Renaissance Herbs

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Welcome to Renaissance Herbs

We hope you enjoy the range and variety of herbs we are able to provide. Our herbs are many and varied from the kitchen essentials like parsley, mint, rosemary and thyme to the more unusual chocolate mint, rue, bergamot, brahmi, and arthritis herb. Our range is ever growing and we look forward to introducing new and exciting products – from the weird and wonderful to the everyday must haves.

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Anise hyssop Anise hyssopis a tough herbaceous pe

Anise hyssop

Anise hyssopis a tough herbaceous perennials with purple-blue anise scented flowers in late summer - a great garden plant.

Primary used as a herb tea with others like lemon and lime verbena, scented geraniums, chamomile and other various mints. The anise flavour also goes well as a substitute for true anise in soups, salads, with white meat and fresh vegetable. Use also in baking in cakes, buns and bread.

Excellent for mass planting or as a background plant in a cottage garden.

Check your local grower for availability

Chloe loves our Pet Grass. Both dogs and cats lov

Chloe loves our Pet Grass.

Both dogs and cats love it.

With most people being in isolation and some unable to leave their homes to walk their pets, this is perfect for them now.

It’s an easy to grow grass that will aid your pets’ health and nutrient. Just like humans, your pets need some nutritional supplements. Pet Grass will assist in the provision of essential vitamins and minerals. It’s especially good for cats and dogs although many birds also like it. For house bound animals it will help balance their diet.

It grows in most gardens, indoors or outdoors and also in pots.

Contact your local supplier for availability.

Arrowroot West Indian (Maranta Arundinacea) An a

Arrowroot West Indian

(Maranta Arundinacea)

An attractive perennial with small white flowers and rhizomes that are used for making flour. Should not be confused with Queensland Arrowroot.

Arrowroot flour is a an easy to digest, gluten free product that is an excellent alternative to wheat flours and cornstarch.

To produce the flour the rhizome needs to be peeled and blended into a pulp then dried by removal or excess liquid. Rub the dried flakes to produce a powder that should then be put in an airtight, dry container and stored in a cool cupboard. Use as a replacement to cornstarch for thickening sauces, fillings, gravies and the like. The rhizomes can be baked or steamed when young.

Check your local supplier for availability.

Broad Bean (Vicia Faba) Also known as the fava be

Broad Bean
(Vicia Faba)

Also known as the fava bean. Among the most ancient plants in cultivation and one of the easiest to grow.

Similar flavour to peas but nuttier with a robust earthy taste. Herbs such as garlic, chilli, chicory, sage, thyme and savory all partner well with Broad Beans. Simply boil, mash, or puree to spread on crostini. Add to spring stews and soups. A great versatile winter growing bean.

Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. A good source of dietary fiber, protein, phosphourus, copper, folate and manganese. This bean can be used fresh or dried. Immature pods can be steamed and served whole. Dried beans are ground and spiced as the basis for falafel mix. Medicinally Broad Bean flowers are used in the treatment of coughs, kidney and genital complaints. Externally, they are used as a poultice for skin inflammation, warts and burns.

Check your local supplier for availability

What green herb or vegetable is your all time favo

What green herb or vegetable is your all time favourite to eat and cook with?

Artichoke Purple Globe (Cynara Scolymus) Artichok

Artichoke Purple Globe
(Cynara Scolymus)

Artichoke purple plants look wonderful among flowering plants, so don’t consign them to the bottom of the garden. The heads are deep purple and there is more heart than with the green variety. The artichoke at the top of the plant can be enormous, those lower down are much smaller. Once the main head is cut the smaller ones will continue to grow, but will never be as large as the central head.

Uncooked artichoke hearts are delicious when really young and fresh. Trim and halve, then remove any fibrous, hairy matter, known as the ‘choke’ with a sharp teaspoon and slice the heart thinly and serve with olive oil and either some shaved fennel, parmesan, or raw ham and salt and pepper to taste. Have a spoonful of olive oil in the salad bowl ready before you start slicing them and turn the slices in the oil instantly. The oil will delay the discolouration just as lemon does.

Cooked artichokes are also excellent tossed with hot potatoes, while the cooked artichoke hearts, scooped of their chokes, make edible containers for Aioli, the garlic mayonnaise used for dipping the leaves into. Trimmed hearts can be sliced and sautéed to add to pasta sauces or risotto, or tossed with other vegetables. Or the hearts might be dipped in beaten egg and breadcrumbs, or breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan and fried to enjoy as a starter. Artichokes contain cynarin, a chemical that sweetens whatever you eat next.

