We collect and keep our own seeds for planting next year. Not only does this reduce the cost of growing a garden but it allows for an even greater connection with the food we eat, having a direct connection with the ongoing cycle of growth, reproduction and renewal.
Also, by careful selection it is possible to guide and evolution of the plant species to develop new strains or varieties that are better suited to the local climate, soil conditions and other site specific variables.
Teasel
Latin name Dipsacus fullonumDetails Fast growing tall flowering plant that needs no care or attention. Values include: wind break, shade plant, water holding plant, soil improvement / stabilisation, biomass production, insect habitat, food source for birds, ornamentalWind tolerance highDrought tolerance Forest layer herbaceousPerennial Propigation method Sow directPrice $3.90100 seeds
Latin name Alcea roseaDetails Easily grown in most soils and climate with plants reaching up to 2 meters tall. Large bright flowers over an extended period, loved by bees. Produces masses of big seeds.Flowers PinkPrice $3.9050 seeds
Latin name Foeniculum vulgareDetails Super easy to grow requiring no care or attention. Grown as part of our food forest conversion process for transitioning from grass.
Produces a lot of biomass in a season.
Deep root system for soil stabilisation and building via organic mater injection.
Flowers loved by beneficial insects.
Seeds harden in autumn and can be used for tea or left to feed the birds and self seed.
Latin name PhaceliaDetails Quick and easy to grow, this fantastic bee plant can get up to a meter tall, covered in purple flowers. As it produces a large amount of plant matter it is also useful as green manure or mulch. Produces plenty of seed for next season.Colour PurpleForest layer herbaceousPropigation method Sow directTags purplebeesseedPrice $3.90100 seeds
Latin name Chamaecytisus palmensisDetails Fast growing, drought resistant nitrogen fixer (legume). This small tree has white flowers which are loved by bees, bumblebees and native pigeon. Grown as a nurse or support tree during the establishment of more long term tree plantings. Useful as a quick canopy / umbrella over citrus, avocados etc. or used as physical scaffold for climbers such as grape, kiwifruit etc. Good firewood from mature trees.
Pour hot water over the seeds and soak for 24 hours before planting into course sand.Nitrogen fixer Perennial Propigation method Sow pot / trayFlowers WhitePrice $3.9030 seeds
Latin name Agastache foeniculumColour purpleDetails Also known as Anise Hyssop, this strongly licorice scented mint has a distinctive sweet taste and nice purple flower spikes for the insects.Edible Propigation method Sow pot / trayTags mintlicoricePrice $3.9030 seeds
Latin name Cynara cardunculus var. scolymusDetails The globe artichoke is a variety of a species of large thistle cultivated as a food. The edible matter is buds that form within the flower heads before the flowers come into bloom.Forest layer herbaceousEdible Perennial Propigation method Sow directPrice $3.9020 seeds
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Russell Lupin
Details This leafy plant can grow to a meter and a half with its tall colourful spires of flowers. Being a legume, lupins fix nitrogen in the surrounding soil for use by other plants making them a useful as well as attractive addition to the garden or orchard. They are also a nectar source for bumblebees and other insects.Tags nitrogenlegumeseedLatin name Lupinus polyphyllusColour mixedForest layer herbaceousNitrogen fixer Perennial Propigation method Sow directPrice $3.9030 seeds
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