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Companion Planting

Beat bad bugs the natural way by combining plants that grow well together. Planting flowers in the vegie patch is the ideal way to attract predators and pollinators to the garden too.

AGASTACHE LICORICE BLUE

AGASTACHE LICORICE BLUE

Long cultivated in Asia where the fragrant anise leaves are infused in tea and used in cooking. In addition to its medicinal qualities it is a fine flowering perennial with violet-blue spikes that last for weeks. Attracts ...

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BERGAMOT PANORAMA

BERGAMOT PANORAMA

Upright whorls of pink, red or white flowers are a calling sign to the insect world- bees, lacewings and hoverflies are all drawn to these vibrant flowers. Highly aromatic foliage is reminiscent of Lemon Verbena.

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Easy to grow from seed and one of the most popular plants for bee keepers. The slate grey leaves are topped by panicles of electric blue flowers that last for months and are the best for attracting pollinators to your ...

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CALENDULA GREEN HEART ORANGE

CALENDULA GREEN HEART ORANGE

For brilliant sunny colour on grey winter days, Calendula is always reliable. Use the bright orange petals as a gourmet treat on salads. One of the best companion plants.

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CHART COMPANION PLANTING

CHART COMPANION PLANTING

A delightful poster to hang on your wall that lets you know which plants make great companions in the garden.

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Strappy leaves with a mild garlic flavour. Ideal for stir fries. Also makes an ideal companion plant in the vegetable garden.

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CONEFLOWER MAGIC BOX

CONEFLOWER MAGIC BOX

Echinacea is a popular wildflower in the prairies of USA where its nectar is a source of food for butterflies and the seed heads provide a winter food source for birds. Here the cones are a magnet for all kinds of ...

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CONEFLOWER PURPLE

CONEFLOWER PURPLE

Purple, upright flowers are not only a magnet for bees but a popular addition to garden borders. An excellent cut flower.

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Looking light and gauzy in the garden, coriander grows rapidly in the cooler months. Eat the leaves fresh, dry-fry the seeds and use the roots for that nuance of Thailand in a stir-fry or curry.

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The perfect Home for our beneficial insects. Without these creatures, our gardens would be devoid of flowers and fruit. Insects such as the native wasp is a wonder pollinator and predator, or the ladybird ...

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INSECT HOUSE WITH BENEFICIAL INSECT COLL

INSECT HOUSE WITH BENEFICIAL INSECT COLL

Combine the Insect House with our Beneficial Insect Seed Collection for the ultimate way to attract good bugs to your garden. The Seed collection includes Queen Anne's Lace and alyssum for winter and spring flowers, ...

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MARIGOLD ALUMIA VANILLA CREAM

MARIGOLD ALUMIA VANILLA CREAM

A unique coloured French Marigold. Vanilla cream flowers on a bushy plant that flowers all through summer. They are perfect for planting in containers or in the front of a garden bed to attract beneficial insects ...

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Glossy, bright red petals with a jet black dot at the base, look at home in more formal cottage gardens.

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PYRETHRUM TRUE INSECTICIDAL

PYRETHRUM TRUE INSECTICIDAL

Ferny grey foliage with white daisy flowers that can be dried and ground to make the insecticide.

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The camphor-like scent of Tansy leaves repels ants and flies. Yellow buttons of flowers are held above ornamental ferny foliage.

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ZINNIA CALIFORNIA GIANTS

ZINNIA CALIFORNIA GIANTS

A rainbow of colours to uplift the soul and to lure ladybirds and butterflies to your garden. Bright blooms of coral pink, vivid orange, reds, yellows and purples are not at all bothered by the heat of summer. ...

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COMFREY BOCKING 14

COMFREY BOCKING 14

In 1954 Britain s best known organic gardener Lawrence D Hills established the Henry Doubleday Research Association - in the town of Bocking north-east of London. Lawrence s missions was to conduct trials ...

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PURPLE PATCH 20 Speedings

PURPLE PATCH 20 Speedings

Feed a family for under $40.00 A collection of stunning purple edibles, high in antioxidants in an all- in-one Autumn vegetable garden starter. 20 speedings including 5 Cauliflower SICILY PURPLE, Broccoli PURPEL SPROUTING, Cabbage RED DRUMHEAD and Kale RED RUSSIAN and 2 packets of easy seeds to sow now (Carrot PURPLE DRAGON and Pea PURPLE PODDED...

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GAS FLAME WAND Combo

GAS FLAME WAND Combo

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MEMBERS SAVE $49.95- This lightweight flame wand with its auto-ignition is ideal for killing all weeds in gravel or paved paths, patios and garden beds. It burns weeds at a safe distance eliminating the need to use nasty chemicals that will poison your soils. Our gardeners use this method to control weeds at our organically certified gardens. Th...

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2 YEAR MEMBERSHIP

2 YEAR MEMBERSHIP

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Join the club for 2 years ($34.50 per year) and let us show you how to grow your own food and flowers, no matter what size backyard you have. Learn to grow the tastiest gourmet strawberries and tomatoes that disappeared from supermarket shelves long ago and flowers that provide months of colour. Please note: A membership is to be in one name onl...

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