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Dog Repellant

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Name 

Pennyroyal

Botanical 

Mentha pulegium

A tough, spreading perennial with a pungent aroma.

Growing Tip

For best results, ensure a shady position in constantly wet but well-drained soil. Tip prune lightly to promote new growth.

Position

Part Shade

Lifespan

Annual…

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Tea Herbs

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Why not home-grow a selection of delicious herbs with leaves that can be directly used to brew a variety of refreshing herbal teas?!
To make your tea, pick 1 cup of fresh leaves per 6 cup teapot. Boil the kettle…

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Heirloom Vegetables

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Name

Bean Cornfield

Originating from Central and South America, the bean was introduced to the Mediterranean upon the return of Columbus from his second voyage to the New World in 1493.

Description/Use

A long, straight, bright green stringless bean with…

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Feline Favourites

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Did you know that your cats love Homegrown Herbs too? Set aside a spot in the garden for your furry friends and plant these varieties for seriously happy cats.
 

Name

Catgrass

Botanical

Dactyus glomerata

Description

Suited to indoor and…

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Potatoes

Grow your own Potatoes

Fact Sheets

It’s easier than you think, just follow these simple instructions…
In the Garden
1. Before planting, it’s a good idea to “Green” your seed potatoes. This means leaving them in a well lit spot for a week or two out…

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Tibouchinas

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The addition of this vibrant purple flowering shrub will make any garden an eye catcher. There are several varieties of Tibouchina available but the most popular and certainly the most attractive are Tibouchina Jules, Carol Lyn, Alstonville, Kathleen and the…

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Photinia Glabra Robusta

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Common name: Red Robin
Botanical name: Photinia X Fraseri Red Robin
Description: Attractive dense shrub with dark green glossy leaves. Its new growth shows off bright red leaves, flowering small white flowers in spring.
Climate guide: Frost tolerant but prefers…

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Liriope

Liriope – Evergreen Giant

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Common name: Evergreen Giant.
Botanical name: Liriope Muscari Evergreen Giant.
Description: This little beauty is a landscaper’s dream. An evergreen grass like clumping perennial with tall green leaves Liriope Evergreen Giant blooms with purple spikes through summer and autumn followed…

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Viburnum odoratissimum

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Common name: Sweet Viburnum.
Botanical name: Viburnum odoratissimum.
Description: Fast growing evergreen, Sweet Viburnum is a dense shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. With distinctly large leathery oval green leaves and fragrant small white flowers in spring it…

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