Wild Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a hardy and versatile perennial, loved for its clumps of slender, grey-green leaves and clusters of starry lilac-purple flowers. Native to South Africa, it thrives effortlessly in Cape Town’s Western Cape climate, bringing colour, resilience, and a touch of fragrance to gardens. Its long flowering season and ability to withstand drought make it a favourite for low-maintenance beds, borders, and containers.

Flowering from spring right through to late autumn, Wild Garlic ensures months of cheerful blooms, often continuing into early winter in mild conditions. Beyond its ornamental beauty, the leaves carry a mild garlic scent when crushed, adding both sensory interest and practical pest-repelling qualities to the garden.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Long flowering season: spring to late autumn in Cape Town 
• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial suited to local conditions 
• Clusters of lilac-purple starry flowers attract pollinators 
• Leaves release a gentle garlic scent when crushed 
• Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers
• Easy-care and resilient, ideal for water-wise gardens 
• Indigenous to South Africa, naturally adapted to our climate

Planting & Care:

Plant your Wild Garlic in full sun to light shade, in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water moderately, reducing frequency once established, as it tolerates dry spells well. Feed lightly in spring to encourage lush growth and abundant flowers. Remove spent flower stalks to prolong blooming and keep plants tidy. In Cape Town’s mild winters, it remains evergreen, providing year-round foliage interest.

Wild Garlic is not just ornamental. It's leaves and flowers are edible and can be used sparingly to add a mild garlic flavour to salads, soups, or garnishes. A true indigenous plant that delights both the eye and the palate!

This well known dark green, leafy vegetable is seen as a superfood. Low in calories, but loaded with nutrients important for skin, hair and bone health.

Lettuce is an annual plant and member of the daisy family. Lettuce is most often used in salads, but can also be used in wraps, soups and sandwiches.

Spring onions, also known as green onions, are young onion bulbs harvested before they fully mature and swell. Both the crisp green tops and the small white bulbs are edible, offering a mild onion flavour that’s great raw or cooked.

Spring onions are easy to grow and make a tasty addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and all kinds of savoury dishes.

Parsley is often used as garnish for savoury dishes but also has many healing benefits. Some people take parsley by mouth for bladder infections , kidney stones , gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, diabetes, cough, asthma, and high blood pressure.

Celery is often used as garnish for savoury dishes but also has many healing benefits. Some people take parsley by mouth for bladder infections , kidney stones , gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, diabetes, cough, asthma, and high blood pressure.

Red Creole is a medium maturing, short day red onion. They are small to medium-sized with a pungent red-purple flesh. This onion has a spicy flavour and is not quite as sweet as some red onions,excellent for cooking. The onion globe is somewhat flattened and red. Red Creole is disease tolerant.

Chives is a flowering plant that produces edible leaves and flowers with a delicate onion flavour complemented by hints of garlic, perfect for garnishing salads, eggs, soups, and savory dishes. This close relative to onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks is one of the easiest herbs to grow and provides continuous harvests throughout the growing season. Perfect for herb gardens, container growing, or kitchen windowsill cultivation where fresh herbs are always within reach for cooking. Plant in well-draining soil in full sun, spacing 15-20cm apart for optimal growth. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced herb fertilizer to encourage continuous leaf production and maintain mild onion flavor. Learn more about growing herbs for you and the bees or discover tips for starting your own food garden.

The perfect health food used raw in salads or cooked in dishes. 

Sage has a strong herbal aroma and earthy flavour. This evergreen shrub is part of the mint family and is a common ingredient in savoury recipes. Sage leaves have a sligtly fuzzy texture which can make it unpleasant to eat raw.

Beetroot prefer to be grown in moist, fertile soil in a sunny spot. It is a great source of fiber and minerals like iron, potassium and manganese.

Beans are high in protein, complex carbohydrates, folate, and iron. Beans also have significant amounts of fiber and can be cooked in many different ways.

This fast growing annual from the mustard family, is highly sought after for its peppery flavoured leaves which perk up a salad like nothing else can. Rocket is bitter and pungent with a high mineral and vitamin content.

Swiss Chard is a green leafy vegetable.  It is a crispier than Spinach, but more tender than Kale.  Packed with vit C and vit A.

 In the vibrant world of vegetable gardens, broccoli plants stand tall and verdant, boasting a canopy of lush, emerald leaves. These robust plants, belonging to the cabbage family, unfurl their deep green florets, resembling miniature treetops that sway gently in the breeze. With sturdy stalks anchoring them firmly into the soil, broccoli plants are resilient and hardy, their textured appearance telling tales of resilience against varying weather conditions. As they grow, these plants don a captivating aura, transforming into a testament of nature's artistry, promising a harvest of nutritious and delightful florets prized for their earthy flavor and healthful benefits.

