Yomogi, also known as Japanese Mugwort, Korean Mugwort or or Korean Wormwood (Artemisia princeps), is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. This plant features silvery-green leaves valued for its culinary and medicinal properties, often used in Asian cuisines and traditional herbal remedies. Thriving in well-drained soil and partial shade, this herb is versatile and easy to grow.
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.
Nine Star Broccoli is a unique variety of broccoli that produces abundant side shoots after the main head is harvested. It is known for its resilience in cooler climates and its extended harvest period compared to traditional broccoli varieties.
An ANNUAL growing to 1.8m, red mountain spinach has attractive purple lance-shaped leaves. Prefers well-drained moist soil in the full sun. It can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
Leaves are eaten raw or cooked as a spinach and it has been used as a folk remedy.
An ANNUAL growing to 1.8m, red mountain spinach has attractive purple lance-shaped leaves. Prefers well-drained moist soil in the full sun. It can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
Leaves are eaten raw or cooked as a spinach and it has been used as a folk remedy.
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 bushy deciduous PERENNIAL oregano with small, aromatic leaves that are edged with cream. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Tiny pink flowers in summer and early autumn.
Can be used as normal oregano in cooking, but not as flavoursome.