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Sweet Marjoram - Origanum majorana

FOR ANYTHING ITALIAN
Marjoram is a popular culinary herb, that is part of the famous mixed herbs "Herbes de Provence". Goes very well with meats, stuffing's, and tomato dishes. Leaves can be cut and hung up to dry or used fresh. Prefers full sun. Perennial. 30cm.

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Marjoram Acorn Bank - Origanum vulg aureum 'Acorn Bank'

Smaller plant with golden green leaves. Is a good culinary herb. Likes full sun and free draining soil. Good for greek and Italian dishes. Nice tidy mounding plant.
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Marjoram Gold Tipped

Beautiful culinary her that is not sure if it should be gold or green. At the beginning of the growing season the leaves have a distinctive gold tip or edge to them. This can be used as you would use any of the Marjoram's.

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Golden Marjoram - Origanum vulgare

Golden Marjoram has larger leaves than sweet marjoram, and they are a beautiful gold color. Use the same as sweet marjoram. 30cm.

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Marshmallow - Althea officinalis

Marshmallow is a rather popular herb with its delicate light pink flower. Marshmallow root was originally used to make the sweet marshmallow although marshmallow is now made with a sugar mix. Marshmallow dies down in winter but it comes up year after year. It is easy to grow, but it prefers a rather damp spot as the name suggests. Perennial. 50cm.

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Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca

FOR THE FEMALES
Motherwort was tradittionally used as a supportive aid for promoting the flow of milk in nursing mothers. It is a mild and relaxing her and has been used to assist with menapause discomfort. It is advised to not use this herb while pregant as it supports menstrual flow.Lovely plant that grows to about 80cm in summer.

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Mugwort - Artemisia vulgaris

Mugwort is most commonly known for the effect it has on your dreams. If you drink mugwort tea, or make a pillow out of the dried leaves you will apparently dream a lot more. We are yet to try this. It is easy to grow and should reach 1m or taller with very little care. Perennial.

Mugwort $4.50

Oregano - Origanum vulgare

FOR THE CREATIVE COOKS
You cant beat the taste of Oregano. I throw it into all sorts of things, from salds to pastsa dishes. A staple in the garden.

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Golden Oregano - Origanum vulgare'Aureum'

Golden Oregano is a wonderful plant in the garden with its small gold leaves which grow close to the ground and form a thick mound. The leaves can be used the same as the other oreganos. It grows easily in the garden and can tolerate both hot and cold weather.

Oregano gold $4.50

Oregano True Greek - Origanum ssp

SMALL AND TASTIE
This oregano has a slighly smaller leaf and a very strong scent. Giving the impression that the flavour is a little more concentrated.

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Parsley Italian - Petroselinum hortense

Italian parsley is often more popular with chefs rather than the curly variety because the flavor is 'smoother'. The flavor is perhaps a little stronger then regular curly parley, and it is great used as a garnish. Parsley has a high vitamin c content. Very easy to grow in the garden. Biennial. 50cm.

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Parsley - Petroselinum crispum

Parsley is one of the best known and one of the most popular culinary herbs. It is used frequently as a garnish, due to it's attractive curly leaves. Very easy to grow in the garden or in a handy pot. Biennial. 50cm.

Parsley $4.00

Pennyroyal - Mentha pulegium

Pennyroyal is a low growing herb, with a really nice scent. Pennyroyal will grow taller if left to grow, but if mowed it will form a delicious smelling mat. Popular in a lawn, but be careful if it gets into your pasture, as it can spread quite a bit. Pennyroyal is used to promote menstrual flow, but only use on the advice of a registered herbalist.

Pennyroyal $4.00
Blue Lagoon Rosemary

Blue lagoon is an upright rosemary which is very good for hedging. The leaves can be used like most rosemary's, so it is good with lamb and roast vegetables. Absolutely covered in flowers between spring and autumn. Perennial. 60cm.

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Genges Gold Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'genges gold'

This is an upright growing rosemary with yellow edged leaves. Makes a spectacular hedge. The leaves can be used like common rosemary. Perennial. 1.5m.

Rosemary GG $4.50
Gorizia Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis'Gorizia

This is a giant Rosemary. Can grow to close on 2m. The leaves are long, broad & flat & double the size of other Rosemary's.  The stems grow  thick and are very upright  It is very free flowering once established and has light blue flowers in late spring & summer. The scent is gentle, sweet, & slightly gingery. Makes a wonderful hedge. Leaves can be used fresh or dried. Hang some branches in your kitchen for drying and enjoy the fresh aroma it imparts in the process.

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Rosemary Officinalis - Rosmarinus officinalis

Common rosemary is one of the best varieties of rosemary for culinary purposes because it has wide flat leaves. Rosemary is great with lamb, or cooked with roasted vegetables. Good for hedging or container growing. Prefers full sun. Perennial. 1.5m.

Rosemary Off $4.00
Rosemary Prostrate - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

Prostrate rosemary is the same as common rosemary except for its growing habit. Prostrate rosemary creeps along the ground rather then growing upright. This makes it fantastic for covering a bank or a large area. Very attractive plant with a nice rosemary scent. Perennial. 30cm.

Rosemary Prostrate $4.00
Rosemary Pinkie

Rosemary pinkie is a fantastic rosemary for hedging. During spring and summer it produces masses of small pink flowers, which look wonderful. Very aromatic shrub. Excellent for use in cooking. Perennial. 1.5m.

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White Rosemary

WHITE FLOWERS!
White rosemary is a sprawling semi upright rosemary that can be trimmed for formal plantings. Produces white flowers throughout the year and has a slightly finer leaf than the common Rosemary. White rosemary has the same culinary uses as common rosemary but slightly milder in flavour. Perennial. 1.2m.

White Rosemary
Rue - Ruta graveolens

Rue is a very attractive garden herb, which looks fantastic when used as a border. The blue-green unusual shaped leaves contrast nicely with other plants in the garden. It makes a good insect repellent and deters dogs and cats. Perennial. 50cm.

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