ShipardsSHIPARDS Herb HERB Farm FARM Catalogue 2017 For preview of Isabell’s books visit BOOKS & DVDS AVAILABLE herbsarespecial.com.au herbs-to-use.comCatalogue October 2014 How can I use HERBS in my daily life? is a comprehensive Australian herb book, as well as a practical guide to growing and using over 500 herbs, culinary herbs and medicinal herbs, natural herbal remedies, alternative THE HERB FARM SPECIALISES in an extensive range of culinary, herbal medicines, natural herbal pain relief and herbal nutrition. $45 + P&P medicinal herbs, spices, high protein foods, rare edibles, survival foods, How can I grow and use Sprouts as living food? will inspire you to grow “Man has used herbs for bio-dynamic gardens, legume soil improvers, fruits, vegetables, and use sprouts to maximize your health. Covering over 100 kinds of herbs animal and bee forage plants, non-hybrid seeds, companion plants, dried sprouting seeds, the best methods of sprouting, nutritional and medicinal in folklore herbs, seeds for sprouting, gift giving ideas, etc. benefts, and how to use sprouts in your daily life, with practical and simple recipes. $37 + P&P remedies for HERBS ARE VALUABLE for favouring, vitamins, minerals, ability to aid How can I be prepared with Self-Sufficiency and Survival Foods? will 1000’s of digestion, for antiseptic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties, for healing, as preventative medicine, cleansing and rejuvenating action. We inspire you to be as self-sufficient as you are able. Isabell encourages years.” encourage fellow Australians to grow as much as possible of their own EVERYONE to consider how we can all tread more softly on Planet Earth. With numerous economical recipes, information on edible weed, Bush Tucker and food and medicine, as some ‘information’ indicates that times could get Herbs for health and healing, this book will be a valuable reference manual tough. It is vital too, that you save your non-hybrid seeds each year. for every family. $37 + P&P As the Therapeutic Goods Act in Australia restricts what may be said about uses of DVD - Wonderful World of Herbs! Isabell Shipard’s passion is herbs, and she herbs, this list below, does not give the many uses of each plant. Although man has loves to inspire and share the joys and wonders of natural herbs. In September used herbs in folklore remedies for 1000’s of years, the TGA says such remedies need 2006 Isabell Shipard held a herb course and a sprout course, on the Sunshine to be proved. Note: with some ailments it is permissible to say for temporary relief. As it is difficult to get a clear indication on what is permissible to be said about Coast. The courses were so popular that two more courses had to be run to medicinal uses for a printed catalogue, therefore here, some plants will list herb accommodate the number of people wishing to attend the courses. $35 + P&P Actions, and if any other uses are listed, they will be given as… for temp. relief of an DVD - Living Food at it’s Best! Isabell Shipard loves to inspire people to ailment. However, if people wish to know more about herbal uses medicinal and grow and use sprouts. Isabell will show you how you can grow sprouts in “May your culinary, refer to Isabell Shipard’s book “How can I use Herbs in my daily life”, or other garden bring herb books. The State of Queensland restricts what may be said about the medical your kitchen, which will be the freshest food you can eat. Sprouts provide actions of herbs, that are also used for food or favouring. quality nutrients, and by weight, are an extremely rich source of vitamins, much joy, minerals and antioxidants; in fact, they have a much greater nutrient content satisfaction Shipards Herb Farm OPEN HOURS: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Sat. than the original seed. $30 + P&P 10am-2pm, PO Box 66 Nambour, DVD - Self Sufficiency and Survival Foods! Be inspired by Isabell to fll your and be a or other times by appointment only (please Queensland, 4560, Australia. garden with Self Sufficiency plants and Survival Foods. In this course Isabell beautiful and ring During Open Hours 2-3 days before you ph. (07) 54411101 wish to visit, to confirm a suitable time). covers valuable information, which every person will fnd practical for daily interesting fax. (07) 54716430 living. 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LOCATION: 139 Windsor Rd., Nambour, Qld; If coming from Brisbane, once in • BOOKLET: Absolutely Delicious Licorice, how to grow and use Nambour, turn left at 1st traffic lights (Kentucky Fried Chicken) into Arundel Ave; also includes medicinal uses; by Isabell Shipard. $10 + P&P go under railway bridge, over bridge, veer to left at roundabout, turn right at next roundabout into Windsor Rd, go about 1 mile down Windsor Rd, watch on • Seed Savers’ Handbook by Jude & Michel Fanton, an essential right, and drive past Sunshine Coast TAFE Nambour Campus, and past Patrick resource guide for the home garden with a large variety of King Drive, and now watch for Shipards Herb Farm sign, at bottom of next drive vegetables, etc. $30 + P&P way. • Cancer can be Cured! by Romano Zago, a simple MAIL ORDERS: Plants, seeds, etc, are usually despatched by post. We do method of using Candelabra Aloe for many ailments. not send plants to Tasmania, Western Australia, or internationally (seeds $35 + P&P however may be sent; but note, some seeds may be restricted, so please • Aloe isn’t medicine...and yet it cures! by Romano Zago, check with your State, or Country, Quarantine Department). his companion book to his frst on Aloes. $30 + P&P Our DVDs are - Pal standard, All Regions. Pal is the Australian standard. 2 ANGELICA (A. archangelica) Bi.A; sh; source of tuber; Cul low starch, tuber rich source Vit. A.B. ABBREVIATION CODE PLANTS AVAILABLE germanium; many Med uses; Cul l. & s. as C & polysaccharide inulin. Eaten raw is crisp & Some plants may be in short supply or out of favouring, garnish, & crystalized. $10 crunchy, or cooked. Med; many uses. $7 BR A = Annual season, and rare ones may need to be *ALLSPICE (Pimenta dioica syn. Pimento **!ASPARAGUS (Asparagus officinalis) 1m; H; Bi.A = Biennial propagated to order. We carry some quite rare officinalis) rare, 3m+ tree or trim to bush size; Dec; deep loose soil; Comp; Med many uses; Cul = Culinary plants, and some can be difficult and long- Cul. deliciously aromatic I. & s. used in meats, Cul delicious and nutritious; eaten raw tastes Med = Medicinal winded to propagate. pickles & cookery. Flavour is a combination of like fresh green peas; and used cooked. $7 Everything else in catalogue not listed as annual or Some plants have potential as an income nutmeg, cinnamon & cloves; a very special spice. *AZTEC SWEET HERB (Lippia dulcis) 30cm. H. biennial, is Perennial, but is not marked as such, to crop, and there are a number of herbs, spices Use l. to make tea. Valued medicinal. $25 BPA Med.uses; Cul sweet tasting leaves used in save space. and trees that we can supply to growers in bulk ANISE HYSSOP (Agastache foeniculum) 60cm salads, drinks, etc. $6 BPA = Bulk Prices Available on request quantities (BPA). Please ring for bulk prices; or if abundant nectar for bees. Cul refreshing tea **BALM, LEMON (Melissa officinalis) 40cm BR = bare-rooted you are seeking any particular plant in quantity, and for favouring food; use leaves in apple pie Comp; P.P; I in salads, soups, etc. Med tea bene- Ch = Chinese we may be able to propagate. for sweetening, and in other foods. $9 fcial for students before exams, etc. $5 cm = centimeter *BALM, LIME (Melissa officinalis ‘Lime’) similar Comp = Companion Plant If you are after plants and cannot see them in **ALOE VERA (Aloe vera barbadensis) 60cm+ growth and uses to lemon balm; with a lime Dec = Deciduous (also implies frost tolerant) the catalogue, we may in fact have, but in too T.L.Fr; called living 1st Aid Plant, as l. gel used aroma. $7 dia = diameter small a quantity to list, so do ask. for many internal & external uses; tonic, cuts, Dr FI Ar = Dried Flower Arrangements bruises, cold sores, scalds, nappy rash, dandruff, BALM OF GILEAD (Cedronella canariensis) 1m; Dr.H = drought hardy Most herbs prefer full sun (unless otherwise aromatic l. a pleasant tea; Med analgesic, anti- stated), well-drained soil with a fairly neutral after-shave, sun burn. sm$6, md $9, lge $25, f = fowers xlge $30 BPA infammatory, antipyretic ; P.P. $20 FR.T = frost tolerant pH, and mulch to retain moisture and stop BARBERRY (Berberis vulgaris) 2-3m H. Med ALOE CANDELABRA (A. arborescens) 60cm+ fr = fruit weeds. Common names of plants are followed anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antibiotic. $30 Gr.c = ground cover by botanical names in brackets. Med uses. FR.T sm. $8, md. $15, lge. $30 H = hardy The list below is of plants; candelabra sent as stem cuttings as they root *BASIL (Ocimum sp) beautifully aromatic; Ige = large the seeds list begins on page 9. easily from stems. Comp; bees love; Med. Cul salads, meats, l = leaves ALOE SOCRATINE (A. perryi) orange f; similar spaghetti, pizza, pesto, etc. med = medicine uses to A. barbadensis. $9; all aloe species SWEET BASIL (O. basilicum) A. 60cm $5 md = medium Although most plants are sent in pots, BR at the end of plant listing signifes that plants may be are heavy and can be sent BR. GREEK BASIL 1m H; Dr.h. 1m $6 m = metre CAMPHOR BASIL 1m+ $6 Min = mineral sent bare rooted, and would be wrapped in ANNATO also called Lipstick Tree (Bixa Nit = nitrogen fxing legume paper and plastic. Bare rooting of some plants orellana) tree/bush, Med. Cul seeds favour & THAI BASIL 50cm $6 P&P = pack & post helps to lower the weight of your order, to save colour foods (red), also fabrics. $20 LEMON BASIL 50cm $6 P.P = potpourri on post costs, and some plants will travel well *ARLA (Tithonia sp.) 1- 3m H; T.L.Fr. bees love SACRED or TULSI BASIL (O. sanctum) r = root BR. We encourage you to please list 2 to 3 white fowers; seed heads for Dr.FI.Ar. and delightful aroma, valued Med. $6 r&c = raw and cooked second choices of plants and seeds, as we painted gold for Christmas decorations; Leaves CLOVE BASIL 1m $9 s = seeds may be out of some. WEST AFRICAN BASIL or FEVER PLANT s.sh = semi shade excellent in compost, also for animal feed; and sh = shade AGAVE (Agave americana marginata) 1m. green/ planted near outside toilets for large soft leaves (O.viride gratissimum) 1m, aroma like thyme, sm = small white striped l; Dr.H; sap as natural insecticide & to use as “loo” paper! $9 antiseptic l. fevers, eye wash, gargle, poultices & to repel insects. $6 sp = species for plant health Med diuretic, constipation, **ARROWROOT (Canna edulis) 2m H; use for s.trop. = sub-tropical/tropical *BAY TREE (Laurus nobilis) 4-6m but can grow burns. $10 BR quick growing windbreaks; leaves for animal temp.rel = temporary relief as tub specimen. FR.T; leaves deter cockroaches *AGRIMONY (Agrimony eupatoria) 30cm; H; feed and mulch material; tuber as veg. raw, syn = synonym cooked, stir-fry, chips, four, stews; Med, used as & weevils. Med. Cul in meat & veg. dishes, temp.rel = temporary relief Med kidney, blood & liver tonic, eye wash, etc; poultices, digestive, etc. $5 BR BPA marinades, sauces, bouquet garni, custards. $10 T.L.Fr = tolerates light frost leaves infused in oil used as back rub. $10 veg = vegetable **! ARROWROOT, South American (Maranta **BERGAMOT (Monarda didyma) 50cm Bees Vit = vitamin *ALEHOOF (Glechoma hederacea) H; Gr.c; arundinacea) 1m+; may go deciduous in winter; love f. Comp; P.P, Cul leaves & fowers in W.C = warm climate dainty scalloped