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Perennial Vegetables

Perennial vegetables offer more than just delicious homegrown produce year after year, they also provide permanent structural elements in the vegie garden. Plant in a well-prepared garden bed and in a dedicated position to maximise their harvest and performance. Ideal as edging plants or as dividers for crop rotation, mass plant for maximum impact.

ASPARAGUS 'FAT BASTARD' F1

ASPARAGUS 'FAT BASTARD' F1

The fattest spears than any other variety and a much higher yield with excellent rust resistance. Allow three years for the crown to dvelope from seed and two years for growth from the crown. Then enjoy this early spring tender treat.

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ASPARAGUS 'MARY WASHINGTON'

ASPARAGUS 'MARY WASHINGTON'

This traditional open-pollinated variety is still a garden favourite. Mary Washington is a proven performer due to its vigour and good resistance to rust. Abundant slender spears producedduring spring. Grow in the dark to produce the highly prized white spears.

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ASPARAGUS 'MARY WASHINGTON'

ASPARAGUS 'MARY WASHINGTON'

This traditional open-pollinated variety was introduced in the USA in 1919 and made its way to Australia in 1929, where it is still a garden favourite today. Mary Washington is a proven performer due to its vigour and good resistance to rust. Abundant slender green spears are produced during spring, or grow in the dark to produce those highly pr...

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ASPARAGUS 'SWEET PURPLE'

ASPARAGUS 'SWEET PURPLE'

The tender spears of royal purple will delight the eye as well as the palate. A light cutting of spears in the second year is followed by increasing harvests for the next 20 years. Higher in sugar than green varieties, the natural sweetness is best enjoyed fresh from the garden.

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ASPARAGUS 'SWEET PURPLE'

ASPARAGUS 'SWEET PURPLE'

With a 20% higher sugar content than the green asparagus this purple variety of asparagus has a wonderful mild earthy flavour when cooked or eaten raw. Cut spears back in second year to increase harvest.

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An easy-to-grow root vegetable that adds a spicy punch to your roast beef salads. Grate and blend with vinegar to use as a condiment. Plant in a container for ease of harvest and to contain plant spread. Propagate by root cuttings and division.

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RHUBARB 'BIG BOY'

RHUBARB 'BIG BOY'

The magnificent large leaves and long stems of this Queensland market garden variety of rhubarb give rise to it's name - 'Big Boy'. The edible long slender stems flush with burgundy as they run up towards the large green leaves. Another market garden variety saved from the Mt Tamborine region of Queensland.

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RHUBARB 'RUBY RED DWARF'

RHUBARB 'RUBY RED DWARF'

This compact old English variety of rhubarb is a reliable producer that's perfect for containers or gardens with limited space. Well known in Australia having been grown here for over 100 years, the short thick stems are a bright ruby red and the leaves a distinctive blue-green.

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RHUBARB 'VICTORIA'

RHUBARB 'VICTORIA'

Also known as `Large Victoria', this rhubarb produces large sticks of good flavour and intense reddish-pink colour. A standard variety that crops reliably for the backyarder. Harvest 2 years from sowing.

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SIBERIAN CHIVES

SIBERIAN CHIVES

These incredible ornamental chives provide months of colour during summer. Perfectly round purple flowerheads are beloved by bees and butterflies, and the scented foliage is a welcome pest deterrent. A decorative and delicious plant for just about everywhere – ideal for the herb and kitchen garden, along pathways and in pots for a burst of summe...

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ASPARAGUS 'FAT BASTARD'

ASPARAGUS 'FAT BASTARD'

Named for its delicious plump spears, this high-yielding green asparagus has good rust resistance and is a proven garden performer. An F1 hybrid that produces fatter-than-normal spears, allow a couple of years for the crown to establish and the spears to develop. Harvest spears around 20cm. Fern will grow to one metre.

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GLOBE ARTICHOKE 'IMPERIAL STAR' PVP

GLOBE ARTICHOKE 'IMPERIAL STAR' PVP

Grown for its architectural form as well as its flower. The Flower head is picked before opening and the leaves and heart are eaten for their delicious flavour and smooth buttery texture. Plants provide an average of 6–8 buds in the first year. Cut back after flowering for increased yields in the following years. Offsets can be divided to propag...

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RHUBARB 'MOUNT TAMBORINE'

RHUBARB 'MOUNT TAMBORINE'

Originally a Queensland market garden variety from the Mt Tamborine region. Abandoned by the supermarkets as their shelves can't accommodate the large stems! This is the variety to grow if you want to win the `best in show' at your local fete. The ruby-red stems colour all the way into the leaf veins.

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RHUBARB 'WINTER WONDER'

RHUBARB 'WINTER WONDER'

Selected from the market gardens around Melbourne, this variety stands up proud in the cooler months when most other rhubarbs are ready to be chopped back in preparation for their spring flush. Deep red at the base with smaller pointed leaves.

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Member Exclusives

Waves of Blue cut flower collection

Waves of Blue cut flower collection

Produces nature's finest, enchanting shades of blues and whites. Freshly picked, gathered and hand arranged, these plants give a long-lasting, elegant floral arrangement that is sure to impress. Includes Delphinium Butterfly Mix, Blue Sea Holly, Salvia Blue Monday and False Queen Anne's Lace.

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CITRUS STARTER PACK

CITRUS STARTER PACK

If you’re thinking about growing your own citrus at home, this is the ultimate starter collection. We’ve combined five of our favourite varieties to help you create your own citrus grove, including one plant each of Orange ‘Lane’s Late’, Lemon ‘Prior Lisbon’, Lime ‘Tahitian’, Tangelo ‘Minneola’ and Mandarin ‘Imperial’. Once established, you’ll b...

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2 year membership + Garden Calendar and 2 Seed Packets

2 year membership + Garden Calendar and 2 Seed Packets

Membership: MNE2CA2

Join the club and receive an exclusive gift, valued at $30. A stunning calendar featuring key dates, a guide to which seeds to sow each month and plenty of space to add your own events. Plus two free packets of some popular seeds – Tomato 'Black Cherry' and Lettuce Heirloom Mix.

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