Borage Blue Flower Herb Pot features furry grey-green leaves with a refreshing cucumber flavor perfect for adding to salads, while the stunning blue bell-shaped flowers make beautiful garnishes for fruit cups and beverages. This versatile herb also serves medicinal purposes - borage tea made from 1/4 cup fresh leaves in boiling water supports bladder and kidney health. Perfect for herb gardens, container growing, or kitchen windowsill cultivation where fresh herbs and edible flowers are always within reach. Plant in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade, spacing 25-30cm apart for optimal growth. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced herb fertilizer to encourage continuous leaf and flower production. Learn more about growing herbs for you and the bees or discover tips for creating a scented garden.

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, high in fiber and rich in vit B and antioxidants.  Grow your cauliflower in spring and autumn when it is not too hot or too cold.

What sets wild rocket apart from other greens is its distinct, peppery, and slightly nutty flavor. The taste is often described as both tangy and spicy, making it a unique addition to salads and dishes. This robust flavor is one of its most appealing attributes and a key reason for its culinary popularity. It produces small white or cream-colored flowers, though it's usually cultivated for its leaves rather than its blossoms.

Pansy Punch Mix is a vibrant blend of colorful, cold-hardy pansies, perfect for adding long-lasting seasonal color to gardens, borders, and containers. With large, cheerful blooms in a mix of bold hues, this variety thrives in cool weather, offering a bright and eye-catching display. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for year-round garden interest.

These vibrant orange Pansies are hybrids derived from the viola species and one of the few bedding plants that flower well during winter and continue into spring. Pansies are vibrant, beautiful and easy to grow. Due to the coloration on their petals, many people call them, little faces or "gesiggies". They need at least 6 hours of full sun in winter and will perform best if the get dappled shade in spring and summer. Liquid fertilize once every two weeks or at least once a month as flowering takes a lot of energy from the plant that needs to be replenished if they need to flower for a long time. 

These sunny yellow Pansies are hybrids derived from the viola species and one of the few bedding plants that flower well during winter and continue into spring. Pansies are vibrant, beautiful and easy to grow. They need at least 6 hours of full sun in winter and will perform best if the get dappled shade in spring and summer. Liquid fertilize once every two weeks or at least once a month as flowering takes a lot of energy from the plant that needs to be replenished if they need to flower for a long time. 

A sweet climber for Cape Town gardens! 

Granadilla ‘Christine’ is a vigorous climbing passionfruit vine, loved for its lush foliage, striking flowers and abundant harvests. In Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate, flowering begins in spring to early summer, with fruit ripening from late summer through autumn, often extending into early winter in mild areas. This means you can enjoy fresh, aromatic passionfruit almost year‑round once your plant is established.

Its strong growth habit makes it perfect for trellises, fences, or pergolas, adding both ornamental beauty and edible bounty to your garden. With the right care, plants can begin producing fruit within 6–12 months of planting.

The fruit is ready to eat when it drops naturally from the vine, no need to pick early. The flowers are not only beautiful but also attract pollinators, which means healthier harvests and a more vibrant garden ecosystem.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Evergreen climber with tropical foliage

• Produces large, sweet, aromatic passionfruit

• Fruiting season in Cape Town: late summer to autumn, extending into early winter

• Ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas

• Fast‑growing and rewarding once established

• Adds ornamental and edible value to your garden

Planting & Care:

The Granadilla Christine thrives in full sun, where its vigorous vines quickly cover trellises, fences, or pergolas with lush greenery. In Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate, it enjoys regular watering that keeps the soil moist yet well‑drained, rewarding you with healthy growth and abundant fruit. Feeding monthly with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season ensures strong flowering and generous harvests, while light pruning after fruiting encourages fresh shoots for the next crop. Protect young plants from frost, and within 6–12 months you’ll be delighted to see the first passionfruit forming—ready to drop naturally when perfectly ripe.

Pansies are hybrids derived from the viola species and one of the few bedding plants that flower well during winter and continue into spring. Punch white is vibrant white with a yellow eye. Easy to grow, but they need at least 6 hours of full sun in winter and will perform best if they get dappled shade in spring and summer. Liquid fertilize once every two weeks or at least once a month as flowering takes a lot of energy from the plant that needs to be replenished if they need to flower for a long time. 

Herb Mix Six pack consists of:

Basil, Chives, Parsley, Sage, Thyme and Rocket. 

The perfect 6 pack to get your herb garden started.  This collection provides everything needed to begin harvesting fresh herbs at home. A practical, well-rounded introduction to growing your own flavours.

Beautiful blue Pansies, one of the few bedding plants that flower well during winter and continue into spring. Pansies are vibrant, beautiful and easy to grow. Due to the coloration on their petals, many people call them, little faces or "gesiggies". They need at least 6 hours of full sun in winter and will perform best if the get dappled shade in spring and summer. Liquid fertilize once every two weeks or at least once a month as flowering takes a lot of energy from the plant that needs to be replenished if they need to flower for a long time.