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Culinary |
| Grow Code |
COMMON NAME |(Gaelic name) | Latin name | Notes | Size | Description |
Price |
| a | SORREL, BROAD LEAVED (Samh) Rumex rugosa/acetosa Use the leaves sparingly as a garnish for soups or salads. The juice of the leaves will curdle milk or make junket. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| BOX Buxus sempervirens P E Evergreen shrub ideal for hedging the herb garden. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| CRANBERRY (Muileag) Vaccinium oxycoccus P 2cm. Locally native in Highland spagnum bog areas, a creeping plant with tiny pink flowers and small red edible berries. Grow in a moist peaty area. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| THYME, CARAWAY Thymus herba-barona P E 5cm. Compact hardy creeping variety with caraway like scent and flavour. Mauve flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| ROSEMARY, PROSTRATE P E 10cm. A dwarf drooping variety with light blue flowers which is very suitable for a small patio pot. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| c | SWEET VIOLET (Fail chuach) Viola odorata P E 10cm. Spring and autumn violet flowers; used as a colouring and flavouring agent in food and confectionery. Medicinal. Shade in summer. |
Plant - £1.90 Seeds - £1.50 |
| s | CLOUDBERRY (Oidhreag) Rubus chamaemorus P 10cm. Native white flowered and orange berried fruit, for jams, jellies and drinks. Enjoys acidic moist conditions. |
Plant - £3.50 Seeds - £1.90 |
| c | STRAWBERRY, WILD (Subh-lair) Fragaria vesca P 10cm. Edible ground cover, with delicious flavour and fragrance. The leaves also make a healthy tasty tea. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| CROWBERRY (Dearcan feannaig) Empetrum nigrum P E 10cm. Native creeping evergreen with pink flowers and black berries, tasty in a mixed wild fruit salad. Prefers acidic conditions. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| JUNIPER, PROSTRATE Juniperus communis depressa. P E 10cm. Prostrate evergreen ground cover shrub native to Highlands. Oil of Juniper is much used in medicine. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| c | LAMB'S LETTUCE OR CORN SALAD Valerianella locusta A 10cm. A delicious salad herb especially in the winter, being very hardy. Sow in August for winter/spring cutting. |
Seeds - £1.50 |
| a | OYSTER PLANT (Tiodhiac na mara) Mertensia maritima P 10cm. A very attractive creeping plant native to the coasts of northern Scotland. The trailing stems bear blue-green succulent leaves with an oyster-like flavour, and bright blue flowers. |
Plant - £4.30 Seeds - £2.80 |
| SAFFRON (Cro) Crocus sativus P 10cm. Autumn flowering crocus containing large yellow styles and orange-red stigmas - the part of culinary and medicinal value. Sheltered site.The bulbs are usually available for planting in august |
Bulbs (3) - £1.90 |
| PENNYROYAL, CREEPING Mentha pulegium P 10cm. Ground cover with a refreshing aroma and flavour. Insect repellent. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAVORY, 'PURPLE MOUNTAIN' Satureja montana P E 15cm. A small attractive shrub from the hills of south-east Europe. It may be used in all savoury bean dishes and the purple flowers provide a bright garnish. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| SAVORY, LEMON Satureja montana citriodara P E 15cm. Lemon savoury flavour for adding a flourish to food. Grow in a rock garden and clip back after flowering. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| BOX, DWARF Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa P E 15cm. A slow growing variety for those gardeners wanting a minimal hedge. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| STRAWBERRY, HIMALAYAN Fragaria nubicola P 15cm. Native to the Hamalaya at altitudes between 2-3,000 metres, this softly haired perennial bears white flowers in May and small red fruits with a pleasant flavour in July. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| BUTTERBUR, JAPANESE / FUKI . Petasites japonicus P RR 15cm. A plant for the moist partially shaded wild garden where the early cream flowers and large round leaves should be appreciated. Butterbur stem and leaf are toxic when eaten fresh, but boiled soaked and cooked again provide a delicate vegetable. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| THYME, COMPACT Thymus vulgaris compactum P E 15cm. A neat dwarf variety very suitable for the minimal garden, pot or formal edging. It has a good scent and flavour, use like Garden Thyme. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| ONION , POTATO Allium cepa aggregatum P 15cm. A shallot-like small salad or pickling onion growing partially underground. Plant in early spring. |