leaves; can be used as a lawn. source of commercial arrowroot four; Med salads, garnish, wine, etc. Med. $7 Windb = windbreak Med for temp.rel. colds, persistent coughs, liver digestive aid, etc; Cul root r&c, made into four BETONY (Stachys officinalis) Gr.c; Med. $15 tonic, ringing in ears, etc. $5 for thickening and baking. $9 BR BLADDERWORT (Utricularia sp.) Gr.c. lichen * before name = Hardy plants with culinary & many VARIEGATED ALEHOOF plant form, with **! ARTICHOKES, CHINESE (Stachys affinis) like, thrives in damp area and shade, carnivorous medicinal uses attractive green & white leaves. $12 50cm H. Dec; attractive tubers look like pearly plant with tiny pods that trap insects. $10 ** before name = Exceptionally useful culinary & sea shells, delicate nutty favour, eaten raw or medicinal plants for garden **ALFALFA (Medicago sativa) H; Legume Nit; 1 BLOSSOM BOUQUET (Dombeya burgassiae) cooked; very tasty. $8 BR ! = Hardy food source plants with high nutritional meter, quick re growth when cut for tea, salads, 1-2m+ T.L.Fr; large downy leaves ; bees love value, survival food or potential to store. cooked; mulch, animal & poultry fodder, liquid **ARTICHOKE, JERUSALEM (Helianthus pink f. Flowers dry well and are very attractive fertilser. $5 tuberosa) 1-2m H; Dec; yellow f; propagated by for crafts, and spray painted gold. $9 Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 3 *BLUE FLAG (Iris versicolor) 1m lavender/blue CAT SCAT PLANT (Coleus sp) H. 40cm, yellow fowers ingredient in love-potions and in steamed; root roasted as coffee substitute. $5 f; H; FR.T; Med many uses. $15 BR aromatic leaves, said to deter cats. $8 BR special baits to catch fsh; Med temp. relief DAYLILY (Hemerocallis sp.) Med antibacterial; *BRAHMI (Barcopa monnieri) Gr.c; Med often CAT THYME (Teucrium narum) 30cm aromatic fevers, healing sores, etc. $25 Cul fower buds and young shoots eaten raw called “the memory enhancer” to support brain grey leaves & pink f ; folklore Med uses. $20 *CITRONELLA GRASS (Cymbopogon nardus) and cooked. $15 BR function, mental alertness, learning, 1m+ H; T.L.Fr; Comp; mulch; oil as repellent, CATS WHISKERS (Orthosiphon stamineus) H. *DILL (Anethum graveolens) 1m, A; Comp. for concentration, short and long term memory, soaps, food flavouring; l. & thick base rich in Vit. C; 1m beautiful white f. Med tea helps maintain brassicas. Med digestive, etc; Cul use l. & s. circulation. temp. relief pain etc. $9 BPA in cooking, refreshing tea; rub l. on body when normal kidney function, etc. $8 with cucumber, cabbage, potato, cheese, salads, working outside to deter insects. $15 BR BPA *!BROOKLIME (Veronica beccabunga) Gr.c; H; CATS WHISKERS lavender f. same uses. $8 pickles, dips, and root as veg. $6 l. r&c; rich in chlorophyll, Vit A & C & Min; use l. COFFEE (Caffea arabica) 2m; sh; sweet pulp DOGBANE (Coleus spreata) 50cm, aromatic l; in salads & as a garnish; Med diuretic, etc. $20 *CHAMOMILE, GERMAN (Matricaria recutita) around ripe berries eaten; seed is roasted for A. 40cm, daisy f. Med calming tea & temp.rel. Comp; good under fruit trees particularly citrus; BUGLE (Ajuga reptan purpurea) Gr.c; H; blue f; coffee; raw bean seed chewed to neutralise plant is said to help deter dogs and cats. $5 BR headaches, pain, skin conditions, sores , & for toxins in body. $10 Med wash for sores; tea as been used as a folk teething babies. $6 DRAGON’S BLOOD CLOVER (Trifolium repens) remedy for hangovers. $6 ENGLISH CHAMOMILE (Anthemis nobilis) Gr. *COLTSFOOT (Tussilago farafara) 30cm H; bees H. Gr.c; very attractive leaf markings of red, VARIEGATED BUGLE Attractive cream/pink/ cover; shade, aromatic l. as a wash. $7 love the yellow fowers; Med uses. $12 white & green. Med. traditional herb as tea for green leaf markings. $12 **!COMFREY (Symphytum peregrinum x S. coughs & colds. Cul. l. in salads, etc. $15 BULBINELLA (Bulbine frutescens) FR.T; Dr.H; **CHASTE TREE (Vitex agnus-castus) 1-3m Dec; uplandicum) 1m H; Vit. B 12; rich in potash & *ECHINACEA (E. purpurea) 1m Dec; Fr. T; 50cm, l. rich in anthraquinones, many Med uses attractive fragrant lavender fl; l & fl. used in P. P ; nitrogen, valuable for mulch, in compost & valued Med many uses, antibiotic properties. $8 internal & external, anti-fungal, anti-infammat- aromatic s. used as alternative to peppercorns; Med tincture temp.rel. muscular cramps etc. $15 liquid fertiliser; l. over 30% protein, animal, ory, etc. $25 poultry food. l & r; many Med uses, made as ECLIPTA (E. 4 alba) 60cm Chinese & Ayurvedic medicinal with many uses; hair tonic etc. $8 *BURDOCK (Arctium lappa) Bi.A; H; many **!CHIA (Salvia rhyacophila syn. hispanica) 1m+ ointment, poultices, etc. Cul. r&c. $5 BPA BR A.to Bi.A; blue fl. Med uses; Cul l. tea like sage; *ELDERBERRY (Sambucus canadensis) 2-3m; Med. uses. Cul leaves & roots eaten. $10 **! COMFREY Bocking 14 (S. uplandicum) seed high protein, nutty seeds a source of essential leaves activate compost; insect repell: spray on BUTCHERS BROOM (Ruscus aculeatus) H. 1m developed by Henry Doubleday Research Assoc- fatty acids, energy food & enzyme action (catalyst Fr.T; Med folk remedy, internal & external. $30 iation, UK; valued for high potash content and aphids, caterpillars; Med many uses; Cul aiding food digestion); thirst quencher, add to very high yields. Add leaves to the compost, berries r. & c; f. as tea, wine, cooking. $6 BUTTERFLY PEA (Clitoria ternatea) legume drinks, baking, etc, survival food as seed stores rots down quickly & adds nutrients & speeds up ELECAMPANE (Inula helenium) H; 60cm; yellow creeper or Gr.c, beautiful blue pea f, used to well. $5 colour rice & other foods blue; young pods the decomposition of other materials. $8 f; antibiotic leaves, many Med uses. $15 CHICKWEED (Stellaria media) H; A; Gr.c; Med cooked and eaten. $12 *CORIANDER, THAI (Eryngium foetidum) 40cm *EPAZOTE (Chenopodium ambrosioides) 1m; many uses; Cul use in salads, soups, etc. $4 Med. Cul with chicken, mushrooms, Mexican CALAMINT (Calamintha acinos) 30cm H; minty H; Bi. A, to perennial if fower stem kept nipped dishes, cheese, and a small leaf sprig added to aroma & flavour use as tea Med; pot-pouri. $10 * CHILLI (Capsicum frutescens) numerous out. Med uses; a popular Cul herb, aromatic varieties, 30cm-1m+ Cul. meat, curries etc; leaves in salads, curries, Asian recipes, etc. $5 beans when cooking said to render beans gas **CALAMUS or SWEET FLAG (Acorus calamus) Med. many uses; & fed to hens to keep them free. Strong l. infusion spray/cockroaches. $7 60cm Dec; loves wet or in pot with saucer under COSTMARY (Chrysanthemum balsamita) H; healthy & laying well. EUCALYPTUS FRESH PLANT also called Water to retain moisture. Valued Med uses. $25 40cm; sweet aromatic l. pressed for perfumed BIRDS EYE CHILLI $5 CAYENE $6 bookmarks; dried for P.P; fresh l. in salads, Hyssop and Lemon Barcopa (Bacopa VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG (A. gramineus varie- FIESTA $6 HABENERO $6 sauces, soups and beverages (only a little is amplexicaulis syn. B. caroliniana) H. ground gatus) 20cm; striped l. hardy border plant. $10 RED BELL $6 required for favouring). $25 cover, likes wet spot; Med. Cul leaves used as **CALENDULA (Calendula officinalis) 50cm A; and sometimes, other varieties may be favouring. $12 BR available. CUP OF GOLD, VARIEGATED (Solandra T.L.Fr; Comp; P.P; Cul. yellow/orange petals maxima v.) 2m; H; stunning variegated new **EVENING PRIMROSE (Oenothera biennis) salads, omelettes sandwiches; Med cuts, bruises, CHINESE KEYS (Boesenbergia pandurata) 40cm leaves purple & cream, valued for foral art work; 50cm; l. & f. eaten in salads; seeds contain rashes; made into ointment. $6 Dec; rare root spice, favouring, etc. $20 large cup-like golden f. have delicious aroma of gamma-linolenic acid which helps body produce prosta-glandins, that have a role in CARDAMOM (Alphinia mutica) also called Small **!CHINESE WATERCRESS or Kang Kong coconut. $20 regulating balance in the body. Med. $7 Shell Ginger; 1-1.5m sweet aromatic l. in P. P ; Cul (Ipomea aquatica) H. Dec; does not need to be *CURRY LEAF TREE (Murraya koenigii) 3-4m+ leaves to flavour meat, curries etc. Med. $5 BR grown in water. Med tonic, laxative, etc; Cul high attractive leafed tree; or prune as tub specimen; *!FAT HEN, also called Lamb’s Quarters CAT GRASS (Dactylis glomerata) H. 20cm protein l. r&c, in meat & savory dishes. $10 BR Med traditional folk remedy for indigestion, (Chenopodium album) H. 1.5m; forage for natures natural medicine for healthy cats, also **!CHIVES, ONION (Allium schoenoprasum) nausea; Cul aromatic leaves used in meats, poultry; Cul rich in Vit. A & C; nutty favoured for dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits; can also be 30cm Comp; cut leaves often; Cul rich in Vit. & curries, stir-fries. $8 BPA young l. & f. in salads or cooked. $6 chopped and added to animal’s food. $6 BR Min. use in salads, meats, sandwiches. $5 BR CURRY PLANT (Helichrysm augustifolium) **! FENNEL, SWEET (Foeniculum officinale) 1m CATNIP (Nepita cataria) 50cm H; white f. Med GARLIC CHIVES (Allium tuberosa) H. 30cm 40cm; l. & f. favour curries & savory meals. $10 H; yellow f. bees love. Cul salads, fsh, cheese, garnish; seeds green and dried are a tasty snack bedtime tea, headaches, fevers, aids digestion. Med uses; Cul favouring. $5 BR **! DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale) 30cm (taste like licorice). Med digestive, etc. $6 Some cats delight in this plant, dry leaves for CINQUEFOIL (Potentilla reptans) 40cm, dainty Med blood & liver tonic, rashes; Cul rich in cat toys, etc. $6 vitamins A,B,C, & minerals, use in salads, Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 4 *FEVERFEW (Chrysanthemum parthenium) xanthorrhiza) 1m+; pink f; Med, Cul $10 LESSER GALANGAL or LAOS (Alpinia traditional ceremonial grass used in peace and 60cm daisy fowers; Comp; Med tonic, **GINKGO TREE (G. biloba) Dec. attractive officinarum) similar growth and uses to healing rituals; leaves dried & braided; also temp.rel migraines, headaches, period pain, foliage Med l. & s. antioxidant, anti- greater galangal, but narrower leaves and made into smudge sticks. $20 arthritis, fevers. $6 infammatory, expectorant, anti-bacterial, food root shaped much like ginger. $8 BR BPA JADE (Portulacaria afra) H; in feng shui FIGWORT (Scrophularia nodosa) 60cm; Med for brain & benefts to circulation. $15 ROUND ROOTED GALANGAL (Kaempferia principles, potted jade placed either side of rotunda) 60cm Med; Cul l & r. eaten r&c. $15 skin conditions, bruises, etc. $20 BR GINSENG: various species available; 50-80 cm house front door is said to invite prosperity into FORSYTHIA (Forsythia suspensa) Dec. bush. approximate height; valued folklore Med as *GUMBI GUMBI (Pittosporum phylliraeoides) house; Cul succulent, pleasantly sour favoured Med anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, immune support & tonic...... sm. tree; Valued Med, l. tea, many uses. $15 leaves added to salads; survival food. $7 benefits to immune system, etc. $30 INDIAN GINSENG (Withania somnifera) 60cm HAWAIIAN BABY WOODROSE (Argyrea **JAPANESE MENTHOL (Mentha arvensis v. FRAGRANCE ACACIA (Acacia farnesiana) 2-4m. T.L.Fr. esteemed Indian folklore medicinal, nervosa) Magnifcent climber, beautiful heart piper) 40cm may go Dec; rub l. & sniff aroma, hardy upright branches, fne leaves, small primary strengthening tonic & valued for shaped velvety l. ideal pressed for crafts & for beautiful strong menthol volatile oil helps to thorns, delightful pompom fowers have aroma many ailments, sleeplessness, fatigue, & for gift cards, etc; Med and