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  • Puntarelle ChicoryPuntarelle Chicory

    Chicory – Puntarelle (SM4.33) (Organic)

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    Chicory – Puntarelle (SM4.33) (Organic)

    An interesting chicory variety grown for its hollow bolting shoots. Unlike other chicory varieties which are grown for their leaves, Puntarelle is grown for its flowering shoots. The young shoots form a ‘head’ at the base of plant and are julienned into thin strips which are then soaked in cold water to removed some of their bitterness. In the water they twist and curl into elegant crisp and crunchy shapes which are then served with a punchy dressing to make a lovely late autumn salad.

    Shoots usually appear between mid-October and November.
    (Approximate seed count – 100)

    £2.50
  • Ammi majus/ Bishop's Flower (Organic)Ammi majus/ Bishop's Flower (Organic)

    Ammi majus/ Bishop’s Flower (Organic)

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    Ammi majus/ Bishop’s Flower (Organic)

    Popular filler for flower arrangements with lacy flower heads.

    This tall, branching plant with crisp white flower heads and finely feathered foliage provide invaluable additions to late spring and early summer bouquets. Ammi majus is one of the most useful and productive filler flowers you can grow from seed. Air dry flowers for two to three weeks in a dark, dry place for making dried flowers. Darkness is necessary to keep the flowers white.

    (Approximate seed count – 500)

    £1.95
  • Miss Jekyll Blue NigellaMiss Jekyll Blue Nigella

    Nigella – Miss Jekyll (Organic)

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    Nigella – Miss Jekyll (Organic)

    Pale blue mostly double flowers, sit atop a misty spray of delicate green foliage. A delightful sight in any garden or allotment and an excellent crop for attracting beneficial pollinators into your space. ‘Miss Jekylls’ captivating blooms are perfection in borders for cut flower arrangements and after the pods swell and dry the edible seeds can be harvested utilising the attractive seed head for dry flower crafts.

    This delightful annual has stood the test of time amongst garden designers, its is after all named after one of the greatest female garden designers of the 19th century whose influence is still very much alive in modern garden design today.
    (Approximate seed count – 200)

    £2.35
  • Red BasilRed Basil

    Basil – Red (Organic)

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    Basil – Red (Organic)

    Beautiful deep red purple foliage with similar taste and properties to common green basil. Red basil has both ornamental and culinary uses. We use it as garnish or to add colour to salads or made into pesto. It will look great in your garden, not to forget the amazing sweet scent of goodness when you walk past.
    (Approximate seed count – 350)

    £2.00
  • Lemon Balm (Organic)Lemon Balm (Organic)

    Lemon Balm (Organic)

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    Lemon Balm (Organic)

    Popular medicinal herb with delicate lemon fragrance.

    Fresh leaves of Lemon Balm make a delicious tea, or can be used fresh in salads. The herb has a long history as a medicinal plant for the nervous system and as mood up-lifting. A robust plant well suited for the British climate and easy to grow.

    (Approximate seed count – 130)

    £2.30
  • Aster - Single mix (Organic)Aster - Single mix (Organic)

    Aster – Single mix (Organic)

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    Aster – Single mix (Organic)

    A beauty of the garden with radiant star-like colourful blooms. Gardeners and insects alike love asters. They are great for bringing in beneficial insects to the garden. We love this annual mix due to the variety of colours it produces.

    (Approximate seed count – 100)

    £2.34
  • Swiss ChardSwiss Chard

    Chard – White (Organic)

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    Chard – White (Organic)

    A classic variety with glossy dark green leaves and thick white stems. If you need a leafy vegetable that ‘just grows’ Swiss Chard is a garden essential. From two sowings, one in the Spring and one in the Autumn, you can have chard almost all year round. In Fred’s words “Chard is just always there, even if you don’t want it, it’s still there”.
    This variety is robust, vigorous and very productive. You can use the stem and the leaf separately as they have different cooking qualities. Ronja’s favourite recipe is with the whole plant. Sauté onions in some oil with a bit of chilli and the Swiss chard, add some cooked white butter beans, serve with cheese on top – just delicious!
    (Approximate seed count – 200)

    £2.30
  • Ornamental Grass - Bunny Tails (Organic)Ornamental Grass - Bunny Tails (Organic)

    Ornamental Grass – Bunny Tails (Organic)

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    Ornamental Grass – Bunny Tails (Organic)

    *** This year’s crop is currently being processed and tested – we hope to get everything ready for 1 November catalogue launch ***

    A cutting garden staple that produces beautiful ornamental grass heads that resemble soft bunny tails. Bunny Tail Grass is a clump forming variety, producing an abundance of delicate stems from July – September. It’s also a great variety for drying, turning straw-coloured when dried and keeping its softness.
    (Approximate seed count – 300)

    £2.50
  • Fata Morgana ScabiosaFata Morgana Scabiosa

    Scabiosa – Fata Morgana (Organic)

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    Scabiosa – Fata Morgana (Organic)

    A beautiful variety producing pale creamy apricot and yellow blooms. What a stunner! We love this variety and it’s extremely productive too. It makes a fantastic cut flower as well as a wonderful addition to the border.

    Expect a vase life of up to 7-10 days if picked when the buds are just bursting open.
    (Approximate seed count – 50)

    £2.45
  • Thai BasilThai Basil

    Basil – Thai (Organic)

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    Basil – Thai (Organic)

    Irreplaceable, anise-flavoured variety used in Asian cooking on a compact plant that is equally as ornamental as it is culinary . Striking both in flavour and appearance, Thai basil has a more concentrated, spicy flavour than its more well known cousin with notes of anise and liquorice. It has smaller, narrow, pointed leaves with flowers and stems of a deep purple. It’s perfect for Thai green and red curries and stir fries and is resilient to longer cooking methods.
    (Approximate seed count – 350)

    £2.00
  • St John's WortSt John's Wort

    St John’s Wort (Organic)

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    St John’s Wort (Organic)

    Herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers from midsummer. St Johns wort has well researched medicinal properties, and a long history as a medicinal plant. It grows happily in a meadow or in a bed and gets 30-60cm tall. It self-seeds easily and spreads around. This is not a issue in the UK as it is a native wildflower.
    (Approximate seed count – 300)

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    £1.60
  • Teddy Bear SunflowerTeddy Bear Sunflower

    Sunflower – Teddy Bear (Organic)

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    Sunflower – Teddy Bear (Organic)

    Coming soon… currently being processed and tested

    A quirky dwarf variety producing fluffy ultra-double blooms. This unique sunflower is named Teddy Bear due its very soft pompom like blooms with almost no smooth centre. The plants have a branching habit so will produce multiple flowering stems on each plant.
    (Approximate seed count – 24)

    £2.35