Bulbs (3) - £1.90 |
| COWBERRY / LINGONBERRY (Lus nam Broileag) Vaccinium vitis-idaea P 20cm. 'Red Whortleberry'. Highland evergreen herb. Pink or white flowers followed by red edible berries. Prefers acidic conditions. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| c | GARLIC, WILD/WOOD (Creamh) Allium ursinum P 20cm. 'Ramsons'. Bright white star-like flowers and broad tasty leaves in early spring ,excellent in cleansing salads or with cheeses. Under cultivation with additional compost, the bulb can grow to a large enough size to use in the kitchen. Moist, shaded site. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MARJORAM, GOLDEN Origanum crispum aureum P 20cm. A small variety with mauve-pink flowers over gold-green rounded leaves. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, BROAD-LEAVED Thymus pulegioides P E 20cm. A very hardy large leaved semi prostrate variety with bright mauve flowers. Use like garden thyme. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| c | COWSLIP (Muisean) Primula veris/officinalis P 20cm. Cheerful yellow-orange spring and autumn flowers. For winemaking, in skin lotions or in medicine. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.50 |
| a or c | PARSLEY, CURLED (Pearsal) Petroselinum crispum Bi 20cm. The moss-curled variety for sauces, soups, salads and garnishing. |
Plant - £0.80 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | CHIVES (Feuran) Allium schoenoprasum P 20cm. Subtle onion flavoured leaves which are snipped like grass for use in salads, omelettes, cheese or baked potatoes. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MARJORAM, DWARF Origanum vulgare compactum P 20cm. Delightful late flowering small compact variety throwing clumps of pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| RAKKYO Allium chinense P 20cm. In Japan this easily grown onion is used mainly in pickles. The strong flavoured leaves are also good to eat in salads and stir fries. They appear early in the season |
Plant - £1.90 |
| g | BASIL, SACRED or TULSI Ocimum sanctum/tenuiflorum HHA 25cm. Holy Hindu herb, sacred to Krishna and Vishnu and traditionally grown by temples. A hardier variety for northern gardens, but with a slightly more spicy flavour. Basils contain antisceptic properties. Available from april to august. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| c | BALDMONEY/SPIGNEL (Muilceann) Meum athamanticum P 30cm. Native to Scotland and once used extensively as a sweet root vegetable. The feathery foliage adds an aromatic flavour to soups and vegetable dishes. |
Plant - £3.50 Seeds - £1.90 |
| MARJORAM, GOLD TIPPED Origanum vulgare P 30cm. Very attractive foliage with yellow-gold tips, also with good flavour and scent. Cut back in July to maintain the variegated effect. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| MINT, GINGER Mentha x gracilis varia P RR 30cm. Beautiful golden and green leaves, with a warm scent and flavour. Try it in salads and mayonnaise. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| ARTICHOKE, CHINESE Stachys affinis P 30cm. Sweet and crisp white tubers. Excellent as a winter vegetable, either raw, boiled, fried or pickled. Plant 8cm deep and 15cm apart. |
Tubers (3) - £1.50 |
| CHIVES, GIANT Allium schoenoprasum sibiricum P 30cm. Slightly larger leaved more onion flavoured variety. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a or g | PARSLEY, FRENCH Petroselinum crispum Bi 30cm. Plain leaved vigorous variety. |
Plant - £0.80 Seeds - £1.00 |
| g | PENNYROYAL, UPRIGHT (Peighinn rioghail) Mentha pulegium P 30cm. Non spreading mint with a stimulating peppermint scent and whorls of mauve flowers. Medicinal but not during pregnancy. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| OREGANO, GREEK Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum P 30cm. White flowered, warm scented and hot spicy flavoured variety from the mountains of Greece. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| BALM, DWARF LEMON Melissa officinalis compactum P 30cm. For gardeners with limited space or wanting only the occasional leaf, this very compact deep green non flowering variety should be of interest. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| g | BASIL, SWEET Ocimum basilicum HHA 30cm. Bright green aromatic leaves; an essential herb for tomato dishes, sauces, soups or salads. Available from april to august |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| CHIVES, BLACK ISLE BLUSH Allium schoenoprasum P 30cm. R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit 1995. Our own light mauve flowered variety which 'blushes' with a deep pink flower centre. Use as for common chives. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| GARLIC, GOLDEN Allium moly P 30cm. A broad leaved variety with yellow flowers. The small bulbs have a good flavour. Plant 2cm deep. |
