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Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with nearly 1000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and...
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- Sep 17
- 2 min
Lemon Verbena - How to Grow and Recipes
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a woody, shrub with large, shiny oval crinkly, mid green leaves and a rather open, almost straggly...
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- Sep 12
- 1 min
Sydney Botanical Trial Garden
This year the Sydney Botanical Gardens are trialing sweet peas to see which varieties are best suited to their area. We supplied the...
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- Aug 27
- 2 min
Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums like you have never seen before!! Nasturtiums are cheerful and easy-to-grow, perfect for children and anyone learning to...
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- Aug 15
- 4 min
Spring Means SOIL
Healthy soil is the backbone to your garden's ecosystem. Without heathy soil you cannot have a healthy garden. Another advantage of...
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- Aug 13
- 1 min
Growing Dahlias from seeds
Growing dahlias from seeds is a lot of fun and very easy. Purchase Seeds Our seeds have been collected from our tall dahlia varieties...
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- Aug 11
- 2 min
Monarda (Beebalm)
Monarda (Beebalm) is a perennial herb that is native to North America and belongs to the mint family. Monarda is a traditional favourite...
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- Aug 8
- 2 min
Aquilegia, Columbine or Granny's Bonnets - OH MY!!
These plants herald the start spring in my garden. There is something very magical about Aquilegias. Originating from the Northern...
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- Aug 4
- 2 min
Rhubarb - Rheum rhabarbarum
No kitchen garden is complete without this perennial vegetable which has tart-flavoured ruby stems used to make pies, crumbles, jams, and...
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- Aug 3
- 4 min
Using Chemicals in the Garden
All of our farms are organic and we do not spray. However, many people still do. If you are going to spray, it is important to be...
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- Jul 31
- 1 min
Tanacetum Ptarmiciflorum ‘Silver Lace’ or 'Bishop's Lace'
Tanacetum Ptarmiciflorum ‘Silver Lace’ or 'Bishop's Lace' is a rounded perennial with feathery silver foliage that keeps its shape for...
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- Jul 26
- 2 min
Sisyrinchium
This is an interesting group of plants belonging to the Iris family that are native to the Americas. These plants are easy to grow...
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- Jul 18
- 1 min
Chocolate Cosmos - YUMMY!
Chocolate Cosmos - Cosmos atrosanguineus Tubestock Chocolate cosmos flowers (Cosmos atrosanguineus) are velvety dark reddish brown,...
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- Jul 16
- 2 min
Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage)
Salvia greggii are perennial shrubs growing to 90cm. They have small aromatic leaves and are evergreen in warmer areas. Flowering is...
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- Jul 12
- 3 min
Cooking with Lavenders
It is true that all lavenders can be eaten but not all lavenders SHOULD be eaten. Lavenders are grown for their oils which is then used...
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- Jul 7
- 1 min
Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Trick’
Dianthus ‘Green Trick’ produces unusual green globes of soft, deeply cut petals that are around 10cm in size! It makes an unusual cut...
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- Jul 5
- 2 min
Herbal Teas - Mints
Herbal teas are as popular today as they were hundreds of years ago. There are many with claims of health benefits. Regardless, there...
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- Jul 2
- 4 min
Scented Leaved Geraniums (Pelargoniums)
Scented geraniums belong to the genus Pelargonium, they have been around since the 1600s. Dutch sailors discovered them growing wild in...
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