Check your local supplier for availability.

How cute is this little girl who is learning about

How cute is this little girl who is learning about gardening early?

Teaching kids about growing their own food is fantastic as it teaches them about patience and being healthy.

Have you bought your tickets to come and see us an

Have you bought your tickets to come and see us and our large plant range (herbs, chillies, potted perennials, tomatoes and so much more) at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair and Garden Expo this weekend - 17th and 18th April 2021 from 10am to 5pm at 125 Quayle Road, Wandin Vic @yvplantfair

There is 1000s of plants for sale, daily talks by garden experts and demonstrations.

Make sure you buy tickets online and register for Covid safety.
Link via their Instagram page or here
http://www.yarravalleyplantfair.com.au

Make your own natural apothecary. Some essential

Make your own natural apothecary. Some essential herbs to use are - Aloe Vera - Calendula - Chickweed - Comfrey - Echinacea - Garlic - Ginger - Lavender - Lemon Balm - Mint - Sage

What do you add in yours?

Have you bought your tickets to come and see us an

Have you bought your tickets to come and see us and our large plant range (herbs, chillies, potted perennials, tomatoes and so much more) at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair and Garden Expo this weekend - 17th and 18th April 2021 from 10am to 5pm at 125 Quayle Road, Wandin Vic @yvplantfair

There is 1000s of plants for sale, daily talks by garden experts and demonstrations.

Make sure you buy tickets online and register for Covid safety.
Link via their Instagram page or here
http://www.yarravalleyplantfair.com.au

‘Like’ if you love Kale! It’s so high is vi

‘Like’ if you love Kale!

It’s so high is vitamin C and K as well as antioxidants and beta carotene. All parts of the plant is edible as well.
So no waste at all!

Contact your local gardening centre for our range availability.

Lots of ranges are now available for Autumn planti

Lots of ranges are now available for Autumn planting.

Check out your local plant centre for our range availability in your state.

Come and see us and our large plant range (herbs,

Come and see us and our large plant range (herbs, chillies, potted perennials, tomatoes and so much more) at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair and Garden Expo on the 17th and 18th April 2021 from 10am to 5pm at 125 Quayle Road, Wandin Vic @yvplantfair

There is 1000s of plants for sale, daily talks by garden experts and demonstrations.

Make sure you buy tickets online and register for Covid safety.
Link via their Instagram page.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter and long

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter and long weekend.

If you are spending time in your garden, you can pick up our plants at your local garden centre. See our website for our stockist list.

If you’re a person who loves your juice in the m

If you’re a person who loves your juice in the mornings, you will know that adding mint is perfect as it aids digestion and an settle upset stomach.
What’s your favourite ingredients in your juice?

Baby Spinach has classic green leaves and stems wh

Baby Spinach has classic green leaves and stems which makes this a great addition to green salads.

It partners well with simple herbs like parsley, chives, onions and garlic.

Serve in salads, with ham, cheese, eggs and pine nuts or with other green vegetables. It can also be used in stir fries and steamed as a side dish.

Plant in a sunny position in well drained but moist soil. It’s also perfect for large pots.

Contact your local supplier in your state for availability.

Check out our website for more information about Baby Spinach.
Link in our bio.

Cats love our ‘Kool Kats’ Cat Grass which is e

Cats love our ‘Kool Kats’ Cat Grass which is easy to grow and will aid your cat’s health and nutrition - essential minerals and vitamins and eliminates fur balls.

It grows well indoors in pots on the window sill with good light and a well drained potting mix. It can also grow well in most garden positions outside.

Perfect for pets when they are unable to go outside.

Contact your local nursery for availability.

“Money can’t buy happiness. Except at the gard

“Money can’t buy happiness.
Except at the garden centre.”

Like if you agree

Did you know that you can add rosemary to your alc

Did you know that you can add rosemary to your alcoholic drinks?

This is a gin and tonic with fresh rosemary and lemon wedges. Perfect for this long weekend if you’re lucky enough to have it in your state.

Cheers 🥂

We love our ‘Pickle Me’ range which have fanta

We love our ‘Pickle Me’ range which have fantastic jar shaped labels. We offer beetroot, capsicum, cucumber, onion, tomatoes and zucchini. All have pickle recipes on the back of the labels to help get you started.

Check the availability in your state with your local stockist.

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