euphoric uses. $25 clear head & chest; or infuse leaves in boiling like violets, use in pot pouri, perfumes, etc. $15 immune system. $15 *HAWTHORN (Crataegus monogyna) H 2-4m, water, put a towel over head & inhale vapour for **LEAF GINSENG (Talinum triangulare) H, red berries & l. valued medicinal. $25 temp.rel colds, bronchial coughs, sinus, nervous FROG FRUIT (Phyla nodifora) Gr.c; Med 30cm+, pink f; will T.L.Fr. Valued Med in stress, headaches; chew l. for sore throat. $6 antibacterial; leaf tea as expectorant, etc.. $10 Indonesia, where the tonic properties are as *HEARTSEASE (Viola tricolor) A, 10cm; many Med uses; Cul fowers as garnish on meals. $9 JASMINE TEA also called ARABIAN JASMINE **!GIANT GARLIC (Allium ampeloprasum) 1m highly esteemed as Panax ginseng. Cul l. in (Jasminum sambac) 70cm; the jasmine of H; Fr.T; large cloves, Comp. spray for pests. salads and cooked dishes. $10 HELIOTROPE or Cherry Pie (Heliotrope peruv- perfumes & Chinese teas; aromatic white Cul salads, meats, savory dishes, marinades. SIBERIAN GINSENG (Eleutherococcus senticosus) iana) 1m; sweet vanilla scented f in P.P etc. $15 flowers make a refreshing tea to aid digestion. $8 Dec. FR.T; 2m+; Many Med uses. $35 butter, etc; Med antiseptic & antibiotic, HENNA (Lawsonia inermis) 2-3m; l. as dye for JASMINE, NIGHT SCENTED (Cestrum GIPSYWORT (Lycopus europeus) H. 80cm; temp.rel. coughs, colds, arthritis, etc. $5 BR hair & skin; anti-microbial; many Med uses. $30 nocturum) 1-2m+, T.L.Fr; delightful honey/ **!SOCIETY GARLIC (Tulbaghia violacea) attractive serrated l. Med antibacterial, antiviral, musk/almond scented fowers give off their 40cm, H; edible lavender f. Cul chopped l. in astringent, l. tea for fevers & wash on sores. $25 **HERB ROBERT (Geranium robertianum) A; aroma in evenings. $15 meats, salads, savory dishes, garnish, delicious GOATS RUE (Galega officinalis) H. 1m; white 30cm; valued Med as a source of germanium, JASMINE, SPANISH (Jasminum on bread & butter & Promite. This garlic pea f; saponins, favonoids, chromium salts; helps take oxygen to cells; tonic & therapeutic grandiforum) H; 60cm; white aromatic fower; flavoured herb is preferred by many people, it Med many uses; l. used in diet for balancing healing properties, helps immunity; most Med uses. $25 does not leave a strong odour on the breath. $5 metabolism, etc. $15 requested herb at the Herb Farm; leaves eaten, **VARIEGATED SOCIETY GARLIC green & or used as a tea, or wash. $5 *!JOBS TEARS (Coix lachryma jobi) 1m; H; white striped leaves; for garnishing, etc. $8 BR GOLDEN DRAGON (Impatiens repens) bright T.L.Fr; animal fodder; multi-coloured seeds yellow f; Med skin conditions, etc. $12 HERB OF HEALING (Ornithogalium caudatum) ideal in Dr.Fl.Ar. & crafts. Med traditional GERANIUM SCENTED” Pelargonium species bulb 40cm, externally for burns, cuts, etc. $8 BR Chinese uses; Cul used in Chinese recipes. $9 30cm-1m H; Comp; P.P; Cul decorate & favour GOLDEN ROD (Solidago canadensis) Dec. 1m, bright yellow f. many Med uses. $9 HOLLY (Ilex species) H, upright small tree, leaves JOE PYE (Eupatorium purpureum) 1m; Dec; cakes, biscuits, garnish, etc. Med antiseptic l. and berries in foral art, crafts, etc. Med. $9 gargle sore throats, etc. CITROSA; COCONUT; **!GOTU KOLA (Centella asiatica) Gr.c; H; Aromatic l; Med uses. $30 HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera japonica) Rambler; LEMON VERBENA; ROSE; CANDY DANCER; T.L.Fr; traditional Asian food/herb, 2-5 leaves a JUNIPER (Juniperus communis) 4m+, plant H; aromatic fowers in per- fumery and pot PEPPERMINT; AUSSIE GEM (not aromatic but day regarded as brain & body food. Med tonic, male & female trees if berries are required. Med dainty f). all species $6 each; other varieties improve mental sharpness, temp.rel. arthritis, pourri; Med uses. $8 stimulates elimination of uric acid and other may be available when propagated seasonally, & pain, minor skin disorders, fuid retention, HORSE HOOF GRASS (Dicondra repens) H, Gr.c; toxins; temp. relief from pain and stiffness. $25 occasionally we have CITRUS DELIGHT allergies, nervous tension. $5 in Ch. medicine l. tea for fevers, tonic, etc. $9 BR **KAFFIR LIME (Citrus hystrix) 3-5m; T.L.Fr; GERANIUM, with an absolutely magnifcent GRACEFUL POUZOLZS BUSH (Pouzolzia **!HORSERADISH (Armoracia rusticana) 50cm very aromatic leaves valued in Thai & Indonesian lemon fragrance, which is so special. $15 zeylanica) H 30cm. Med juice of plant is a folk H; Fr.T; rich Vit. C, Min; anti-oxidant; Med cooking to favour rice, meat dishes, curries, **!GINGER (Zingiber officinale) 1m, Dec; Med. remedy for boils, cuts, wounds, skin itches, digestive, tonic, temp.rel bronchial coughs, soups, as fnely chopped garnish; small fruit digestive, etc. Cul savory & sweet. $6 BR BPA temp. rel. fevers, diarrhea, urinary conditions. sinus, hay fever, pain, soothes mucous eaten; leaves infused as rinse for hair. $8 BPA SHELL GINGER (Alphinia zerumbet) 1-2m Cul l. as cooked veg. $10 membranes. Cul. $8 KENKUR (Kaempheria galanga) l2cm; Dec; rare striking yellow/green striped l. Many *GREATER CELANDINE (Chelidonium majus) HOTTENTOT or Lions Tail (Leonotis leonurus) spice aromatic pungent root in Asian cooking medicinal uses; also for skin conditions; and 40cm Fr.T. Med traditional herb for eyes, 60cm; H; Fr.T; orange fowers; Med temp.rel. and curries. Med uses. Orchid-like fowers. $12 as an insect repellant. $15 BR blood & liver tonic; orange sap from stem put on pain, mild euphorient etc. $12 *KING OF BITTERS (Andrographis paniculata) PINK TORCH GINGER (Etlingera elatior) warts, corns, planters warts, etc. $8 beautiful edible fowers. $25 HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) H. 50cm Med; H. A. 1m; revered in Ayurvedic & Chinese Med; JAVANESE GINGER or TEMALAWAK GINGER GREATER GALANGAL (Alphinia officinarum) antioxidant, antibiotic, anti-viral, expectorant, anti-infammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, & sometimes referred to as Greater Galangal 1m+; white f; root shaped like ginger; Med; tea for colds. Cul favouring. $15 digestive; research has found benefts for the (Curcum zanthorrhiza syn. Curcume Cul $8 BR BPA INCENSE GRASS (Hierochloe odorata) 50cm; immune system, etc. $13 Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 5 *LADY’S BEDSTRAW (Galium verum) Gr.c beautiful lavender eaten f; Med digestive, anti- MONEYWORT (Lysimachia nummularia) H; *NEEM TREE (Azadirachta indica) T.L.Fr; Med dainty l; used for dye; P.P. Med many uses, infammatory, laxative. $12 Gr.c; T.L.Fr; Med wash, compress, ointment many uses; seeds & leaves as an insecticide. $10 anti-infammatory, etc. $20 *MARJORAM Cul uses, all species in salads, rashes, wounds. $5 BR **! NETTLE (Urtica dioica) H. 1m. T.L.Fr; liquid LADY’S MANTLE (Alchemilla vulgaris) 40cm meat, savory dishes, cheese, grills, Med uses; GOLDEN MONEYWORT yellow leaves. $6 BR tea for healthy plants & spray for aphids etc; l. in attractive plant with beautiful leaves. Med SWEET (Origanum marjorana) 30cm. $6 **MOTHER OF HERBS, VARIEGATED (Coleus compost; tea as hair conditioner, and dandruff. many uses, astringent, favonoids, etc. $25 GOLDEN MARJORAM (O. vulgare aureum) $6 amboinicus variegata) 50cm; H; T.L.Fr; very Med temp.rel arthritis, hayfever; blood, liver and diuretic kidney tonic. Cul l. cooked like LAVENDER (Lavendula species) aromatic l; Med POT MARJORAM (O. onites) Gr.c;. $5 attractive white/green l, lavender f; Med spinach; stews, etc; blended with fruit juices & Cul. English allardi very hardy 80cm. $6 *MARSHMALLOW (Althea officinalis) H; 60cm; antiseptic leaves chewed for sore throat, makes a refreshing smoothie. $5 BPA French Lavender 70cm. $6 Med mucilaginous l. for soothing irritations, bedtime tea. Cul aromatic l. with meat, veg, infammations, etc. $10 chopped & toasted on bread/butter. $5 NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS BELLS variegated LEBANESE CRESS (Apium nodiforum) 30cm; And, MOTHER OF HERBS GREEN leafed (Alstroemeria pulchella variegata) 1m, attractive H; Gr.c; sprawling, lush attractive fern-like **MEADOWSWEET (Filipendula ulmaria) species, also available. $5 white & green leaves, which keep well when cut leaves with pleasant, mild carrot-like favour, 40cm; Fr.T; P.P; tea drunk traditionally to “make *MOTHERWORT (Leonurus cardiaca) 1m. H; A; for foral art; striking red/green fowers & seed wonderful in salads or as garnish, made into the heart merry and joyful” Med valued for pods at Christmas time. $7 BR pesto, etc; rich in Vit. & Min. $5 BPA temp.rel pain, headaches, fevers. $8 Med, anti-infammatory, laxative, diuretic, aids *LEMON GRASS (Cymbopogon citratus) 1m, H; digestion, temp.rel. period pain, etc. $7 NUTMEG BUSH (Tetradenia riparia) 1-2m; bee **MINTS 20-40cm well-limed soil; Mentha spe- forage; musk scented l. used as moth repellent & T.L.Fr; Comp; P.P; mulch, erosion control. cies best not planted in garden with other *MOUSE EARS (Hieracium pilosella) H; Gr.c; Cul rich Vit. A & C, thick stem in curries, stir-fries, rosettes of l. uniquely covered with stellately in pot pourri; Med anti-bacterial, anti-fungal; plants, as most mints spread underground; plant inhalant for headaches; tea: constipation, stom- fsh; as tea refreshing hot, or cold, and added to in large pot or bed just for mints. Med. Cul with branched hairs. l. in salads; Valued Med; fruit cups. Med. temp.rel. headaches, colds; astringent, etc. $15 ache ache, diarrhea, coughs, candida, fevers; & meats, gravies, veg, vinegar, drinks, serve with fr; externally as a wash on skin conditions. $10 rinse as hair conditioner. $5 BR mints make refreshing teas. MUGWORT (Artemisia vulgaris) 60cm; H; Med EAST INDIES LEMON GRASS (C. fexousus) APPLEMINT (Mentha sauveolens) $5 antiseptic leaves for nausea, temp.rel. pain, *OREGANO (Origanum vulgare) 30cm Comp; red base, grows taller & tolerates cold well, VARIEGATED APPLEMINT $6 cramps; Cul uses. $7 P.P: Cul meat & savory; Med aids the digestion, same uses as C. citratus. $8 BR BASIL MINT (M. gentilis) $6 CHINESE MUGWORT (A. verlotiorum) 2m+ leaves rubbed on toothache area for relief. $5 LEMON VERBENA (Aloysia triphylla) 1m; H; CHEF’S MINT (Mentha cardinalis) refreshing Dr.H; Fr.T; similar uses as above + this sp. is GOLDEN OREGANO (O.v. viride) Gr.c; dainty Med digestive, etc. Cul lemon favoured leaves menthol aroma . $5 useful as windbreaks, for worming animals, round yellow leaves. $9 as tea & food favouring; & when dried and CHOCOLATE MINT (M. piperita piperita) a and bee forage, mulch. Med. uses also. $7 CUBAN OREGANO (Plectranthus sp.) 30cm added to P.P long lasting aroma. $15 wonderful aroma & favour. $6 ground sprawler, feshy. round, aromatic l; *!MUKUNU-WENNA (Alternanthera sessilis) Comp. in garden. $9 **! LICORICE (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1m. Dec; Cul CORSICAN MINT (M. requienii) carpet form Gr.c; Indian, Asian & Indonesian herb regarded root 50 times sweeter than sugar (but can be strong scented l. $8 as food for eyes and nervous system; Cul. $5 *ORRIS ROOT (Iris florentina) 50cm, scented taken by diabetics); to sweeten foods, drinks, DRUIDS MINT (M. aquatica) beaut **PURPLE MUKUNU-WENNA (A. versicolor) root used as a fixative in P. P ; Med uses. $10 BR thirst quencher. Med stomach upsets, blood peppermint aroma. $5 purple l. dainty pink f. Same uses as above & as EAU DE COLOGNE (M. citrata) $6 PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon marrinii motia) H; tonic, temp.rel bronchial coughs, mucous a garnish. $5 grass 1m; for palmarosa oil & geranoil oil; Med congestion, pain, indigestion, constipation; root GARDEN MINT (M. viridis / spicata) traditional