Ginny's Herbs - Heirloom herb and vegetable catalogues, NZ

 Ginny's Herbs supplies herb plants and seedlings of old, tried & true non-hybrid and heirloom vegetablesand companion plants by mail order throughout New Zealand-you are most welcome to join many subscribers for my monthly newsletter.

Please note: Mail orders are sent out the Tuesday after receiving payment, to ensure they get to their destination before the following weekend.Note:maximize your courirer fee by sending 4-6 plants for the same low $6.00 rate.  You are now able to pay using your credit card though Paypal.

Those of you who live in or around Whangarei- a selection of my seedlings are available at Palmers Gardenworld, Whangarei.

         

Now is the time to start thinking about planting your autumn/winter vegetable  and herb gardens- I am adding to  both my autumn catalogue of heirloom vegetables and herb catalogues daily at the moment, so check them out. 

My courses at Kamo High School for Term 2 are now listed on the right- from each one you can go direct to CEW. to find out more!

Contact me if you are looking for a particular herb  as I will very probably have it among my large collection. All the winter dormant herbs are in- including valerian and bergamot.    There are many more unusual herbs also available-check out the herb catalogue.  There will be some special buys coming up soon, featuring some of the herbs that are good for hedging, plus lots of others, so bookmark my site for further reference!

                      

    

I have  two new gift ideas in my gift selection- a cane basket of culinary herbs + a culinary herb tea towel and a cane basket of herbal tea herbs plus my herbal tea tea towel.  See 'Ginny's gift range' for more information.

 

I am happy to have visits by appointment if you are up this way.

Herb Recipes

Herbed Mustard

Mix 2 tbsps of mustard powder, 2 tbsps flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 2tsp sugar together. Blend with vinegar to make a smooth paste, and add 1 tbsp of very finely chopped herbs.

Use horseradish (hot!), marjoram, parsley, sweet marigold or sage.

Let mature for 2-4 weeks before using. Serve with appropriate meats.

Plants to Try

All Year Round

This cauli is very reliable. It produces lovely tight white curds in a short time.

$3.00
Silverbeet Fordhook Giant

The old white stemmed one with dark green crinkly leaves that Grandad used to grow- wonderful flavour, and full of iron.

$2.39
Rainbow beet

A spectacular addition to your garden, these plants glow with vibrant colour! It is amazing that something so pretty is also good for us! Use as silver beet- also great chopped finely in salads...

$3.00
Radicchio

With its dark red leaves with white ribs, this one looks like a rose when growing-plant it in the flower garden! Self-blanching. Recommended.

$3.00
Green Curled

The traditional one, with frilly leaves. Use in stir-fry, salads or steamed. Attractive.

$3.00
Pancalieri Fine Cut

This old Italian favourite has a creamy heart, with contrasting dark green outer leaves, and has a tasty nutty flavour. Lasts well as a 'pick and come again' lettuce.

$3.00
Curly Kale

The real old one that originally came from Scotland! This has the really tasty frilly bluey-green leaves, and is ‘pick & come again’. It will last for ages over winter/early...

$3.00
Lacinato (Cabbage Palm Tree)

This gorgeous kale grows tall, with bubbly,bluey-green leaves. Pick young leaves from the bottom up. I like this one in the flower garden!

$3.00
Red Russian (Raggedy Jack)

From America, this heirloom does well in our climate. I often hear that this one goes on forever. It is so pretty with its blue/pink lacy leaves, and tastes really good, too. Try young leaves...

$3.00
Green Cos

Very popular, this upright crisp type is ideal for Caesar Salad, and sandwiches.

$2.39
Rouge d'Hiver

This red cos is so gorgeous to look at that it seems a shame to eat it! Recommended as the slugs and snails will not attack it so readily as it is a red vegetable and they do not go for them as...

$2.31
Allherb or Mother of Herbs

Coleus amboinicus, 30 cm Green fleshy serrated leaves, very aromatic. Mainly used as you would bay leaves, but can be chopped and used in salads etc if you like strong flavour. A succulent type...

