The only clover that you don't have to pull out of the garden, this perennial is great to have in abundance.

It grows best in full sun but has no problem with winter. It seems best situated with nothing else around it as it tends to sprawl a little wherever it likes.

It flowers profusely and frequently which is perfect as it is the flower and seed that is of the greatest use to us. Seed germination is quick and strong and can be sown directly if you wish.

The seeds are treated to avoid mould, which can be a problem with storage.

100 seeds  $4.50

Red Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia pulcherrima

While technically, not an herb, this beautiful shrub which will do well in Australia in all but the coldest and driest of our areas.

It has a strong reputation as a medicinal plant with active ingredients in the leaves, flowers, bark and roots.

We have not had the opportunity to test any of the claims as yet so we have nothing to report on it's usefulness.

10 Fresh seeds   $3.50

We have always grown sunflowers, for many reasons, including food for us, food for the Cockatoos' and as a lure to keep the King Parrots away from the tomato patch.

These however are a whole new experience. The deep Australian Red Gold colour is wonderful as is their habit of shooting many flowering branches from the typical sturdy sunflower stem.

They are easy to strike, preferring to be planted where they are to grow in Spring or Summer.

Take care to allow the plant enough room though as the get to 2.5 metres high and 1.5 metres across.

50 seeds  $3.50

Rocket
Eruca vesicaria

An essential annual for the vegy garden.

Can't do without it! The leaf shape varies enormously on the plant from lance shaped to round, but the young leaves add an unmistakable tang to salads.

As the plant gets older the tang turns into a more mature 'bite'. It produces a huge quantity of flowers which have much the same qualities as the young leaves.

As with most salad greens, it is diuretic, and is also helpful in settling an upset stomach.

100+ seeds  $3.50

A beautiful addition to our garden, these vague relatives of the Cotton bush have delightful red stems, red and green leaves, beautiful cream and crimson flowers, and finally the most visually interesting fruit in the garden.

The seeds are very viable, strike quickly and the plants settle into the garden strongly with a minimum of fussing.

They thrive in relatively poor soil and tolerate the heat of summer with no issues. You can eat the flowers, the buds, the young leaves, or use the flesh of the outer seed case for great jams and chutney's. The root can be eaten exactly the way you would eat parsnip.

30 + Seeds $3.50