Pack of 5 Crowns: Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

£6.00

The leaves are used in salads, or as a flavouring for fish or meat. Young, fresh leaves can be picked in September when they first appear, and may be harvested until the flowers bloom the following spring. Shade-loving plant.

5 in stock

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

£8.00

Marshmallow has a long history in traditional herbal use. The leaves and roots were traditionally used to make a syrup, and the roots were the original source of marshmallow candy.

4 in stock

Woodland / Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

£6.00

Sweet fragrant berries, delicious raw, cooking or freezing.

3 in stock

Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

£6.00

The young shoots, leaves, flower buds and roots are all edible, with a celery-like flavour; the seeds are peppery and can be ground as a condiment. Virtually evergreen over the winter and a very useful winter salad and cooking vegetable

2 in stock

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

£8.00

Can be used as a flavouring or tea, and has a long history in traditional herbal use.

1 in stock

Amaranth (Amaranthus)

£6.00

A dramatic, easy-to-grow annual producing long, tassel-like flower plumes in shades of deep red or gold, doubling as an ancient, nutritious grain crop. As striking in a border as it is productive in the kitchen garden.

Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea)

£20.00

An enchanting aquatic plant native to parts of Africa. It is admired for its beautiful star-shaped blue flowers, golden centres and rounded floating leaves. In ancient Egypt, the flower was associated with the sun, rebirth and spiritual renewal, appearing frequently in art and ceremonial imagery. Blue lotus grows in warm, sunny freshwater habitats and makes an unusual addition to a pond or water garden.

Chia (Salvia hispanica)

£6.00

A fascinating warm-climate relative of garden sage, chia (Salvia hispanica) is prized for its tiny, nutrient-rich seeds, traditionally valued as a food crop. Its attractive foliage and delicate flowers make it an interesting addition to a sunny garden or greenhouse. Chia thrives in warmth and sunshine, and with a sheltered position and a little care, you can enjoy growing this unusual edible plant at home. In the UK, a greenhouse or polytunnel can help provide the long, warm growing season it needs to flower and develop seeds.

Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo)

£15.00

A dramatic, fast-growing hardy banana prized for its huge, tropical-looking paddle leaves rather than any realistic UK harvest. A true architectural statement for a sheltered, sunny border, though it will need winter protection in all but the mildest gardens.Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden with Musa basjoo, the hardy banana, prized for its enormous paddle-shaped leaves and impressive, fast-growing form. Perfect for creating a lush, jungle-inspired look, it makes a striking architectural feature in sunny borders, courtyards and sheltered gardens. In the UK, it can grow into a magnificent leafy specimen during summer, rewarding good care with an increasingly substantial presence each year. Plant in a warm, sheltered spot with rich soil and plenty of moisture, and protect the stems over winter to encourage fresh, vigorous growth the following spring.

Lemon (Citrus limon)

£6.00

A beautiful evergreen citrus tree, the Lemon Tree is loved for its glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers and bright yellow fruits. The flowers release a wonderful citrus scent, while the lemons bring both ornamental appeal and practical value to the home or garden. Ideal for growing in a pot on a sunny patio, in a conservatory or in a bright, sheltered position, lemon trees add a Mediterranean feel wherever they grow. In the UK, they are best grown in containers so they can be moved into a frost-free position during winter. With the right care, they can reward you with fragrant blossoms and homegrown lemons for years to come.

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)

£6.00

An ancient Andean grain crop, increasingly trialed by UK growers for its tolerance of poor soils and modest watering needs. Produces distinctive seed heads in shades of red, gold, or green by late summer.

Rice (Oryza sativa)

£8.00

A genuine curiosity for the adventurous grower - rice can be raised outdoors in the UK in a warm, sheltered spot or large container kept consistently wet. More a talking point and growing challenge than a reliable harvest in our climate.

Scarlet Bee Balm / Wild Bergamot (Monarda didyma)

£6.00

Also known as Bergamot, a vivid, shaggy-flowered herb beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds where they range. Its aromatic leaves have a long history of use in teas.

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)

£6.00

A tall, warm-season grain crop more familiar from hotter climates, offered here as a curiosity for growers keen to experiment. Needs a long, warm season to reach maturity in the UK.

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

£6.00

A perennial herb known for its naturally sweet-tasting leaves, which contain steviol glycosides—compounds that are up to 300 times sweeter than sugar but contain zero calories. Easy to grow in pots or the ground, Stevia prefers well-drained soil and full sun, thriving in warm, sheltered spots. In colder climates, it can be brought indoors over winter. It’s non-invasive, fast-growing, and can be harvested multiple times in a growing season.

Toothache Plant (Acmella oleracea)

£6.00

A striking curiosity plant with golden, eyeball-like flower buds that deliver an intense tingling, numbing sensation when chewed - hence the name. A plant of folk tradition, increasingly popular with adventurous cooks for its unique 'electric' sensation.

Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis)

£8.00

An aquatic sedge grown for its crisp, sweet corms, a familiar ingredient in East and Southeast Asian cooking. Needs a sunny, boggy spot or shallow still water to crop well.

Wild Oats (Avena fatua)

£6.00

A native wild grass and ancient ancestor of cultivated oats, with graceful, nodding seed heads that sway in the lightest breeze. A hardy, low-maintenance grain curiosity with a long history in traditional hedgerow and field-margin planting.