MULLEIN Black (Verbascum nigrum) 1m+; A; Cul mint jelly, sauce, etc. $5 lumbago, skin conditions; added to perfumes, chewed by people who wish to quit smoking. yellow f; seed stalks attractive Dr Fl Ar; Cul f cosmetics, insect repellents. $20 $20 BPA (bulk prices avail. for commercial GINGER MINT (M. gentilis) $6 in salads; Med temp.rel. bronchial coughs, crop; contact us for details) MOUNTAIN MINT (Pycnanthemum pilosum) catarrh, mucous congestion. $12 *PANDAN or RUMPA (Pandanus amaryllifolius delightful tingling pepermint favour $10 syn P. odorus) 1m+; Med. Cul. flavour rice, savory, LION’S EAR (Leonotis nepetifolia) A; H; bright MULLEIN white (Verbascum thapsus) 1m+; ORANGE MINT (M. piperita citrata) $6 Bi.A; grey fury l; yellow f; seed stalks attractive sweets dishes; leaves used as wraps, etc. $25 orange fowers keep their colour in P.P; attract- PEPPERMINT (M. piperita) $6 ive seed capsules for Dr Fl Ar; Med prominent Dr Fl Ar; Cul f in salads; Med. temp.rel. bron- PAPALO (Porophyllum ruderale) A; H; 60cm; White PEPPERMINT grey/green l. $7 chial coughs, catarrh, mucous congestion. $12 Cul Mexican herb used like coriander. $7 African folk remedy; used by African Hottentots PINEAPPLE MINT $7 for its mild psycho-active properties. $10 MYRTLES can be trimmed to bush size: **PARSLEY Med; Cul. ITALIAN $4 SPEARMINT (M. spicata) $6 **CULINARY MYRTLE (Myrtus communis) LIPPIA LAWN (Lippia nodifora) H; Gr.c; lawns, RUST FREE SPEARMINT (M. rubra raripila) JAPANESE MITSUBA very hardy $4 2m+, Med uses; l. f. & s. rich in Vit C, malic & TRIPLE CURLED $4 and for holding banks; dainty pink/white f. $7 spicy cooling spearmint favour. $7 citric acid; Cul salads & cooked dishes. $15 STONE MINT (Cunila origanoides) 30cm; *LOBELIA INFLATA also called Indian Tobacco; **LEMON MYRTLE (Backhousia citriodora) PASSIONFLOWER (Passifora incarnata) H refreshing cool-mint aroma. $9. H 40cm A; blue f; Med. $8 Med uses; Cul leaves and fowers rich in Vit vine; Med sedative, nervine etc. $30 *MIRACLE PLANT also called ST Paul’s wort C, for tea and favouring. $12 BPA *PATCHOULI (Pogostemon patchouli) 1m; LOVAGE (Levisticum officinalis) 50-60cm Med (Siegesbeckia orientalis) H; 1m; Med alterative, **!NASTURTIUM (Tropaeolum majus) 40cm, H; T.L.Fr; delightful aroma; P.P; bath bags, antibiotic, antiseptic, digestive, expectorant; stomachic, tonic, anti-rheumatic; skin diseases, Cul in savory dishes. $8 A; Med antifungal, tonic; natural antibiotic l. & perfumery, moth repellent; Comp; Cul try a leaf cuts, burns; made as a tincture gives a protective f. high in Vit. C; Cul salads, pesto & garnish. $5 to favour a green salad. $7 **MALLOW (Malva sylvestris) H 1m; leaves and covering like a second skin on cuts. $13 Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 6 PELITORY OF THE WALL (Parietaria judaica) omega-3 fatty acids; salads, cooked; Med. $5 FRUITI SAGE (S. dorisiana) 1m, infused leaves as insect repellent. Med leaves 40-80cm. T.L.Fr. Med acne, freckles, temp.rel. RAMIE (Boehmeria nivea) H. 1-2m+; for fbre, delicious smelling l. and bright pink chewed relieve toothache; dried l. powdered for discomfort of hemorrhoids. $8 paper making; Med uses. $15 fowers. $8 a sneezing powder; Cul. l. in salads. $15 MEXICAN SAGE (S. leucantha) purple f. $8 *PENNYROYAL (Mentha pulegium) H. Gr.c; *RASPBERRY (Rubus ideaus) H; 1m; l. as tonic *SOAPWORT (Saponaria officinalis) 30cm; deters ants, fies, feas; ideal for rockeries & paths tea; delicious fruit rich in Vit.C. $10 *SALAD BURNET (Sanguisorba officinalis) Fr.T; detergent properties, use to wash fabrics, when walked on releases refreshing NATIVE RASPBERRY (Rubus moluccanus) H; 30cm H; T.L.Fr; Med digestive; Cul attractive l. in bath, shampoo hair & the dog. Just chop pepperminty fragrance; Med temp.rel tri-lobed l; Med l. tea; Cul. sweet fruit. $10 rich in calcium, refreshing cucumber-like favour, leaves or root and simmer in water 5 minutes headaches, cramps (not during pregnancy); Cul NATIVE RASPBERRY (R. rosiforius) bright red salads, sandwiches, garnish. $8 strain & use; also for dandruff & rashes. $6 to favour root veg; infusions as pet rinse to sweet fruit. Med l. tea. $10 *SAINT JOHNS WORT (Hypericum perforatum SORREL, FRENCH (Rumex acetosa) 50cm deter feas. $5 **RAU OM (Limnophila aromatica) 10cm; T.L.Fr; ‘elixir’) Gr. C; H; T.L.Fr; f. & l; Med uses. $8 FR.T; Med; Cul soups, sauces, salads, stuffings, PEPPER (Piper nigrum) Med. Cul peppercorns traditional Asian herb in Vietnamese & Thai cuis- **SAMBUNG (Gynura procumbens) 50-80cm omelettes. $8 favour savory dishes. $25 ine, used r&c in curries, sweet/sour dishes, Valued Med. S.E. Asia & often referred to as ”life SOUTHERNWOOD (Artemisia abrotanum) 1m; BETEL PEPPER (P. betle) W.C; l. & berries used meat; has affinity with roasted chicken, veget- extender”; antioxidant, anti-infammatory, Comp; P.P; garden spray; Cul. $12 as masticatory; Med uses. $20 ables, salads; tip sprigs as garnish; l. pleasantly febrifuge, etc. Cul. leaves r&c and made as SPANISH MOSS (Tillandsia usneoides) hang *BETEL LEAF or Vegetable pepper (Piper aromatic & wonderful refreshing flavour; this tea. $25 sarmentosum) T.L.Fr; 60cm; large glossy l; herb is a real favourite with all who taste it. $15 over fence or tree, no need to water, plant will Med uses. Cul leaf mild pungent favour; SARSPARILLA (Smilax ornato) Med uses; Cul thicken & lengthen; use as garden mulch, *RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense) 30cm. Med. favouring. $30 stuffing cushions, etc. Med in ointments. $6 BR used raw, cooked, as wraps; s. picked green as Cul leaves and fowers eaten in salads. $8 condiment, & when ripe, the seeds embedded *SAVORY (Satureja repandra) H; Gr.c; T.L.Fr; SPEEDWELL (Veronica officinalis) Gr.c. Med in a soft pulp are a tasty morsel. $8 BPA REED CANARY GRASS (Phalaris arundinacea) white f; Cul soups, meat, veg, beans, etc. $6 wash on wounds, skin conditions; tea for symp- H; 50cm+; Med. & euphoric. $20 *PURPLE PERILLA or SHIZO (P. frutescens) 1m. LEMON SAVORY (S. bifora) 30cm. bright toms stress , blood tonic, indigestion, etc. $12 H; A; Med antioxidant; Cul aromatic purple *!RHUBARB (Rheum rhabarbarum ) H; 1m; l. green leaves have exquisitely strong lemon STAR OF BETHLEHEM (Ornithogalum leaves. to favour salads, meats (& as tenderiser) made as a pest spray; Med. Cul leaf stalks in aroma and favour. $7 umbellatum) 20cm; Dec summer; the Bach sushi, sweets, sauces; oil from leaves rich in salads, stewed, wine, jams. $9 *SCULLCAP (Scutellaria laterifora) 40cm; Dec; Flower essence for mental and physical shock; linolenic acid. $6 ROCK SAMPHIRE (Crithmum maritimum) 50cm; Med diuretic kidney tonic, temp. relief nervous and is an ingredient in Rescue Remedy. $20 PERIWINKLE (Vinca major) Gr.c . traditional H; attractive l. Med digestive aid, rich in Vit C; headaches, stress, insomnia. $7 **!STEVIA (S. rebaudiana) 60cm. Med. Cul. l. Med uses; source of vincamine. $10 Cul rare favouring used as garnish, condiments, CHINESE SCULLCAP (S. formosa) bush 50cm fresh or dried, natural sweetening properties MADAGASCAR PERIWINKLE (Vinca rosea) H, pickles. $15 purple f; Med uses. $9 many times sweeter than sugar, but without 60cm.pink f. Med uses. $10 **ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘tuscan *SELFHEAL (Prunella vulgaris) Gr.c; T.L.Fr; calories; use in drinks, baking, etc. $20 BPA PETTY SPURGE also called Radium Plant blue’) H; 1m; Fr.T; Comp; P.P; Med digestive, Med sore throats, wash, sprains. $7 BR SWEET WOODRUFF (Asparule odorata) H; (Euphorbia peplus) A; 30cm; white stem sap on etc; hair conditioner; Cul with lamb, chicken, **SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa pudica ) 50cm; 20cm; T.L.Fr; Attractive vanilla scented l; P.P; warts, corns, etc (for details of applying, see spaghetti, cream cheese, in biscuits. $6 Med many uses; food for nervous system. Ferny Cul. Med benefts lymphatics, etc. $9 Isabell’s Herb Book). $5 *RUE (Ruta graveolens) 1m; H. Comp; Med l. close up quickly at slightest touch; fascinating TADE (Polygonum hydropiper ‘Fastigiatum’) A; **PLANTAIN: wash for eyes; and in oil for rub, etc. $10 to grow, children and adults love to touch and H; 40cm; Med uses; Cul in sushi, tempura. $7 BROAD LEAF (Plantago major) Cul salads, etc; SACRED BAMBOO (Nandina domestica) 1-2 m. watch leaves fold up. $8 BPA Med many uses; seeds used like psyllium. $5 TANSY (Tanacetum vulgare) 50cm; T.L.Fr; green/bronze/red ferny l. traditional Med. $20 **SHEEP SORREL (Rumex acetosella) H; Gr.c; Comp dried l. in sachets in cupboards, garden NARROW LEAF (P. lanceolata) similar uses to Cul l. benefcial to eat at start of meal as can broad leaf plantain. $7 SAFFRON (Crocus sativus) 30cm Dec. pistils spray & use as mulch. Cul to flavour biscuits, etc. $9 rare favouring spice; also for yellow dye. $15 stimulate digestive juices in mouth; add to POKEROOT (Phytolacca americana) H. 1m; dye salads, cooked & garnish. Med strong TARRAGON, SWEET (Tagetes lucida) 60cm, plant; Med uses; Cul very young l. as boiled *SAGES: 40cm+; H. sun & well-limed soil: antioxidant; ingredient in Essiac Tea. $5 BPA Cul l. & yellow f. anise favour; use in savory vegetable. $15 GARDEN SAGE (Salvia officinalis) 40cm+ dishes, fruit salad and as tea. $7 valued Med; traditional favouring herb. $6 SLIPPERY ELM (Ulmus rubra) H. deciduous, POTENTILLA (P. erecta syn. Tormetilla erecta) Med. mucilaginous properties, valued for THUJA (T. occidentalis) sm. tree; many Med LYRE-LEAF SAGE (S. lyrata) 40cm Med. $9 uses, anti-microbial, expectorant, astringent; Hardy 8cm+ Med tonic, astringent, PINEAPPLE SAGE (S. elegans) base for fruit treating the throat and digestive tract. $30 infammation, etc. $20 internal/external uses as tea, wash, ointment; cups, fowers as garnish, etc. $7 *SMALL FLOWERED WILLOW HERB warts, brown spots on hands & arms, etc. $30 PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE (Lythrum salicaria) 1m, WHITE SAGE (Salvia apiana) Med. Cul. Comp; (Epilobium parviforum) H; Gr.c; 30cm; Med l in THYME: all species of thymes Comp; bee forage; H; purple fower spikes; Med astringent; skin smudge sticks etc; usually available November salads, tea, helps maintain normal kidney Med antiseptic; Cul add to meat, savory dishes. conditions, etc. $25 to May. $39 function & to aid male urological conditions; And the following sages are used more as bed wetting, etc. $8 GARDEN THYME (Thymus. vulgaris) 40cm; $6 **!PURSLANE (Portulacca oleracea) H; Gr.c; A; Comp; P.P. sachets, made into rubs, etc. CARAWAY THYME (T. herba-borona) Gr.c; Cul rich source Vit & Min & a rich source of SNEEZEWORT (Achillea ptarmica) 40cm; with delicious caraway favour. $6 Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 7 ITALIAN THYME (T. nummilarius) 30cm; use seed; moisture conservation & erosion control, **YARROW (Achillea millefolium) H. Gr.c; ferny environment, purify the air, provide food and on pizza & spaghetti. $6 mulch; aromatic root yields valuable oil used in l; Several l. in compost heap acts as catalyst for income, windbreaks, animal and bee forage, LEMON THYME (T. citriodorus) 20cm; $6 perfumery, drinks, foods, cosmetics, soaps; root quick break down. Med temp. relief colds, pain, nitrogen soil improving legumes, for mulch & MOTHER of THYME (T. serphyllum) 5cm; $6 fxative in P.P; crafts; insect repellent; Med diarrhea, fevers, headaches, period pain, compost, survival foods, etc... SPANISH WOOD THYME (T. mastichina) tonic, digestive, temp. relief arthritis, fevers, bleeding, wounds. $5 BR BPA 40cm delightful refreshing menthol- stress; aromatherapy. $10 BR BPA YELLOW DOCK (Rumex crispus) H; 1m; Med *!ACEROLA