Bulbs (3) - £1.90 |
| CHIVES, PINK PERFECTION Allium schoenoprasum roseum P 30cm. R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit 1995. Chives make a handsome border plant if allowed to flower; dead head to promote more blooms. Our distinct pink form adds variety and is good to eat. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| a or g | CHIVES, GARLIC Allium tuberosum P 30cm. From China. An irresistible combination of wild garlic and chives, excellent in cream cheese or crowdie. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| c | CAMAS Camassia esculenta P 30cm. From NW America, early spring foliage followed by violet/blue flowers. The small edible tubers may be baked or roasted and have a chestnut-like flavour. |
Seeds - £1.50 Tubers (3) - £1.90 |
| CALAMINT, GARDEN (Calameilt) Calamintha grandiflora P 30cm. Pink flowers and delicate scented foliage which makes a refreshing minty herb tea. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| ROSEMARY, CORSICAN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 30cm. A semi-prostrate medium blue flowered variety that has stood several hard winters. It combines a good aroma with flavour and enjoys a moderately fertile well drained soil or large pot. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| c | MINERS' LETTUCE/CLAYTONIA Claytonia perfoliata. Bi 30cm. A very hardy salad plant with succulent leaves high in vitamin C. Sow in August for a winter supply. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| SAGE, SPANISH Salvia lavandulifolia P E 30cm. Small dark green leaves and violet/ purple flowers. A good edible aromatic variety for the small garden or pot. Recent research suggests that it may help to improve memory. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| a or c | CRESS, AMERICAN or LAND Barbara verna Bi 30cm. Similiar foliage, flavour and use as watercress. Sow in August for a winter supply. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| GOOD KING HENRY (Praiseach bra thair) Chenopodium bonus-henricus P 30cm. The leaves substitute for spinach, and the young shoots are prepared and eaten like asparagus. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| c | GARLIC, MUSTARD Alliaria petiolata Bi 30cm. If you enjoy semi-wild cleansing spring salads, this easily grown native should be of interest, living up to its name. Sow outside but expect sporadic germination. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| HORSERADISH, JAPANESE or WASABI Wasabia japonica P 30cm. A perennial herbaceous plant from Japan with large heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. The young leaves are good in salads and the root has a strong mustard-like flavour. Enjoys rich moist soil and partial shade. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| COTTON LAVENDER , GREEN Santolina rosmarinifolia P.E. 30cm. A dwarf evergreen shrub that grows at some altitude in the spanish Sierra Nevada, usually in amongst Lavenders and Rosemaries. It has a distinct olive-like aroma and makes a good edging plant with yellow flowers for the herb garden. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| SEA HOLLY (Cuillion traghad) Eryngium maritimum P 30cm. A beautiful native perennial with green, blue and white veined foliage, topped by powder blue flowers. Eryngo roots were once used in medicine, and candied as a sweet. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| SAVORY, WINTER Satureja montana P 30cm. This perennial white flowered variety has quite a strong flavour for bean and pulse cookery. Use fresh or dried. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| THYME, FRAGRANT/ORANGE Thymus fragrantissimus P 30cm. Strong balsam-orange scented bush type with pink-white flowers. Useful in pot-pourri or try in an aromatic tisane. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| a | SALAD BURNET Sanguisorba minor P E 30cm. An attractive herb for the 'wild' rock garden, bearing deep pink flowers. The young leaves have a cucumber-like taste for use in salads. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| THYME, LEMON Thymus x citriodorus P E 30cm. Has a fruity flavour and a refreshing aroma. Excellent in salads, teas, herb butter and on fish and meat dishes. