. In the cottage garden, the flowers add delicate charm, while in the pollinator garden they provide nectar and habitat for bees and beneficial insects.
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Borage – Blue
$6.50Read moreBorage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It prefers full sun and free-draining soil, tolerates poorer soils, and self-seeds freely; in New Zealand it grows easily through spring–autumn but is frost-tender. Plants reach 60–90 cm tall and 30–60 cm wide, with coarse hairy leaves and starry blue or white flowers loved by bees. Mainly used as a pollinator plant for bees and beneficial insects, a culinary herb with edible leaves and flowers, a cottage garden favourite for its bright blooms, and occasionally as a medicinal herb for mood and vitality.
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Borage – White
$6.50Read moreBorage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It prefers full sun and free-draining soil, tolerates poorer soils, and self-seeds freely; in New Zealand it grows easily through spring–autumn but is frost-tender. Plants reach 60–90 cm tall and 30–60 cm wide, with coarse hairy leaves and starry blue or white flowers loved by bees. Mainly used as a pollinator plant for bees and beneficial insects, a culinary herb with edible leaves and flowers, a cottage garden favourite for its bright blooms, and occasionally as a medicinal herb for mood and vitality.