CHERRY (Malpighia glabra) ‘Californian eucalyptus fragrance, a real favourite. $8 VIETNAMESE HOT MINT (Periscaria odorata) seed and leaf infusion as laxative, etc. $8 Honey’ variety, 2m+; T.L.Fr; red fruit 3000mg Vit. C 50cm; H; pink f. beaut as garnish; Cul spicy per 100g; use fresh, juiced, jam. $12 BPA *!TOOTHACHE PLANT (Spilanthes acmella) **YELLOW MELILOT (Melilotus officinalis) H. pungent favoured l. with curries, salads, Asian 30cm; A; yellow f. antiseptic l. rubbed on spot A. 60cm; l. contain coumarin, vanilla-like *AMERICAN GROUND NUT (Apios americana cooking, marinades, stir-fries. $6 of toothache, teething baby, mouth sores, relief fragrance when crushed & can be used as a syn. tuberosa) Dec; legume climber, high with quick anesthetic effect. Trying is believing. *VIOLET (Viola odorata) Gr.c; H; sh; fragrant favouring agent. Med diuretic, anti-infam- protein tuber nutty favour, cooked, make four, The natural antibiotic leaves eaten fresh like fowers; P.P. perfumery; Med uses; Cul in salads, matory; tea for congestion of the lymph system, add to pickles. Valued survival food. $15 cress and added to salads have been found to desserts, drinks, garnish. $9 etc. $10 give relief for thrush, and candida. $8 APPLE CACTUS (Cereus peruviana) H; 2-3m; NATIVE VIOLET (Viola hederacea) Gr.c; kidney *YERBA MATE TEA (Ilex paraguariensis) H; Fr.T; Fr.T; fruit raw, drinks & jams. $20 BR TUBEROSE (Polianthes tuberosa) 1m. white shaped l. lavender/white f. Med; Cul $9 3m+; attractive l. & red berries; the most drunk **ARRACACHA (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) 1m, sh; waxen, sweet fragrant f; aphrodisiac, etc. $15 WALLPEPPER (Sedum acre) Gr.c; succulent l. beverage in Sth. America; valued as tonic tea, delicious tasty stems used r&c; root also eaten; *TURMERIC (Curcuma longa) 1m; Dec; yellow soothing properties; Cul food, & pepper said to have no undesirable stimulant effects. rare, from Sth. Am. $35 (often we are out of dye. Cul essential ingredient curries, Asian substitute; used as a survival food. $15 Can be sweetened with honey, sugar, + lemon. stock, due to high demand, but if you wish to dishes, pickles; Med antioxidant, anti- **WATER CELERY or Chinese Parsley (Oenanthe Rich Vit & Min. Med digestive, etc. $30 BPA order give your details & we will let you know infammatory, aids digestion, etc. $6 BPA BR javanica) H. clumper, for wet area or in pots, stems YLANG YLANG (Cananga odorata) evergreen when available.) UDDER PLANT (Solanum mammosum) 1m & l. celery flavour salads & cooked. $15 tree for very warm sheltered position, BAMBOO ‘ARROWHEAD’ (Pseudosasa yellow fruit shaped like cows udder, Med. $20 **Pink Flamingo WATER CELERY (Oenanthe exquisitely scented fowers, oil used in aroma japonica) H; runner; very attractive l; showy in pots & only grows to approx.1-2m; good screen *VALERIAN (Valeriana officinalis) 50cm H; javanica ‘famingo’) beautiful leaves of pink, therapy, perfume and food favouring; plant; culms for basket making, arrows, & shade lover; rich phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, cream, green & white; tasty in salads, etc. $20 traditional Asian aphrodisiac; Med uses. $30 reinforcement in mud walls. $20 potassium, add to compost. Comp; in garden **WATERCRESS (Nasturtium officinale) 30cm YUCCA (Yucca flamentosa variegata) H; 1-2m, ‘BABY PANDA BEAR‘ BAMBOO (Pogo- said to stimulate earth worms; l. tea spray to well limed soil, grow in pot at back door, so beautiful white bell f; Med uses, etc. $15 BR natherum paniceum ‘monica’) clumping sp. promote disease resistant plants from close, for daily use. Med many uses; Cul use raw ZEBRA GRASS (Miscanthus zebrinus) H; Fr.T; 15-30cm tall, loves water; miniature l; looks dampening-off disease; Med tea for temp. rel. & cooked; rich source Vit. A, Bl, B2, Bl7, C, E, striking green, cream stripes cross-ways on the great in pots. $20 pain, headache, sedative. $8 iron, potassium, iodine, calcium, germanium. $5 leaves; attractive in landscaping; erosion control ‘FORTUNE INVITING’ BAMBOO (Shibataea *VANILLA (V. planifolia) climbing orchid; W.C, WITCH HAZEL (Hamamelis virginiana) Dec. & for mulch. $8 BR kumasaca) culms 2mm x 1-2m (smaller if kept pods in P. P ; aromatic pods to flavour icecream, perennial shrub, FR.T; Med. uses. $30 NOTE: Seasonally, other rare herbs may be in pots), l. have attractive markings for foral cakes, icings, drinks, fruit salad. $20 BPA *WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium) H available, like arnica, wasabi, damiana, art work & crafts. $15 VANILLA GRASS (Anthoxanthum odoratum) 50cm; grey l; garden spray, Comp; sachets in santolina, horny goat weed, bloodfower, sweet ‘KUMURO-ZASA’ BAMBOO (Pleioblastus 30cm; H; tufting grass; P.P; sachets, bath bags; cupboards to deter moths; Med with care, for wormwood, indigo, astragalus, tea bush, hops, viridistriastus) runner 10-50cm, makes an l. pleasant tea; Med temp rel. pain, tincture stomach upsets, expelling parasitic worms, cinnamon, codonopsis, cleavers, French attractive potted bamboo; showy green & sniffed for hayfever, etc. $8 BR indigestion, etc. $9 tarragon, gloriosa lily, linden, native sarsparilla, gold variegated leaf. $15 *VAP CA (Houttuynia cordata) H; 40cm; Dec. AFRICAN WORMWOOD (A. afra) 1m, mandrake, elderberry (sambucus nigra), black BIGNAY (Antidesma binius) 3-8m evergreen for Asian herb with fsh aroma; leaves r&c. used to fragrant ferny foliage. Uses as above. $9 cohosh, pau d’ arco, golden seal, welsh tropical, sub-tropical & warm temp. climates, favour meat dishes, soups, etc; valued in Japan WOUNDWORT (Stachys lantana) H; 20cm; grey bunching onions, pyrethum, red sage, etc. You clusters of small fruit with red pulp; leaves eaten as tonic tea. $8 BR BPA fury l; attractive border plant. Med uses. $15 are welcome to email or ring for availability & raw & cooked & for favouring rice, etc. $25 VARIEGATED VAP CA ‘Chameleon’; *WILD YAM (Dioscorea villosa) Dec. climber, prices. There are more herbs listed under seeds. BLACKBERRY JAM BUSH (Randia formosa) H. attractive markings on leaves can be of Med for various ailments, and by pre & post Of the seeds list, we may have these available 1-2m, white f; yellow skinned oval fruit 3cm green, pink, cream; same uses as green leaf menopausal women; also used as a cream. $49 as, plants seasonally; & some annuals like long, squeeze black fesh into mouth, tastes like rocket and shepherds purse, we generally do form. $10 BR **! GREATER ASIATIC YAM, or white yam blackberry jam. $20 not pot up, but just stock, as seed. VERVAIN (Verbena officinalis) 50cm Fr.T; Med (Dioscorea alata) Dec. H. climber. Med uses; Cul. BOMBAX also called Dwarf Guinea Chestnut large tuber in the ground & bulblets that form bedtime tea, stress, relief, fevers, etc. $9 on vine, are eaten cooked. $7 BR TREES, LEGUMES, VEGETABLES (Pseudobombax ellipticum alba syn. Pachira **VETIVER GRASS ‘Monto‘ (Vetiveria *! ROUND YAM or AERIAL POTATO (Dioscorea and RARE EDIBLES insignis) H; attractive tree, white f; oval pods, zizanioides) 1.5m high; clumping grass; species bulbifera) Dec; potato & root peeled & diced, Med. Cul edible seeds. $12 Qld. DPI researched over 10 years for infertile soaked well, then cooked or roasted. $15 BR Useful plants to improve and beautify our *! BRAZILIAN CHERRY (Eugenia unifora) 2-3m ; Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 8 good source Vit C, fresh, juiced, jam, & wine. $7 PURPLE STEMMED COCO YAM $8 BR INDONESIAN GUAVA creamy/white fr, few tuberosa) 30cm; l. & pink tubers eaten, fried, * BUCKWHEAT, PERENNIAL (Fagopyrum SCRUNCHY LEAFED COCO YAM (Xanthosoma seeds, have pear/like favour. $6 boiled, roasted, soups. Available July to May. $8 BR cymosum) 1m; H; Fr.T; soil improver, yields lots atrovirens albo-marginata) 1m. striking white, RED CHERRY GUAVA very tasty. $6 *OLIVE TREE (Olea europaea) fruit pickled and of l. for mulch & compost, with quick re-growth; cream & shades of green, large l; Cul tuber YELLOW CHERRY sweet fruit. $6 for oil content; antioxidant-rich l. as tea. $12 cooked. $15 BR PINEAPPLE GAUVA sweet fruit. $6 Med stimulates blood circulation, anti-infam- Mini PAPYRUS REED (Cyperus prolifer) H; matory etc; rich in rutin, which research has CRANBERRY HIBISCUS (Hibiscus acetosella) H. ICE-CREAM BEAN (Inga edulis) H. legume shade 50cm; T.L.Fr; ornamental / land-scaping, foral found can inhibit carcinogens; Cul. l eaten r&c; 1-2 m Med many uses; Cul edible dazzling red tree; sweet white pulp in pod; eaten fresh. $15 art, paper making. $12 dainty white f as garnish; nutritious seed. $12 leaves & beautiful pink f. r&c $20 **! INDIAN FIG (Opuntia fcus indica) H; 1-3m *! PASSIONFRUIT: JAPANESE PASS. (Passifora BUSH LUCERNE (Desmodium gyroides) H; *!DAROOKA or PIT PIT (Sacharum edule) 2m+; FR.T; Cul thick l. peeled used as cooked maliformis) H; T.L.Fr; fr many months of year; 1-4m; Nit; fast growing ; ideal for poor soils and T.L. Fr; H; fast; ideal for windb; l. animal fodder; vegetable, high fbre; fruit eaten fresh & jams; hard shell sweet favour; valued for craft work, also waterlogged land; leaves 22% protein, Cul unfurled f. cooked considered a real many Med uses; survival food. $8 BPA BR as shells if not eaten, dry out like gourds. $8 animal fodder; mulch (quick re-growth). delicacy. $10 BR !INDIAN HILL GOOSEBERRY (Rhodomyrtus PASSION FRUIT HAWAIAN GOLD $8 Usually available November to May. $15 DERRIS TREE (Derris robusta) legume 5-10m, tomentosa) Dr.H; FR.T; 2m bush, attractive **! PAW PAW (Carica papaya) 2m+; Low Fr.T; *CALABASH TREE (Crescenta cujete) 4m+; fr. shade tree, pink/white f; soil improver, mulch. pink fowers, excellent favoured small purple Med uses; Cul very nutritious fruit. $5 eaten and shell of fruit made into bowls. $15 $20 fruit, fresh, jams, drinks. $15 *! PERSIMMON (Diospyros kaki) H. Dec; sweet **! CAROB or Chocolate tree (Ceratonia DESMANTHUS (D. virgatus) H. legume 1-3m; *!JABOTICABA (Myrciaria caulifora) H 2-5m fruit. Eat fresh, jams, dried. $7 siliqua) H; Fr.T; lge. legume tree (can be pruned); nitrogen, mulch; 22% protein; poultry & animal purple fr. favour similar to grapes. $10 !PIG FACE (Carpobrotus glaucescens) Australian a few trees should be planted to ensure poss- fodder, fast regrowth when cut. $8 LILLY PILLY (Syzygium paniculatum compacta) native, H; Gr.c; l. as a salt subsitute, and red fruit ible male & female; excellent windbreaks, animal *DRAGONFRUIT (Hylocereus sp) H; climbing Native tree, or trim as bush, pink fr. raw&jams.