Edible &
Useful Plants

The ‘Amish Oxheart’ tomatoes are great for cooking and eating.

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More properly called Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum ‘Schwarzkopf’ this drought tolerant succulent plant is easy to grow.

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The Australian Native Hibiscus Alogyne huegelii has delicate purple flowers and bushes thrive in well-drained soils in sunny, open positions.

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Cabbage aphids on kale at the end of the season

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Apricot ‘Moorpark’ blossom is one of the early signs of spring.

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Artichokes Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, are striking plants that are both beautiful and useful. The leaf bases and hearts of the immature flowers are eaten.

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Artichokes Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, are striking plants that are both beautiful and useful. The leaf bases and hearts of the immature flowers are eaten.

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Artichokes Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, are striking plants that are both beautiful and useful. The leaf bases and hearts of the immature flowers are eaten.

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Artichokes Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, are striking plants that are both beautiful and useful. The leaf bases and hearts of the immature flowers are eaten.

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Banksia flowers are full of nectar beloved by birds and insects.

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Seedlings of seven year ‘Scarlet Runner’ beans (Phaseolus coccineus) in individual pots.

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Seedlings of seven year ‘Scarlet Runner’ beans (Phaseolus coccineus) in individual pot.

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Betony (Stachys officinalis) is an old medicinal herb.

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Blood oranges (Citrus sinensis) are a variety of  oranges with crimson, almost red-colored flesh. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanins.

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Blood oranges (Citrus sinensis) are a variety of  oranges with crimson, almost red-colored flesh. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanins.

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Borage (Borago officinalis) has beautiful blue edible flowers that taste like a cross between cucumber and oysters. Bees and butterflies also love the flowers.

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Broad beans are also known as fava beans (Vicia faba) and they grow well in cooler climates if sown in autumn or winter. The flowers provide nectar for bees when not as many other plants are in flower.

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Broad beans, Vicia faba. These have been shelled but not peeled.

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Sprouting broccoli grows so that you can keep harvesting small side heads weeks and months after the main central head has been harvested.

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Sprouting broccoli grows so that you can keep harvesting small side heads weeks and months after the main central head has been harvested.

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Sprouting broccoli grows so that you can keep harvesting small side heads weeks and months after the main central head has been harvested.

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The lovely purple florets of broccoli ‘Romanesco’.

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The lovely purple florets of broccoli ‘Romanesco’.

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Bronze fennel, Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ early in the morning after rain.

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Brown mustard is a delicious peppery-leafed plant, that is added to salads and stir fries.

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Chamomile flowers (Chamaemelum nobile) attract many insects including butterflies.

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Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica) flowers open from a nightcap like bud to form iridescent four-petalled orange flowers.

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Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) is also known as the artichoke thistle. Unlike the closely related globe artichoke, it is usually the stems that are eaten.

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Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) is also known as the artichoke thistle. Unlike the closely related globe artichoke, it is usually the stems that are eaten.

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Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) is also known as the artichoke thistle. Unlike the closely related globe artichoke, it is usually the stems that are eaten.

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Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) is also known as the artichoke thistle. Unlike the closely related globe artichoke, it is usually the stems that are eaten.

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Cat thyme (Teucrium marum) grows as a small rounded shrub.

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Perennial chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, is a low creeping plant with apple scented foliage and gold yellow and white daisy flowers.

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Perennial chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, is a low creeping plant with apple scented foliage and gold yellow and white daisy flowers.

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Perennial chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, is a low creeping plant with apple scented foliage. The cultivar ‘Treneague’, that is used for seats and lawns, does not flower.

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Perennial chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, is a low creeping plant with apple scented foliage. The cultivar ‘Treneague’, that is used for seats and lawns, does not flower.

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The dandelion-like blue chicory (Cichorium intybus) flowers grow on tall stalks.

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Chinese forget-me-not, Cynoglossum amabile, is a delightful summer and autumn flowering annual.

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Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) flowers have a delicious chocolaty fragrance.

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Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) flowers have a delicious chocolaty fragrance.

