We’ve been asked to speak about simple steps people can make to start a garden on Athlone Community Radio for 5 weeks from today every Wednesday at 2.20pm. The introduction was last week and we will try to get a link for the audio. Please find a quick write up of last weeks intro at […]
Moroccan mint is the king of mints widely known for it’s superior flavor. It can be prepared as a tea and it’s used in cooking such as sauces. Vigorous rhizomes (Root cuttings) are freshly harvested on the day of purchase and posted unwashed for extra preservation. Each of the root cuttings is at least 10cm […]
Also known as Sunchoke, Jerusalem artichoke is in the sunflower family. They originate from north America and were first introduced to Europe in the early 18th century. It is a versatile and useful plant with it’s many uses beyond being ornamental. Plants reach 3meters / 10ft in height very quickly and are ideal for a […]
Also known as Sunchoke, Jerusalem artichoke is in the sunflower family. They originate from north America and were first introduced to Europe in the early 18th century. It is a versatile and useful plant with it’s many uses beyond being ornamental. Plants reach 2.4meters / 7ft in height very quickly and are ideal for a […]
Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) is a vegetable that has been used by humans for 8000 years and has been in cultivation for about 1400 years in Peru and Bolivia at over 3000 meters above sea level. It’s a tuberous Nasturtium and it has been grown along side of the famous potato, as well as yacon and […]
Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum) is a vegetable that has been used by humans for 8000 years and has been in cultivation for about 1400 years in Peru and Bolivia at over 3000 meters above sea level. It’s a tuberous Nasturtium and it has been grown along side of the famous potato, as well as Yacon and […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE – Please Read! (Updated Sept 21) TUBERS, CUTTINGS AND BAREROOT PLANTS ARE ON PRE-SALE AND WILL BE READY TO POST AROUND THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER DEPENDING ON WHEN THE WINTER COMES IN. OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY TO RECEIVE THEM BEFORE THIS. NEW ORDERS ARE SENT OUT WITHIN 7 DAYS DUE TO […]
Yarrow is a ornamental wild flower with many uses. Vigorous plants are freshly harvested on the day of purchase and posted unwashed for extra preservation. Bare root yarrow plants are several inches long each. More info below. We also sell other rare tubers, please take a look at our SHOP. Buy more get more extra […]
Oca is an ancient tuber from the Andes. It’s in the wood sorrel family. They are easy to grow, need no attention and very little space. Oca are healthy and tasty, a valuable source for vitamin C, B6, A, potassium and iron. It was first introduced to Europe in the 1830’s to compete with the […]
Oca is an ancient tuber from the Andes. It’s in the wood sorrel family. They are easy to grow, need no attention and very little space. Oca are healthy and tasty, a valuable source for vitamin C, B6, A, potassium and iron. It was first introduced to Europe in the 1830’s to compete with the […]