$9 taste like apples with a hint of salt. $8 & bee fodder; Med. Cul high protein, calcium- cactus, very refreshing, use fresh & in drinks. POWDERPUFF LILLY PILLY (Syzygium wil- rich pods, fresh (similar flavour to dates) or roast- PINK FRUIT $10 BR sonii) 1-3m; red f; white fruit eaten raw. $10 *!PINTO PEA (Arachis pintoi) H; Gr.c 10-15cm; ed, & ground for flavouring drinks, cakes, choco- T.L.Fr; ideal living mulch & nitrogen source; lates; survival food, pods store well. $6 BPA RED FRUIT $10 BR MAKU LOTUS (Lotus uliginous) P. nit. fxing erosion control, animal fodder & small peanut; legume 20-30cm, tolerates acid & infertile soils & *CAPE GOOSEBERRY (Physalis edulis syn. P. **! DRUMSTICK TREE (Moringa oleifera) H; Cul, use bright yellow f. & l as garnish. $6 BPA 3m+; WC & T.L.Fr. Med many uses. Leaves & fooding, shade tolerant, useful as living mulch peruviana) 60cm H; T.L.Fr; very tasty fruit used in orchards; animal forage. $8 BR GROUND-HUGGING PINTO PEA sp. H. $7 BPA raw & cooked, etc. $9 pods as food, protein 38% with all 8 essential amino acids, making it an excellent alternative MALAY APPLE (Syzygium malaccense) H; tree PIT PIT, FAN LEAFED (Setaria palmifolia) 1m; H; **! CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) 1-3m; Dec; to meat; leaves used fresh, or dried & powdered 6m+; red, pear-shaped fruit, sweet & juicy. $30 T.L.Fr; thick base r&c; stir-fries etc. $9 BR Med. Cul contains B17; protein leaves & root for protein source; seed used as water purifier; a MIDYIM (Austromyrtus dulcis) 40cm; soft *! POMEGRANATE (Punica granatum) H; 2m+; cooked; wilted leaves for animal fodder; also valuable survival food. $10 BPA Fr.T; fruit raw, juiced, in fruit salad; many Med used for garden mulch. $6 BPA BR sweet, tasty white fruit 1cm diameter. $10 **! FEIJOA (F. sellowiana) 2m+; H; Fr.T; plant uses; rich in antioxidants. $8 **! CEYLON SALAD LEAVES (Basella alba) H; SILKY AUSTROMYRTUS (A. tenufolia) grows to 2 trees close for cross-pollination, used as 1m so taller than Midyim; with similar fruit. $10 **! QUEENSLAND GREENS (Hibiscus manihot) Gr.c; or trellis; Med uses; Cul nutritious leaves windbreaks; attractive fowers; f.petals eaten; H; 2m+ T.L.Fr; l. 29% protein, Vit, Min & mucin, *!MIRACLE FRUIT (Synsepalum dulcifcum) H; eat raw and cooked, are rich in mucin. $6 fruit eaten fresh, jams, wine, etc. $7 use r&c; salad, meat & savory dishes. $12 RED STEMMED CEYLON SALAD LEAVES 1.5m; sh; T.L.Fr; eat small red fruit and for (Basella rubra) same uses as B. alba above. $9 FINGER LIME ‘Rainforest Pearl’ (Microcitrus several hours after, anything eaten with sour *! RED LANTERN HIBISCUS (Malvaviscus australasica) sm tree; Dr.H; FR.T; delicious fr. favour will taste deliciously sweet. $20 arboreus) H; 1-2m; bright red f. added to *! CEDAR BAY CHERRY (Eugenia reinwardtiana) with juicy cells similar in appearance to caviar dishes, fried & used as garnish; l. edible too. $8 5m; H; T.L.FR; Australian native, showy white f. MONSTERIO also called Fruit Salad Plant with delightful lime favour; high Vit C. $15 ROSE APPLE (Eugenia jambos) H. tasty fr. $12 & tasty red fruits over many months of year. $10 (Monstera deliciosa) 1m; s.sh; 25cm long, FOOD CANDLE TREE (Parmentiera aculeata) H. **! SALAD MALLOW (Corchorus olitorius) H; CHINESE ELM or LACE BARK ELM (Ulmus parv- warm to tropical, large long sweet fruit (favour sweet favoured fruit. $15 ifolia) Fr.T; 5m+, used for shade & wind shelter, 1m; A; chlorophyll rich l. over 20% protein & resembles sugar cane) eaten raw, cooked, **! MUSHROOM PLANT (Rungia klossii) H; sh. extremely rich in potassium, calcium, stock feed; valued for bonsai work. Attractive pickles, jams, drinks, etc. $25 60cm. T.L.Fr; Like eating mushrooms? Then you leaves eaten r&c; bark used medicinally. $20 magnesium; eaten r.&c; or l. dried, crushed & GOVERNORS PLUM (Flacourtia ramontchi) H; will enjoy growing this plant, tasty mushroom stored, to use with other foods as protein **! CHOKO (Sechium edule) H.vine, T.L.Fr; 3-6m; withstands light frosts, maroon 2cm dia. favour; nutritious, chlorophyll rich l. higher source; l. as tea, fresh/dried. Plants avail. spring, abundance of chokos; raw or cooked, sweet or fr. r&c. $12 protein than mushrooms; Vit A & C, calcium & summer & autumn; or seed packets all year savoury, in pickles, stewed with cinnamon & iron; salads, in stir-fries. $8 GREWIA (G. asiatica) Hardy bush 3m, small around. Med; usually available Sep to May. $6 sugar or honey, tastes similar to pears. $6 BR NO-MOW GRASS (Zoysia tenuifolia) ground purple fr. eaten raw, drinks, etc. $20 **SAMBU LETTUCE also called Brazilian hugger; always green, likes moist conditions, **! COCO YAM (Xanthosma sagittifolium) 1m; H; spinach (Alternanthera sissoo) Per. 50cm likes Fr.T; doesn’t mind wet; attractive l; tubers - **! GRUMICHAMA (Eugenia dombeyi) 3m+; H; ideal feature grass. $9 BR tasty sweet fruit 3-4cm dia. $8 shade; Med. lush, crinkly, nutritious leaves; Cul. steamed, baked, roasted, made into chips, are ! OCA also called New Zealand Yams (Oxalis use young l. raw, & large l. cooked, toss in stir- deliciously nutty. $6 BR BPA *! GUAVA (Psidium species) Ffr.T. Leaves Med. Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 9 fries, etc. $8 PURPLE STEMMED TARO attractive l. $15 NON-HYBRID SEEDS are seeds you can save Broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) r&c. $5 *SNUFF BOX TREE (Oncoba spinosa) H; 5m; RED LEAFED TARO (C. es. ‘Fontainesii’) $15 year after year; seeds are the absolute Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) $5 Fr.T; fragrant f; hard shelled 9cm fr. almond- 2 TONED GREEN LEAF TARO (C. fallix) $15 ultimate in re-cycle-able resources. It is an Capsicum California wonder $4 meal-like favour; Med source of chauloormoor- All taros can be sent BR advantage to soak seeds (all except very fine seed) Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) $9 ga oil; dried fruit husks for small containers & for TEOSINTE PERENNIAL CORN (Zea in warm to hot water for several hours, before Carrot, “All Seasons” $4 snuff & other stimulants; & craft work etc. $12 diploperennis) 1m+; H; lush l. for stock feed, & planting (as this softens hard seed coats). Plant seed Carrot, “Dragon” purple exterior $4 in fine loose mix, and for maximum germination, Celeriac celery/like tops & large bulbous roots *SOURSOP / GRAVIOLA (Annona muricata) H. seed ground for four etc. $8 keep soil moist but not waterlogged; and seeds that eaten r&c. $6 4m+ T.L.Fr. Tree is a valued medicinal. similar **! VEGETABLE HUMMINGBIRD TREE may dry out for even a few hours could die and not Celery ‘Chinese‘ variety, tender stems. $5 favour to custard apple. $25 (Sesbania formosa) H; nitrogen fxing legume germinate. Creatures of the night can find seeds Ceylon Salad Leaves (Basella alba) $6; Red *! STAR FRUIT (Averrhoa carambola) H 5m; juicy 4m+; Med many uses for internal & external tasty, and garden pests like slugs and snails are stem Ceylon Salad Leaves (Basella rubra) $8 fr. raw, juicing, dried; slices are star shaped. $25 use; Cul l. 36% protein, seeds 40%; rich in iron; partial to germinating seeds. Root vegetables, Chicory (Cichorium intybus) 1m, blue f; tap r. *! STRAWBERRIES: leaves, pods & large fowers eaten. $20 melons, pumpkins, beans are best planted straight goes deep into soil breaks up clay & mines sub- ALPINE STRAWBERRY, RED H; fruits many *! WARRIGAL GREENS (Tetrogonia into their permanent position in ground. Some soil, animal fodder; Med uses; Cul rich Vit & months of the year. $5 tetragonoides) H; native plant, ground sprawler, seeds can germinate very quickly in 1-3 weeks, Min potassium, sulphur, silica, eat l. r&c; and as ALPINE STRAWBERRY, GOLDEN H; sweet r&c; high iron, calcium, protein 29.8%. $6 while other seeds can take several months to 2 a tea; root roasted for coffee. $5 yellow/white berries taste like strawberries years; some can be spasmodic in showing, and Chillies: Birds Eye $5; Fiesta $5; and cream! Fruits many months of year. $5 some very difficult to germinate (that is why they Pablano $5; Habanero, very hot $5; COMMERCIAL VARIETY $5 Other species may be available, but in limited are rare plants). In cold climates seeds of annuals Jalapeno $5; Red Cayene (Tabasco) $5; INDIAN STRAWBERRY H. Gr.c $5 quantities, like sausage tree, panama berry, should be planted spring & summer. Seeds that Red Mexican Bell Pepper $5 tamarillo, ibika, etc. *SUGAR CANE (Saccharum officinarum) 1-3m. have come from very cold climate backgrounds, it is often an advantage to put the seed in fridge 2-4 Chop Suey Greens also called Edible culms peeled, chewed for refreshing sweetness, weeks+. There will not be space to give details of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum juicing; Med benefts. $6 BR description and uses on all species in the seeds list. coronarium) H; 1m A; l. & f. valued for stir-fries, RED SUGAR CANE red stems $13 BR EDIBLE & USEFUL AQUATICS Species already described under herbs or edible soups, meat dishes to give a distinctive Chinese **! SWEET LEAF BUSH (Sauropus androgynus) *!ARROWHEAD (Sagittaria sagittifolia) 60cm+; plants will only have common names listed; and favour. $7 1-2m; T.L Fr; delicious l. over 34% protein, & tubers & l. eaten cooked. $20 BR similarly with some standard vegetables, fruits, and Corn: Golden Bantam $4; Autumn Gem rich in Vit. & Min; use raw (tastes like fresh peas) many other common plants. Number of seeds per multi-coloured cobs $4, Red Aztec $4; or in cooked savory dishes; plant a living food **!CHINESE SACRED LOTUS (Nelumbo nucifera) Dec; for ponds, large containers, packet can differ with each seed variety. Rare Balinese $4; Manning White $4; Perennial hedge; valuable survival food. Indonesian folk seeds, or seeds in short supply, may have Teosinte corn $7; Pop Corn: Golf Ball $4 remedy for snoring & teeth grinding! $20 BPA magnifcent f; pods for Dr.F.Ar; every part of plant eaten including tasty root, in stir-fries, etc. between 12-25 seeds per packet, while many Cucumbers: African Horned (Cucumis **! SWEET FRUIT ROOT (Polymnia sonchifolia) Med many uses. Orders taken for spring, seed varieties, and particularly species with very metuliferus) keeps well when picked $6; Dec. H; 1-2m tasty root, high potassium & inulin, summer, autumn planting. $25 BR small seed may have 25 to 150 seeds per packet, Armenian $4; Crystal Apple $4; Green sweet & crunchy like an apple; used r&c; Med or more. Gem, excellent favour $4 CHINESE WATERCHEST NUTS (Eleocharis uses; l. for animal fodder 17% protein; $20 BPA Eggplant (S. melogena) early long purple $5 dulcis) 60cm; Dec; easy to grow even in small Endive (Cichorium endivia) $5 **! SWEET POTATO (Ipomea batatas) H 40cm container that holds water; Med uses; Cul eat VEGETABLES & CHLOROPHYLL Fat Hen (Chenopodium album) H; Annual 1m; ground sprawler; edible l. & nutritious tuber chestnuts raw and cooked. $7 BR RICH SALAD GREENS nutritious l. r&c. Seeds rich in nutrients too, ORANGE $5 BR DUCKWEED (Spirodela sp) mini foating l; food including Essential Fatty Acids (EFA). $5 WHITE $6 BR for herbivorous fsh, ducks, dried for human Amaranth: all species hardy; 1-2m A; high Flour Gourd also called Wax Gourd (Benincasa PURPLE tuber variety, said to have properties food. $10 BR protein l. & s. (protein easily assimilated) hispida) H; r&c to 20kg+ can keep over 12 that help balance body hormones. $6 BR !NARDOO (Marsilea mutica) 15cm, Dec; attract- Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus months once picked; survival food. $7 **TAMARIND (Tamarindus indica) H; T.L.Fr; ive 4 leafed clover-like l; l & seed eaten. $12 BR hypochondriacus) $5 pkt Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) $8 legume tree, l. & pod pulp eaten, rich in citric, Leaf Amaranth also called Tampala Kale (Brassica oleracea species) $6 tartric & malic acid; use in drinks, marinades, PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia cordata) H; glossy (Amaranthus giganteus) $5 Kohl rabi (Brassica oleracea v. gongylodes) $6 l; spikes of attractive blue f; edible seeds. $15 curries, pickles, sweet /sour dishes. $12 BPA Love lies bleeding (A. Caudatus) striking Leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) $5 LIZARD TAIL (Soururus chinensis) 30cm. Dec. long red f. spikes. $5 **! TARO (Colocasia esculenta) H; 1m; Fr.T; Lettuce: Oak Leaf $4; Buttercrunch $4 Med crushed l. applied boils, etc. $10 BR Native Amaranth (A. viridis) l. r&c, and seeds Tolerates wet but will grow in dry; nutritious l. & Long Bean (Lagenaria siceraria) technically not eaten too, and plant enjoyed by poultry. $5 stems & roots cooked; survival food. $6 BPA a ‘bean’; veg.1-2m, grow on ground or trellis. 