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | SORREL, BUCKLER-LEAVED Rumex scutatus P 30cm. Smaller leaved, but with a less sharp taste than the broad leaved. The mashed leaf mixed with lemon juice and sugar may be used as a green sauce with meat. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | WELSH ONION Allium fistulosum P E 30cm. Use the green leaves like chives for flavouring, especially in the winter. Has a milder flavour than the tree onion. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a or g | THYME, GARDEN Thymus vulgaris P E 30cm. Neat evergreen bushes, bearing mauve-pink flowers, loved by bees and butterflies. Use a sprig as a garnish for all meat or vegetable dishes. Medicinally a mild and effective antiseptic. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| ONION, EVERLASTING Allium cepa perutile P 30cm. A non flowering perennial which produces profuse clumps of leaves, standing well through the winter. Cut and use like chives. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| THYME, PORLOCK Thymus polytrichus P E 30cm. Similar to Garden Thyme in habit and flavour, but producing pink flowers early in the summer. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| WOODRUFF, SWEET (Lusa-caitheamh) Asperula odorata /Galium odorata P 30cm. Woodland plant with bright white flowers. Dried leaves scented of new-mown hay for linen bags and pot-pourri, medicinal. Shaded site. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| LEMON MINT Mentha citrata P 30cm. A small mint with a refeshing aroma and interesting flavour |
Plant - £1.50 |
| OREGANO, TOMINTOUL Origanum vulgare P 30cm. Scotland also has it's own distinct, very hardy varieties. This one comes from the Grampians and has a mild flavour that can be used in quantity. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| OREGANO, HIMALAYAN Origanum vulgare P 30cm. A pink, sometimes white flowered hardy variety from the Nyamba Valley, Humla Region, north-west Nepal, collected at 3,400 metres. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| WOODRUFF, DYERS Asperula tinctoria P 30cm. Creeping woodland herb with white flowers. The roots yield a red dye. Shaded site. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SOAPWORT Saponaria officinalis P 30cm. Pink and white flowers in late summer. The leaves, stem or roots produce a fine soap for cleaning silks and tapestries. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MACE, ENGLISH Achillea ageratum P 45cm. Massed daisy-like flowers and bright green aromatic leaves, for flavouring sauces and garnishing soups. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | MARJORAM, POT Origanum vulgare P 45cm. An important herb for seasoning meat, egg dishes and stuffing, with a warm balsamic scent and mild aromatic taste. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MARJORAM, WILD OR SCOTS OREGANO (Lus-Marsalaidh) Origanum vulgare P 45cm. A hardy native herb producing tufts of rose-mauve flowers. Use the leaves and flowers freely in salads, drinks and sauces. They also contain mild antisceptic properties. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| BLAEBERRY/BILBERRY (Braoileag) Vaccinium myrtillus P 45cm. Native deciduous undershrub with sweet deep purple berries for use in juice, jam, pies or wine. The leaves help lower blood sugar levels. Enjoys acidic moist soil, with a little shade. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| ROCK SAMPHIRE Crithmum maritimum P 45cm. Yellow-white flowers and succulent foliage which is excellent to eat either fresh, cooked or pickled.A native plant of the foreshore. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| SKIRRET (Crumagam) Sium sisarum P 45cm. A tuberous rooted herb with a sweet and aromatic white root once used in the Highlands. It may be eaten raw, baked, fried or mashed. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a or c | CHERVIL (Costag) Anthriscus cerefolium A Bi 45cm. Delicate scented anise flavoured leaves for garnishing soups, salads or sauces. Sow in August for a winter supply. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | MARIGOLD, POT Calendula officinalis A 45cm. Marigold petals colour and flavour cakes, soups, cheese and rice. This is the only variety of medicinal value, and a soothing skin ointment can be prepared from the petals. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| OCA Oxalis tuberosa P 45cm. From the Peruvian Andes, this attractive yellow flowering herbaceous plant produces a tasty tuber that can be eaten fresh, boiled, stir-fried or used in stews. Grow like a potato. Available from november to april. |
