Origanum onites is a PERENNIAL growing 30cm by 60cm. Leaves are slightly bitter compared to oregano or marjoram, but with their strong thyme-like flavour are an acceptable culinary herb. Leaves are used fresh or dried. Has medicinal uses.
A PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m with broad, lobed, soft, and velvety leaves and pale pink flowers.
Prefers full sun position and can grow in saline soils. The whole plant abound in mild mucalige. Leaves, oil and root are edible.
Meadowfoam is a ANNUAL flowering plant attractive to bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects. It has white flowers with yellow centers. Selfseeds freely and can grow in heavy clay soil.
A PERENNIAL growing to 1.2m.
Prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in heavy clay soils. Full sun or semi-shade.
Flowers, leaves and root are edible and it has a long history of medicinal uses.
An ANNUAL with very large red/purple toned leaves and a sharp mustardy taste. Prefers full sun or semi-shade in a moist but well-drained soil. It makes a delicious addition to salads and sandwhiches, or added to sauerkraut or pickled on its own. The leaves can be cooked as a pot vegetable.
Tropaeolum spp, commonly known as Nasturtiums, dazzle with trumpet-shaped flowers in red, orange, and yellow hues, boasting round, disc-like leaves in trailing or upright growth patterns. These annual plants are prized for ornamental beauty and culinary applications, adding a zesty, peppery taste to various dishes. Moreover, Nasturtiums attract pollinators and act as natural insect repellents, enhancing biodiversity in garden settings.
A PERENNIAL growing to 60cm. Prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Grows best in full sun, but can tolerate semi-shade.
Leaves are a popular culinary flavouring and it has centuries of medicinal use.
A PERENNIAL growing to 60cm. Prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Grows best in full sun, but can tolerate semi-shade.
Leaves are a popular culinary flavouring and it has centuries of medicinal use.
A flowering ANNUAL growing to 60cm. It has an erect habit and intricately cut lacy-looking leaves and bell-shaped blue or lavender coloured flowers on a coiled cyme. It is noted for attracting wildlife, especially bees.
Grows in any well-drained soil in a full sun position. It is grown primarily as a bee attracting plant, and a green crop.
An ANNUAL growing to 60cm. Prefers well-drained soilin full sun or semi-shade. Drought tolerant when established.
Young leaves are peppery and often added fresh to salads or used on pizza or crostini.