Oregano

Oregano

Botanical name   Origanum vulgare
Details   Hardy and easy to grow, this popular culinary herb is also loved by bees and is a good ground cover in the forest garden. Once you have this plant you can easily multiply by dividing up larger plants.
Diameter   1.00
Flowers   purple
Drought tolerance  
Edible  
Tags     herb  perennial 
Price   $3.90  3 rooted cuttings
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Fig

Fig

Details   Medium rate growth, self fertile.
Common name   Fig
Botanical name   Ficus carica
Family   Moraceae
Height (m)   6
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Drought tolerance  
Shade / Sun   No Shade
Soil type   Dry, Rocky
Pepermint Divisions

Pepermint Divisions

Botanical name   Mentha × piperita
Details   A vigorous, aromatic perennial herb growing 30–90 cm tall, valued for its fragrant leaves and medicinal properties.

Easily propagated by cuttings, division, or runners, it can spread invasively if not contained.
It thrives in temperate to subtropical climates, preferring rich, moist, well-draining soil. Peppermint grows well in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering to maintain consistent moisture.

Known for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses, peppermint is used to flavour teas, desserts, and savoury dishes, and its essential oil is prized for relieving headaches, aiding digestion, and repelling pests.
Flowers   purple
Edible  
Tags     herb  perennial 
Price   $3.90  3 rooted peices
Citrus

Citrus

Details   A family of tropical to subtropical fruiting trees and shrubs
Flowers   White
Diameter   1.00
Edible  
Evergreen  
Frost sensitive  
Perennial  
Shade / Sun   Part sun - full shade
Soil type   Light to heavy well drained
Kakabeak

Kakabeak

Details   Grows in open, sunny, steep sites, often on rocky outcrops, slips, the bases of cliffs or edges of lakes and streams. It is a relatively short-lived plant, sometimes lasting 15-20 years.
Botanical name   Clianthus
Family   Fabaceae
Height (m)   2
Diameter   1.50
Evergreen  
Frost sensitive  
Perennial  
Nitrogen fixer  
Shade / Sun   Sun
Flowers   Red
Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedo

Common name   Strawberry tree
Botanical name   Arbutus unedo
Family   Ericaceae
Height (m)   9
Diameter   8.00
Evergreen  
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Wind tolerance   Maritime exposure
Shade / Sun   Full to part sun
Soil type   Dry to moist
Hardy kiwi

Hardy kiwi

Common name   Tara Vine
Botanical name   Actinidia arguta
Details   A vigorous, deciduous vine native to East Asia, particularly in regions of Japan, Korea, and China.

Unlike the more common kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa), the hardy kiwi produces smaller, smooth-skinned berries that are green to reddish-brown and can be eaten whole without peeling.

The fruit is sweet and rich in vitamin C, making it a nutritious snack.

The plant is cold-hardy and can tolerate temperatures as low as -25°C, making it suitable for cultivation in temperate climates.
Diameter   1.00
Flowers   White male and female on seperate plants
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Shade / Sun   Full sun - part shade
Soil type   Well drained
Plant propagation

Plant propagation

Details   There are many ways to obtain healthy plants for next to nothing. By propagating your own plants you not only save money but can introduce genetic variation by starting new plants from seed.

If you are looking to replicate a natural ecosystem or create a biodiverse and healthy garden you are going to need a lot of plants. Many species can be cloned by taking cuttings or by layering.

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