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This comfrey, Symphytum x uplandicum ‘Bocking 14′, was bred in the 1950s by Lawrence Hills and was chosen from over 20 varieties trialled because it was the highest yielding with high potash content. Bocking 14 is sterile so it doesn’t set seed. Comfrey is a great compost herb.

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This comfrey, Symphytum x uplandicum ‘Bocking 14′, was bred in the 1950s by Lawrence Hills and was chosen from over 20 varieties trialled because it was the highest yielding with high potash content. Bocking 14 is sterile so it doesn’t set seed. Comfrey is a great compost herb.

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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is also known as cilantro. The leaves have an unusual strong flavour and taste.

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Costmary, Tanacetum balsamita subsp. balsamita, has large soft leaves with a delicious soft mint fragrance. It is also sometimes called bible-leaf.

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The velvety soft grey-green leaves of costmary, Tanacetum balsamita subsp. balsamita, have a delicious soft balsamic minty fragrance.

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The velvety soft grey-green leaves of costmary, Tanacetum balsamita subsp. balsamita, have a delicious soft balsamic minty fragrance.

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Cretan savory, Satureja thymbra, has delicious spicey fragrant leaves and flowers that are full of nectar for passing bees.

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Dyer’s chamomile, Anthemis tinctoria, is a vigorous, sprawling plant with delightful bright yellow flowers.

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Echinacea ‘Harvest Moon’. Like other echinaceas, Harvest Moon attracts beneficial insects and flowers over long periods.

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Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a traditional medicinal herb.

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Erlicheer daffodil has multiple double flowers in the flower head and a delicious scent.

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The feathery green leaves of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) have a delicious aniseed flavour.

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Ginkgo biloba leaves are a lovely buttery yellow green as they first appear in spring.

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Freshly harvested, organic, young flower buds of ‘Violetta’ artichoke.

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Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) flowers are a delicious vegetable and the plants give structure to the garden, are easy to grow and very drought tolerant.

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Heirloom pumpkins come in diverse colours, shapes and sizes.

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Hellebores are also known as winter roses. This one is Helleborus x hybridus ‘Red Picotee’

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The sweet lemony leaves of lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, make a lovely herbal tea.

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Heirloom lettuces (L to R) crispmint, flame and Australian yellow leaf.

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Marigolds (Calendula officinalis) add vibrant colour to the garden as well as having edible leaves and flowers.

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A young red orach (Atriplex hortensis) plant mixed in with bright green lettuces.

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The pincushion flower (Scabiosa columbaria) makes a delightful display of soft mauve flowers.

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The Japanese plum, Prunus salicina ‘Satsuma’, is a delicious blood plum with red skin and sweet red flesh.

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The Japanese plum, Prunus salicina ‘Satsuma’, is a delicious blood plum with red skin and sweet red flesh.

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Vibrant bright red flower buds of the pomegranate (Punica granatum)

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Purple sage, Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’, leaves with early morning frost.

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Pyrethrum, Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Giant’ attracts butterflies to a garden. A relative of true pyrethrum the flowers can also be made into an insecticidal spray, although it is not as potent.

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Rainbow chard is also known as coloured silverbeet, this one has red stems.

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The soft green leaves and unopened flower of salad burnet, Sanguisorba minor

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This lovely salvia is tall growing with beautiful deep pink flowers.

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Samphire, Crithmum maritimum. The succulent leaves can be cooked or added to salad.

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Sand lily, Veltheimia capensis,  has a delightful pink flower and loves dry sandy conditions.

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Price: $60

Snow peas, Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon, growing on the vine.

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Solomon’s seal, Polygonatum multiflorum, is a beautiful, scented bulb that thrives in shady places.

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Spices, starting from top left, clockwise: brown mustard, turmeric, yellow mustard, black pepper, cinnamon, white pepper, vanilla, cardamom

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Of all the beautifully scented sweet pea flowers, ‘Matucana’ is one of the most striking.

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Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) grows as a large shrub and is a great pest-repellent herb.

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Tuscan kale is also known as cavolo nero, is a classic Italian kale and is very high in anti-oxidants.

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Variegated horseradish, Armoracia rusticana, makes a delightful addition to the garden.

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