Tubers (3) - £1.90 |
| c | CARAWAY (Carbhaidh) Carum carvi Bi 60cm. Sow outside in the summer, and harvest seeds the following summer. Sprinkle on cakes and bread. Good in soups and cheese. Medicinal. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| STEVIA (Sugar Plant) Stevia rebaudiana T P 60cm. A deciduous shrub from Paraguay, where it is used to sweeten Maté. We use the leaves either fresh or dried to sweeten any herb tea and recommend it as a good alternative to cane or beet sugar. Grow indoors all year round in the UK. Available from may to september. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| MASHUA/TUBEROUS NASTURTIUM Tropaeolum tuberosum P 60cm. From the Andes, orange-red trumpet flowers and attractive yellow/red tubers. These have a peppery flavour when fresh, but vanilla-like when cooked. Reputed to have anaphrodisiac properties ! The leaves are also tasty in salad. Grow like a potato- available from november to april. |
Tuber - £1.90 |
| CARDAMOM Elettaria cardamomum TP 60cm. An attractive houseplant with deep green glossy leaves that are scented and flavoured; try the leaf in a delicate aromatic tea since it is shy to flower and seed. Grow indoors in a shady place. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| HORSERADISH (Meacan-each) Armoracea rusticana P 60cm. RR Plant in a rich soil, in an odd corner, or a sunken bucket. For suce try combining the root with grated apple and cream. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| GINGER, JAPANESE MIOGA Zingiber mioga HHP 60cm. In Japan, the delicate flower buds are blanched and eaten in salads, but if allowed to develop become yellow and white flowers. A decoction from the root may be used to wash inflamed eyes and to help prevent malaria. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| GARLIC, ROCAMBOLE Allium sativum var. ophioscordon P 60cm. Red bulbed variety with a curled stem bearing bulbils. Plant out 10cm apart preferably in the autumn |
Bulbs (3) - £1.90 |
| GARLIC, Giant Allium giganteum P 60cm. Large juicy bulbs with mauve flower spikes. Plant in autumn or spring in rich ground. |
Bulb - £1.90 |
| a | CORIANDER (Lus a choire) Coriandrum sativum A 60cm. Leaves and seeds for flavouring salads, cumes, pickles and chutney. Sow in succession for a constant leaf supply. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| a | VALERIAN, RED Centranthus ruber P 60cm. Striking clustered rose-red flowers loved by butterflies. The young shoots are eaten as a vegetable on the continent. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| CORIANDER, VIETNAMESE Persicaria odorata HHP 60cm. An easily grown perennial with strong lemony coriander aromatic leaves used in SE Asian cooking. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| BASIL, AFRICAN BLUE Ocimum killmanscharicum X O basilicum purpurescens HHP 60cm. This hybrid perennial is not only a stunning ornamental with variegated foliage and bright purple flower spikes, but it has a great scent and flavour. Grow on a windowsill/porch/conservatory in the winter, and outdoors in the summer.It is the hardiest of the culinary perennial Basils. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| BALM, GOLDEN Melissa officinalis aurea P 60cm. A very attractive golden variegated form of lemon balm, with similar uses. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| SORREL, PROFUSION P 60cm. A non-flowering vigorous leafy variety for soups and sauces. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| ONION , TREE Allium cepa proliferum P E 60cm. An intruiging perennial herb which bears clusters of small onions on the tips of its stems; delicious in salads or as pickles. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| PEPPERMINT Mentha x piperita P RR 60cm. The pure black variety with strong scent and flavour. Contains antiseptic properties, excellent fresh or dried as a tea for indigestion. We have our own packets of loose dried leaf available ..30 grams for £1.50. There is a noticeable quality difference between ours and the usual tea bag variety ! |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | ROCKET (SALAD) Eruca versicaria sativa A 60cm. Grows like a rocket! Has peppery tasting leaves, excellent in pizzas. Sow outside. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| SAGE, NARROW LEAVED Salvia officinalis P E 60cm. The narrow leaved free flowering variety; has a slightly stronger flavour. The flowers are good to eat fresh or dried for a sweeter herb tea that helps to keep away winter coughs and colds |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, PURPLE/RED Salvia officinalis purpurea P E 60cm. Non-flowering variety with attractive deep red/purple foliage containing antiseptic properties, excellent for gargling away sore throats. Add some honey to help the healing along ! |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| WATERMINT (Cairteal) Mentha aquatica P RR 60cm. Whorls of lilac flowers. A mild stimulant producing gentle perspiration, beneficial for colds and fevers. Moist site or waterside. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SPEARMINT (Mionnt gharaidh) Mentha spicata P RR 60cm. The usual garden mint for sauces and jelly. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MINT, RED RARIPILA Mentha x smithiana P RR 60cm. Unusual red-tinged foliage and a fruity scent. Goes well with peas. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MINT, MOROCCAN Mentha spicata P RR 60cm. The variety the Arabs drink, add a drop of honey, if you wish, for one of the most refreshing herb teas. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | MINT, KOREAN Agastache rugosa P 60cm. An oriental herbaceous perennial with mauve flowers loved by bees and butterflies. The leaves are good for mint tea either fresh or dried. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| SAGE, GOLDEN Salvia icterina P E 60cm. Bright yellow-gold and apple green foliage. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| MARJORAM, GOLD Origanum vulgare aureum P 60cm. A hardy variegated form of the wild marjoram with similar culinary or medicinal uses. Gold-yellow foliage and mauve-pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| LOVAGE, SCOTS (Siunas) Ligusticum scoticum P 60cm. Smaller native species with similar uses as Garden Lovage, better for a small garden. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SEAKALE Crambe maritima P 60cm. Blanch the young shoots and use like asparagus; the young leaves make a good vegetable, and the white flowers are honey scented. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| LADIES' BEDSTRAW Galium verum P 60cm. Aromatic foliage and flowers for pot-pourri, herb pillows, curdling milk, colouring cheese and a red dye for fabrics. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a or c | ANISE HYSSOP Agastache foeniculum Bi 75cm. Spikes of mauve-purple flowers, bedecked with butterflies and bees. Anise flavoured and scented leaves. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| TARRAGON, FRENCH Artemisia dracunculus P 75cm. An essential herb for tarragon vinegar, sauces, soups, egg and chicken dishes. Our hardy variety has an excelent colour, aroma and flavour. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| SAGE, BROAD LEAVED (Slan lus) Salvia latifolia P E 75cm. The broad-leaved culinary sage. Use the leaves in stuffings or cheeses. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | BORAGE (Borrach) Borago officinalis A 75cm. Brilliant blue flowers loved by bees. The cucumber flavoured leaves flavour drinks, and the flowers brighten salads. The seed oil is used to produce a health supplement. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| a or c | CHAMOMILE, DYERS' Anthemis tinctoria P 75cm. Superb herbaceous plant producing masses of brilliant yellow flowers, good for cutting. Produces a yellow dye. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MINT, BOWLES Mentha x villosa alopecuroides P RR 90cm. Originally from E. A. Bowles' garden. A larger form of Applemint with similar uses. Rust free in our garden. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| CITRONELLA Cymbopogon nardus TP 90cm. A vigorous tropical grass from S.E. Asia, producing an oil that is essential for insect repellant, perfume, soap, food, drink and medicine. The leaves may be used for cooking and in drinks like Lemon grass. Grow indoors all year round. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| c | WELD (Lus bhuide mor) Reseda luteola Bi 90cm. Green-yellow flower spikes. An ancient and well used dye plant. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| g | CELERY HERB (Lus na smalaig) Apium graveolens Bi 90cm. The wild variety producing celery leaf flavour nearly all year round, medicinal. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| ROSEMARY, SEVERN SEAS Rosemarinus officinalis HHP P E 90cm. A good variety for growing in a pot, bearing semi-prostrate branches laden with dark blue flowers. Bring into a sheltered place over winter. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, PINK Rosemarinus officinalis roseus P E 90cm. Attractive pink flowers and lighter green foliage bearing good scent and flavour. Sheltered site. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| a | BALM, LEMON Melissa officinalis P 90cm. Lemon flavoured and scented leaves best used fresh in soothing drinks, salads, sauces and stuffings. Pot-pourri herb. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| c | CLARY SAGE (Torman) Salvia sclarea Bi 90cm. ''Clear Eye'. Mauve-pink or white strongly aromatic flowers. Flavours beers, wines; pot-pourri herb.. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| LEEK, BABINGTON Allum babingtonii P 90cm. An unusual wild vegetable found only in western Ireland and south-western England. Plant the bulbs in fertile soil 2cms deep and 15cm apart, harvest and cook as for the common leek. |
Bulb - £1.90 |
| WOAD (Guirmean) Isatis tinctoria Bi 90cm. Ancient and modern dyeplant. Sweet scented yellow flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MINT, APPLE Mentha suaveolens P 90cm. Woolly-green foliage, excellent for mint sauce and summer drinks. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a or g | SHISO ( Green) Perilla frutescens A 90cm. Popular in Japan as an interesting flavouring herb for use fresh in fish dishes like sushi and sashami, also tempura and tofu, try it over salads.. It is a hardy annual, but likes warm conditions for germination so start under glass or cloche. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| ALECOST or COSTMARY Tanacetum balsamita ssp balsamita P 90cm. Mint-balsam scented leaves and yellow-white daisy flowers. Use the leaves for flavouring salads or for adding spice to ale, or dried in pot-pourri. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| ROSEMARY, BENENDEN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 90cm. Delicate and distinctive scented foliage with blue flowers. Sheltered site at base of south facing wall. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| g | LEMON GRASS Cymbopogon citratus HHP 90cm. Strong lemony flavoured leaves which may be cut for use in drinks, stir fries and many oriental dishes; they also make a refreshing herb tea. Grow in a sunny spot in the house and outdoors in warm summers. |
Plant - £5.50 Seeds - £2.80 |
| LEMON VERBENA Aloysia triphylla HHP 90cm. A deciduous shrub from south America providing us with a rich lemon scent and flavour. The leaves are excellent in drinks, or salads, and for pot-pourri. Lovely small white-violet flowers in late summer. Bring indoors for the winter in cold climates. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| TANSY, WILD (Lus na frainge) Tanacetum vulgare RR 90cm. A flavouring herb with fern-like leaves and yellow button flowers. Try the leaf sparingly to give a tang to omelettes and cakes. Tansy puddings were once customary at Easter.A medicinal vermifuge. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| c | SWEET CICELY (Cos uisge) Myrrhis odorata P 90cm. White flowers and bright green foliage, scented and flavoured of anise. The leaves, seeds or roots may be used in stewing fruit, reducing acidity and sugar requirements. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| LIQUORICE, EUROPEAN (Maide-milis) Glycyrrhiza glabra P 90cm. Liquorice root is used as a sweetening and flavouring agent in food, drinks and medicine. This vigorous variety has a high sugar content and is free flowering. Grow in a cold frame in northern or frosty gardens. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| ROSEMARY, WHITE Rosemarinus officinalis albiflorus P E 120cm. An unusual almost white flowered variety with similar flavour, scent and use as the wild Rosemary. 'Rosemary is for remembrance.' |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| ROSEMARY, MISS JESSOPP'S UPRIGHT Rosemarinus fastigiatus P E 120cm. Has a more upright, compact habit. Rosemary leaves make a benficial rinse for dark hair; medicinally a tisane relieves headaches. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY (Ros Mhuire) Rosemarinus officinalis P E 120cm. The blue flowered aromatic evergreen shrub. Use lightly with lamb, stews, roast potatoes, soups and herb butter. Select a sheltered site with well drained soil. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| a | FENNEL, WILD Foeniculum vulgare P 120cm. This wild variety is more hardy, and produces seed more readily in the north, than the green garden variety. Try the seeds in bread & cakes. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | DILL (Dill) Anetheum graveolens A 120cm. Fresh leaves for salads, fish dishes or cheese; seeds and leaves for pickling cucumbers or chutneys. Medicinally beneficial for infants' indigestion. Sow in succession for a regular supply of leaf. |