8 Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) $5 GREEN TARO $9 seeds $8 Beetroot, Rapid Red $3.50 IMPERIAL TARO (C. antiquorum) dark green Loofah (L. aegyptiaca) H; A ; veg. when young & Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) H, A; eaten to brown markings on l. $15 sponge when mature. $6 SEEDS AVAILABLE r&c. valued Med. Cul. $8 Loofah, Angled (L .acutangula) veg; & when Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 10 dried very ornamental for crafts. $8 CLIMBING BEANS & PEAS Vegetable Hummingbird Tree (Sesbania Chia (Salvia hispanica) $5 BPA Little Loofah, (L.purgens) valued Med Require trellis, fence or support... formosa) leaves 36% protein & seeds 40%. $15 Chickweed (Stellaria media) Med, Cul. $5 and for craft work, etc. $9 Purple King Bean $4 Chinese Watercress / kang kong $8 Mibuna salad greens $5 Listing of more legumes, with many Medicinal Cnidium (C. monieri) A. 50cm. valued Chinese Rice Bean (Vigna umbellata) climbing or gr.c; H; uses under Herb Seeds. Mizuna salad greens $5 A; excellent mulch, animal & bee forage, l. & Med. stimulant, etc. $10 Mountain Spinach (Red Orach) $6 young pods eaten, & dried seed are tasty Codonopsis (C. pilosula) Dang Shen in Chinese Mukunu-wenna (Alternanthera sp) Cul l. r&c; sprouted (similar favour to mung bean); and a HERB SEEDS Med similar action to ginseng. $10 Med uses. $5 good survival food as seeds store well. $5 Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) $9 Purple Mukunu-wenna with purple/plum- Scarlet Runner beautiful f;tasty pods. $5 CULINARY & MEDICINAL USES, etc. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) $5 red leaves l. r&c; Med. Cul. $5 Seven Year Bean H; heavy bearing. $6 Some details of these herbs are given under plant Coriander, Thai (Eryngium foetidum) $5 Mustard Lettuce ‘osaka purple‘ $6 Snake Bean climber, long pods. $5 descriptions starting on page 2. For more Corn Salad (Valerianella locusta) $6 Okra ‘Clemsons spineless‘ $5 Snow Peas, sweet tender fat edible pods. $5 information on herb uses, refer to Isabell's book Cowslip (Primula veris) valued Med. $10 Onions: Bunching White Onions $4 Sugar snap Peas delicious stringless edible "How can I use Herbs in my daily life?" Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) Early Cream Gold $4; Red Onions $4 edible leaves & fowers. $12 pods, use as salad vegetable or cooked. $5 Angelica (Angelica archangelica) $7 Pumpkin: Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata) 30cm pod, Cress (Lepidium sativum) $5 Butternut $4; Giant Atlantic $7 Anise (Pimpinella anisum) $6 Culinary Myrtle (Myrtus communis) $12 large red seeds, 6 seeds per pkt. $9 Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) $8 Jap Pumpkin $4; Pawpaw Pumpkin $5 Winged Bean Dec; the whole plant can be Cumin (Cuminum cyninum) $7 Radish: Arla (Tethonia sp.) $7 Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) $5 eaten, young pods raw when 10-l5cm, young l. Arnica (A. chamissonis) $10 Red $3.50; Black $5; White Daikon $5 & f. & tuber; dried seed roasted, etc. $8 Dill (Anethum graveolens) $5 Rocket (Eruca vesicaria sativa) salad leaves. $5 Astragalus (A. membranaceaus) H; is the Drumstick Tree (Moringa oleifera) $15 Rutabagga / Swede (Brassica napus) hardy OTHER LEGUMES valued Huang Qi in Chinese Med. $12 Echinacea: Echinacea purperea $6 Aussie Gem Geranium $7 root vegetable ; r&c; Med. $6 Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) $5 Eclipta (E. alba) Med & for hair cond. $8 Aztec Sweet Herb (Phyla scaberrima) 30cm Salad Mallow (Corchorus olitorius) H; valuable Bush Lucerne (Desmodium gyroides) H.1-3 m; Elecampane (Inula helenium) $8 Med uses; Cul. very sweet leaf. $6 greens r&c; Cul; Med; high potassium content.$5 nitrogen fxer, mulch, animal fodder. $15 Emilia (E.sonchifolia) Hardy native, young l. Curled Salad Mallow H; 1m; frill leaves. $8 Basils: salads, pickled & cooked. $7 Butterfy Pea (Clitoria ternatea) H. creeper, Sweet Basil $5; Camphor Basil $5 Salsify (Tragapogan porriforus) white feshed beautiful heavenly blue pea f. Med. and Fl. Clove Basil $5; Dark Opal $5 Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides) $5 root vegetable. $7 used to dye food blue. $9 East African Basil or Fever Plant $5 Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Sambu Lettuce (Alternanthera sissoo) $8 Candlestick Cassia (C. allata) Med uses, etc. $8 Greek Basil $5; Sacred Basil $5 Valued Med; edible roots & fowers. $5 Scorzonera, Black Salsify l. & r veg. $7 Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua) high nutrient Lemon Basil $5; Thai Basil $5 Fennel: Sweet $5 Bronze $5 Silverbeet (Beta vulgaris) Foodhook giant. $4 pods; valued survival food. $8 Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) Med. $10 Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) rich Silverbeet rainbow chard. $5 Crotalaria (C. grahamiana) 2m; mulch, Bergamot (Monarda didyma) Cul & Med. $6 in mucilage, lipids, protein (30%) Med many Sweet Leaf Bush (Sauropus androgynus) $10 nitrogen, root cell system said to trap & kill Betony (Stavhys officinalis) Med. $10 uses; Cul ingredient in curries, seed valuable & Tomato: Tom Thumb H. $3.50; Yellow Pear nematodes. $8 Bloodfower (Asclepius curassavica) Med. $15 nutritious food sprouted. $5 Tomato, acid free $5; Roma tomato $5 Crotalaria, Parrot Pea (Crotalaria Blossom Bouquet (Dombeya burgassiae) $7 Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) $6 Walking stick cabbage $6 cunninghamii) 1-2m, nitrogen fxer. $8 Borage (Borago officinalis) Cul & Med.$5 Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa) Med $10 Warrigal Greens (Tetragonia tetrgonioides) H; Derris Tree (D. robusta) Dec. shade tree, soil Brahmi (Barcopa monnieri) $10 Flanders Poppy seeds eaten on breads, etc $6 Ground sprawler, eaten r&c. $5 improver, mulch. $10 Bruisewort (Bellis perennis) 15cm dainty daisy Forget me not (Myosotis sylvatica) $6 Zucchini, Black (Curcurbita pepo) $4 Desmanthus virgatus H; 1m+; Nit; 22% protein, f. Med wounds, bruises etc. $8 Foxglove Med. $6 animal & poultry forage, often called ‘little Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) $6 Frogfruit (Phyla nodifora) Med. uses SEEDS OF LEGUMES brother’ to leucaena, but it does not have Bulbinella (Bulbine frutescens) $15 antibacterial. $12 Burdock (Arctium lappa) $7 Fullers Teasel (Dipsacus fullorum) $12 NITROGEN FIXING SOIL IMPROVING, MULCH mimosine content like leucaena. $6 Jicama ( Pachyrhizus erosus) vary tasty tuber; Calendula (C. officinalis) $5 Garlic Chives $6 SOURCE, ANIMAL & BEE FORAGE, HIGH f.& s. used as insect spray. $8 Capers (Capparis spinosa inermis) Cul. $7 Ginseng: PROTEIN FOODS, BEANS, PEAS, ETC. Lentils (Lens esculenta) $5 Caraway (Carum carvi) $5 Indian (Withania somnifera) $8 BUSH BEANS & PEAS Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) $6 Cat Grass (Dactylis glomerata) $7 Leaf Ginseng (Talinum triangulare) $8 Adzuki, Red Japanese Bean. $4 Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) H; fast; 1-3m T.L.Fr; Catnip (Nepita cataria) $5 Gipsywort (Lycopus europeus) $12 quick windbreaks; bee, animal & human food. $5 Centaury (Centaurium vulgare) H. A. 30cm Goats Rue (Galega officinalis) $9 Broad Bean (Vicia faba) $5 Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) Med. anti- Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) $5 Red clover (Trifolium pratense) H. 1m T.L.Fr; antiseptic l. used as wash on wounds, sores; as Gourmet Delight (Phaseolus nanus) $5 Nit; Cul & Med many uses. $6 mouth wash, etc. $10 oxidant & immune benefts; berries Chinese Mung Bean $4 Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) l. & pulp in pods Chamomile, German (Matricaria chamomilla) $5 tonic & for many ailments; Cul. berries eaten Soy Bean $4 eaten. Med. & Cul. $15 Chapparal (Larrea tridentata) Med. $10 fresh, dried & l. eaten too; $8 Sugar snap peas bush type, bears early, Tree Lucerne (Chamaecytisus palmensis) 1-3m; Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus) $10 Golden Rod (Solidago canadensis) $7 delicious stringless edible pods. $5 nitrogen, mulch, animal fodder. $7 Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) $5 Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Valued Med. with Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 11 many uses. $6 as tea substitute & many Med uses. $5 Small Flowered Willow Herb (Epilobium Gauva varieties: Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) Med. Palmarosa (Cymbopogon marinii motia) $10 parviforum) Valued Med. $6 Indonesian $8; Red Cherry $8; with many uses. $8 Papalo (Porophyllum ruderale macrocephalum) Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) $7 Yellow Cherry $8; Pineapple $8 Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (Argyrea nervosa) $10 like coriander, l. have large oil glands with Sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) $6 Governor’s Plum (Flacourtia ramontchi) $10 Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) $10 potent favour & scent, & stronger with age. $6 Sorrel, French (Rumex acetosa) Cul. $8 Grewia (G. asiatica) $13 Heartsease (Viola tricolor) Med. Cul. $6 Parsley: Italian $4; Triple curled $4 Speedwell (Veronica officinalis) Med. $10 Indian Fig (Opuntia fcus indica) $10 Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) Med Japanese Mitsuba $4 Spelt Wheat Rich in protein, Vit. & Min. $5 Indian Hill Goooseberry (Rhodomyrtus with many uses. $6 Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) Comp. $6 St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Med $5 tomentosa) very tasty purple fruit $10 Holly (Ilex species) H. tree, red berries; with Pellitory of the Wall Med $10 Stevia (S. rebaudiana) l. with natural sweet- Jaboticaba (Myrciaria caulifora) $13 many uses.; Cul l. & berries decoration. $10 Pennyroyal aromatic leaves. $8 ening properties; use as tea & with foods. $8 Passionfruit: Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) Med. $8 Pepper (Piper nigrum) peppercorn source. $10 Strawberry: Alpine Red $5 Alpine Golden $5 Hawaian Gold; H. very large yellow fruit. $7 Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Med. Cul. $6 Perilla, Green Med. Cul. $12 Sugarbeet or Mangel wurzel (Beta vulgaris) $7 Japanese; hard shell. $8 Indigo (Indigofera australis) $10 Perilla, Purple Med. Cul. $6 Sun Jewels (Portulaca grandifora) Cul. $7 Panama Red; Heavy bearing large fruit. $7 Jobs Tears (Coix lachtyma jobi) Med. Cul. $7 Petty Spurge, Radium Weed (Euphorbia Sunfower (Helianthus annuus) $5 Snuff Box Tree (Oncoba spinosa) $15 King of Bitters (Andrographis paniculata) peplus) external uses applied to warts, etc. $5 Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) $9 Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) Tasty sweet fruit $8 Med with many uses. $13 Pit Pit “Fan Leaf” (Setaria palmifolia) Cul. $9 Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) $5 Pie Melon or Jam Melon (Citrullus lanatus Lady’s Bedstraw (Galium verum) Med. $10 Plantain: Med. Cul. Sweet Tarragon (Tagettes lucida) Cul. $6 citroides) $6 Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Med. $10 Broad Leaf $5; Buckshorn $7 Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala) Med. $10 Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Med. Cul. $9 Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) $7 Narrow Leaf $6 Tade (Polygonum hydropiper) popular Powderpuff Lilly Pilly (Syzygium wilsonii) $13 Lemon Grass, East Indies (Cymbopogon Pokeroot (Phytolacca americana) Med. Cul. $9 Japanese herb used for sushi, etc. $8 Rockmelon: fexuosus) Med. Cul. $9 Psyllium (Plantago psyllium) Med. Cul. $9 Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) Comp. $6 Hales Best $4, Honey Dew $4 Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Med. Cul. a Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Med. $9 Teasel (Dipascus sativus) $8 Rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa) $6 valuable herb with many benefts. $9 Purslane (Portulacca oleracea) Med. Cul. $5 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Med. Cul. $5 Tamarillo (Cyphomadra betacea) $8 Linseed (Linum usitatissimum $7 Purslane, Golden large leaves Med. Cul. $6 Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) $10 Umkokola (Vyalis caffra) $13 Lions Ear (Leonotis nepetifolia) A. 1-2m. Pyrethum (Tanacetum cinerarifolium) Comp $6 Toothache Plant (Spilanthes acmella) Med. $8 Watermelon Klondyke $4 stunning orange f.