$5.50
Aloe Vera

Perennial succulent type, with a multitude of medicinal uses, including sunburn and burn relief, cuts and abrasions. Looks good as an indoor pot plant, ready for instant use!  Please note:...

$5.22
Alpine Strawberry red

Traditionally used for edging paths in potagers, this plant is most attractive and the fruit very edible! It grows in clumps, and can be divided as required.

$4.78
Angelica edible

Angelica archangelica, 50 cm Biennial. This is the angelica used for taking the bitterness out of rhubarb etc. Just put some pieces of stalk in while cooking. The stems are also candied for...

$4.45
Angelica shiny

Angelica pachycarpa, 1m Biennial. Usually self seeds. These leaves are great for floral arrangements.

$4.45
Artichoke green

Cynara scolymus 1-2m Biennial, this large stately plant has leaves that are edible when young, and the edible fruit. It looks magnificent as a wind break or hedge, and the leaves are in demand...

$4.45
Balm lemon

Melissa officinalis Perennial. Good bee plant. Fresh leaves used in salads, soups, stews, and in seasonings for poultry and veal. Fresh leaves and honey makes a refreshing tea. Rub leaves inside...

$4.45
Bergamot lemon

Monarda citriodora. 50cm in flower.plant in Spring/ Summer. Annual. Use flowers and leaves fresh in salads, dried in pot pourri. Also makes a lovely tea, and flavouring for apple jelly....

$4.50
Bergamot

Monarda didyma 50cm in flower. Winter dormant perennial. Shades of lavender, purple or pink. Prefers partial shade, as a mint family member. Will ease nervous headaches when dried and made into...

$4.45
Betony pink

Stachys officinalis, 30cm. Perennial, this attractive little plant has serrated green leaves, and a dainty pink flower. It is well known in France as a herb tea. Prefers semi shade.

$5.00
Borage blue

Borago officinalis 50cm Annual, self-seeds; known as the friendly herb. Flowers can be crystallised and frozen in ice cubes, flower rings. Use small leaves in salads; they taste like cucumber....

$4.50
Bronze Shamrock

Trifolium nigra This lovely little clover looks great in a pot, and ,as with all clovers, its white flower is edible. When planted outside it enhances the nitrogen in the soil, as do all clovers...

$4.45
Burnet Salad

Sanguisorba minor. 30cm. Perennial. Attractive plant with its small round leaves which taste like cucumber. Great in salads, herb butters, sauces and vinegars. Try floating them in soups, and...

$4.45
Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum. A really ancient spice, cardamom is a member of the ginger family. Perennial, this one is known as 'False cardamom'. It does not produce seeds, but the leaves are...

$4.45
Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus, 1-2m. Perennial, and a magnificent foliage plant. Thistle-like blue or purple flowers in late summer - these are popular in dried flower arrangements. Plant 1 m apart. Young...

$4.45
Catmint

Nepeta fassenii. Perennial with grey foliage, blue flowers. Great for borders, and a good bee plant. Medically is known as a milk sedative for children, and is also used in cooking to enhance...

$4.00
Catnip

Nepetia cataria, 40cm Perennial, winter dormant. Good bee plant, with creamy-white flowers. Cats love toys stuffed with this herb.

$4.45
Cats' grass

Dactylis Glomerata 30cm The soft grass that cats love - it is their `medicine'. It is now classed as a herb because of the large number of cats that are kept indoors and they need to have...

$4.45
Chamomile Double white

 Anthemis nobilis "Flore Plena" Perennial, ground cover, this chamomile has an attractive small double white flower. Same properties and uses as the Roman one, but less...

$5.00

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Ginny's Courses

Check here to find out more about Ginny's courses and workshops. These are held at a variety of venues around Whangarei.

Organic Gardening
Composting and worm farming
Designing your home orchard
Designing a potager garden
Become a knitwit- basic knitting course.

For anyone unable to attend, course papers are now available for purchase in the Catalogue list on the left.

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