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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This long weekend, why not try making some Herb Gr

This long weekend, why not try making some Herb Gremolata using our herbs, which is perfect for soups, seafood and steak.
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
3 tablespoons lemon zest
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons of finely chopped thyme

Place all ingredients and mix well. Can be made one day ahead.
Enjoy!

How old were you when you started your first herb

How old were you when you started your first herb garden?

Pet lovers range now available. This range includ

Pet lovers range now available. This range includes Pet Grass, Pet Grass and Pet Mint.

They are perfect for those pets kept inside for winter and those chilly days.

Check your local garden centre for availability.

‘Sorry I have plants this weekend.’ Well for

‘Sorry I have plants this weekend.’

Well for those of us in Victoria’s Covid lockdown, what else is there to do really??

Head over to our website for this delicious recipe

Head over to our website for this delicious recipe of Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni using our fresh herbs. We definitely need something like this on this cold wintery day.

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If you’re in Melbourne, you will need a deliciou

If you’re in Melbourne, you will need a delicious, hot chocolate with our fresh mint to keep you warm on this cold day.

To get the most flavour from your mint, it’s best to bruise the leaves so the oils in each leaf meet the milk mixture.

Contact your nearest stockist to purchase our mint or to check availability.

Did you know that Renaissance Herbs was the first

Did you know that Renaissance Herbs was the first national franchise of herb growers in Australia. Today the company has growers in every state of Australia and one in New Zealand.

We are dedicated to producing the largest range of herbs in the most reliable way. We consider our herbs as being the best and hope you will enjoy eating them as much as did growing them.

So thank you for supporting our family.

See our website (link in bio) for our stockists and growers.

Artemisia Lad’s Love (Artemesia Abrotanum) Attr

Artemisia Lad’s Love

(Artemesia Abrotanum)
Attractive, irregular branching, soft, feathery, deeply cut, grey/green leaves that form alternately. Small, very inconspicuous, yellow/white flowers. Aroma of leaves when crushed is a little like wormwood, with a refreshing lemony scent.

Plant in a well-drained, sunny position. Prune to keep it in good shape. (Being an ARtemesia it may inhibit growth of nearby plants).

Aromatic leaves, which contain absinthol, have an insect-deterring effect. For this reason, it has had a history of use: added to sachets to deter moths in cupboards, dry the leaves and line nests to deter lice in the hen house. Leaves have been used in stuffing’s for rich meats like goose and duck.

Contact your local supplier for availability.

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?

‘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.

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