Seeds - £0.80 |
| a | LOVAGE (Luibj an liugair) Levisticum officinalis P 150cm. A large herb with a habit and flavour reminiscent of celery. The chopped stem or leaf is good in soups and stews. Medicinal seeds and root. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| FENNEL, GREEN or GARDEN (Lus an t'saoidh) Foeniculum vulgare P 150cm. Bright green aromatic feathery foliage. Use the leaves in soups, sauces and fish dishes. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| FENNEL, BRONZE Foeniculum vulgare purpureum P 150cm. A handsome vanety of Fennel, with similar uses. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| ARTICHOKE, JERUSALEM Helianthus tuberosus P 150cm. A root vegetable from North America that is good raw, stir-fried, boiled, baked or pureed for a winter soup. Our variety is white skinned and fairly smooth. |
Tubers (3) - £1.90 |
| c | ANGELICA (Lus nam buadha) Angelica archangelica Bi P 160cm. A stately plant bearing large spherical flower heads. The stems are excellent for taking the tartness from rhubarb, or may be candied for caked and sweets. Medicinal seed and root, mainly for digestion. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| ARTICHOKE, GLOBE Cynara cardunculus/scolymus P 170cm. A green globe variety that has withstood several long Highland winters. If the delicious flower bracts are not eaten, they make a very attractive large border flower. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| ROSEMARY, 'LILIE'S BLUE' Rosemarinus officinalis P E 170cm. A hardy and prolific early blue flowered rosemary originally from wild stock, yet with good scent and flavour. It is named after my gardening grandmother. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| MYRTLE Myrtus communis HHP E 180cm. A fine shrub from southern Europe with glossy evergreen foliage, numerous white flowers and blue-black berries. The fragrant leaves may be used like bay leaves and the berries as a spice. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| CURRY LEAF Murraya koenigii TP 180cm. The fresh leaves of this tender Indian tree are an essential ingredient for authentic curries, providing us with a warm aromatic herb that aids digestion and stimulates the appetite.The young plants ( about 10 to 15 cms high when sold) are best kept indoors until large enough to be placed outdoors in warm summers. Keep in a container so that it can be overwintered in a more sheltered place.Usually available from june to september. |
Small Plant - £9.00 |
| HOP, DWARF Humulus lupulus compactum P 200cm. Climber. A 'new' variety for the compact garden or large pot, but free flowering. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| HOP, WILD (Lus na leanna) Humulus lupulus P 450cm. Climber. Hop flowers flavour ale, and when dried in pillows allay insomnia and irritation. The dried leaves make a sedative tea. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| HOP 'FUGGLE' Humulus lupulus P 450cm. Climber. The best variety for the home brew enthusiast. 'Rub' off some of the young shoots and cook them like asparagus. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| HOP, GOLDEN (Lus na leanna) Humulus lupulus aureum P 450cm. Climber. Very attractive bright yellow golden climbing foliage. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| HOP, 'WYE CHALLENGER' Humulus lupulus P 450cm. Climber. A red stemmed 'free flowering' variety that is resistant to mildew and wilt. All our Hop plants are 'female flower' bearing. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| BAY, SWEET Laurus nobilis An aromatic evergreen small tree or shrub. Use the leaves sparingly in soups, stews, fish dishes or pickles. Grow as a HHP in cold gardens. |
Small Plant - £5.50 Large Plant - £12.00 |
| JUNIPER (Aiteil) Juniperus communis P E A small tree from 2-3m high which makes an excellent evergreen hardy hedge with blue berries for flavouring gin or in pickles, chutney and marinades. |
Small Plant - £3.50 Large Plant - £6.90 |
| YERBA SANTA / PEPPERLEAF Piper auritum TP 5000cm. A vigorous climber from Mexico producing very large aromatic leaves which are used to wrap food giving it a distinct flavour, the flowers are long cylindrical and creamy-white and it is a relative of Piper nigrum - Common Pepper. An exotic plant that needs plenty of space and warmth in the winter. Not to be confused with Eriodictyon californicum . |
Plant - £9.00 |
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