& seed capsules for foral art Queen Anne’s Lace (Ami majus) $7 Udder Plant (Solanum mammosum) $9 & crafts. Med. $8 Queenland Asthma Weed (Euphorbia hirta) Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Med. $8 GOURDS Lobelia (Lobelia infata) Med. $8 Med uses. $7 Vanilla grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) $9 Lovage (Levisticum officinalis) Med. Cul. $6 Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Med. Cul. $6 Vervain (Verbena officinalis) Med. $9 Fun to grow, great for crafts & gift giving (there Madagascar Periwinkle (Vinca rosea) Med. $15 Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) fbre plant; Med. $9 Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) $5 is a legend that says, ‘to give a friend a gourd or Mallow (Malva sylvestris) beautiful lavender f. Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) $10 Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) Med. $9 to receive a gourd as a gift, with it go the best Med uses; Cul l. eaten & f. as a garnish. $10 Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) Med. Cul. $6 Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Med. $6 things in life’). Plant gourd seeds spring or early Marigold, African (Tagetes erecta) pest Rue (Ruta graveolens) Med. $6 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Med. $6 summer. No’s 1-4 are small ornamental gourds; deterrent. $6 Sage: Garden sage $5; Clary Sage $10; Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Med. $7 & No 5-10 are large gourds. All pkts $5 each. Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) Med. Cul. $5 Lyre leaf sage $9 Yellow Melilot (Melilotus officinalis) $9 1. Small round orange Marshmallow ( Althea officinalis) Med. Cul. $7 Salad Burnet (Poterium sanguisorba) P. valued Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) $15 2. Pear shaped Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) Med. $9 Med; Cul refreshing l. salads etc. $7 3. Small buoy gourd Millet (Eregrostis tef) Nutritious seeds $6 Salt Bush (Atriplex nummularia) native; edible SEEDS OF TREES, VINES, 4. Bottle gourd Miracle Plant (Siegesbeckia orientalis) $10 mildly salty leaves. $9 5. Dinosaur gourd Motherwort (Leonorus cardiaca) Med. $6 Sambung (Gynura procumbens) Valued Med; FRUITS, EDIBLES & ORNAMENTALS 6. Large 2 bulge bottle Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Med. $8 Cul. leaves r&c; seed not easy to germinate. $15 7. Goose neck gourd Mugwort (Artemisia verlotiorum) Med. $8 Savory, Lemon (Satureja bifora) Cul. $8 FRUIT SEEDS are not in season all year 8. Large pear-shaped gourd Mullein, black (Verbascum nigrum) Med. $7 Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis) H; A; $5 around, therefore, before ordering it is wise to 9. Large round gourd 10. Mixture of small shaped gourds $6 Mullein, white (Verbascum thapsus) Med. $10 Savory, Winter (Satureja montanta) Cul. $5 inquire if available, or time of year when in Myrobalan or ‘Stonebreaker’ (Phyllanthus 11. Mixture large shaped gourd $6 Scullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia) Med $7 season. 12. Snake gourd (Trichosanthes kirilowii) amarus) A; 60cm; traditional Ayuvedic panacea; Scullcap Chinese (S. formosa) Med $10 Acerola Cherry High “C” variety. $10 A real novelty; Med. & Cul uses. 6 seeds $10 antibiotic & liver tonic properties. $8 Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) Med $10 Bignay (Antidesma binius) fruit & leaves eaten $15 Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) Med. Cul. $5 Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) Med $8 Bombax (Pseudobombax ellipticum alba) $15 Please list 2-3 alternatives, in case your frst Nettle (U. dioica) perennial species. $6 Shallots (Allium fstulosum) $5 Brazilian Cherry (Eugenia unifora) $8 choice of gourds, may be out of stock. Nettle (Urtica urens) annual species. $6 Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Med. 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******************** Herb Book commendations: the rewards of a lifetime of good health and vitality. Look after your greatest asset, your “Australia has waited 20 years for her frst home-grown herbal, but here it is at last! body. One’s Health is One’s Wealth. The Choice is Yours. Choose Wisely. People often telephone, or call at the Isabell has always been the source of plants and advice for many of us, her admirers. We Ella Hayes, Australia Healthy Mission, Melbourne, Vic. Herb Farm, asking Isabell for her can be proud of her encyclopaedic work (Acerola to Yucca) on plants, which includes a I am inspired, again! Sprouts are living foods, capable of regenerating vitality: rich in thoughts on what herbs, spices, fruits or vast reference background, as well as practical advice. “Shipard on herbs” is destined to nutrients and economical. We can all beneft with the information this book provides. be one of those foundation books that will be in print for the next century. 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Reinbott, Sunshine Coast, Qld. tonic, to name a few. The herb has been saving tips, and how to use edible weeds. You will fnd many budget-saving ways to “Love my book, the best book of its kind I have seen. Many thanks for taking the time to used for 100’s of years to treat many conserve resources and deal with climate change. Be prepared for the future... and enjoy compile it.” L. Abbott, Coffs Harbour. NSW. Isabell s light-hearted memoirs." Christine Bennett, Maroochy Greens member, Sunshine Coast ailments of mankind. Licorice would be one of the hardiest and easiest-care “Please supply by post another copy of “How to use herbs in my daily life?” It’s that top Congratulations on your new book on Self-sufficiency. I am very excited to get it. You plants to grow, that can adapt to a wide class, my mate is going to nick mine if I don’t get him one.” J. Potter, W.A. truly put love into your work. Micaela, USA range of soils and climates. As plants can “More people need to discover this book for a healthier was of life. 110% out of 100% I have your Herb Book and Self-sufficiency Book. They are fantastic. D. Clark, NSW. go deciduous in winter, frosts are no Isabell; its like you can’t get enough of the book...” D. & D. Muntelivet, Mackay, Qld. problem, and the plants will do well in “Congratulations Isabell, what a wonderful book! I’ve just come across it and it is such a Your Self-sufficiency Book, we are thoroughly enjoying and putting into action. This topic, even dry conditions. Other plants that wealth of in-ormation - I have been looking for a book like this for a long time. is what we have been talking about for the last 6 months. Your book is perfect timing. have crop potential are - kaffir lime Anna Zerafa, Med. Herbalist NSW. Melissa, NSW. leaves, lemon myrtle, drumstick tree, Sprout Book commendations: Hi Isabell, The Self-Sufficiency Book is a fabulous book, well presented, easy to read and sweet leaf bush, pandan, arrowroot, This book is the best reference I have read for live food, through the easy, convenient understand. Well done, it should became a best seller. Your book gives me new insight allspice, vanilla, carob, acerola cherry, production of sprouts, which are possibly the ultimate compact health food. The and courage to try new things. I can't wait for your next book. Jurgen, SA. cinnamon and yerba mate, and also many information Isabell has researched is always extremely detailed and very accurate and Since getting the Self-sufficiency book I have stopped pulling out some of the weeds rarer Asian spices and vegetables. If you this book is a must for anyone wanting to improve their health and vitality with live in my back garden and am eating them instead!! The cobblers pegs are really nice! are considering what may be suitable, for sprouts. Geoff Lawton, The Permaculture Research Institute Maria, Qld. your climate & your land, you are welcome Isabell’s book is life enhancing and belongs in every health professional’s library and in Your books are fantastic, so easy to read, understand, enjoy and put into practice – such to ring the Herb Farm. every household, in every country. Her outstanding research and practical information valuable reference books. Jo Hall, Vic. will help to protect from degenerative diseases (e.g. cancer, heart diseases, arthritis, Isabell, the self-sufficiency Book has given me a wake-up call, to be prepared. John, Qld. chronic fatigue, to name a few) Adopt the pro-active health approach, now, and reap Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue 2018 herbs-to-use.com 14 DETAILS OF DESPATCH OF PLANTS AND SEEDS Postage, Pack and Handling for Isabell’s books and DVDs. Most plant orders are despatched by post. We can usually ft up to 10 plants for $27 pack, Surface (because of different weights of books and DVDs, it is difficult to have one standard postage cost) Post & handling. However this may depend on what type of plants the order is made up of, as Herb Books posted to Australian addresses: some are large in length or heavy (eg. aloes, some fruit trees, legumes, and some herbs). Note: to Qld, NSW. 1-2 books $15; 3-4 books $20; 5-6 books $25 besides post costs, orders include a component for packaging and the time it takes to pack. to Vic. & SA. 1-2 books $15; 3-4 books $20; 5-6 books $30 to WA, Tas. & NT. 1-2 books $15; 3-4 books $25; 5-6 books $35 Standard Post Express Post • all prices valid till Sprout or Self-sufficiency Books 1 book = $10; 2-7 of either of these books $15 (to all Aust. states). 1 to 5 plants $20 $25 DVDs either of the DVDs 1-2 DVDs = $10; 3-12 DVDs = $15 (to all Aust. states). 31st June 2015 Special Offer - 10% discount is available on orders of 5 or more of any combination of Isabell’s Herb, 6-10 plants $27 $37 • after which please Sprout, or Self-sufficiency Books and / or DVDs. Please use ‘Herb Book’ Post & Handling charges (as Orders over 10 $27 + $1 extra for each $37 + $2 extra for each contact us. above) to calculate for a 5 or more book combination. If unsure please contact us. plants. plant over 10 plants. plant over 10 plants. • For orders of books and DVDs to addresses outside of Australia, please order online through Express Post: is particularly applicable and encouraged for orders placed during hot months of herbsarespecial.com.au the year and for orders of very rare plants, and for people who live in distant interstate country • If unsure of Postage and Handling, please email: [email protected] ; fax 07 54716430; areas. Express Post is the fastest method of delivery: overnight to all capital cities, and then, however or phone 07 54411101 (During Open Hours) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, 10am-2pm. long mail usually takes to get to your country town destination. Alternatively, some parcels may be • GST is inclusive in all prices. sent by Star Track Courier, if a street address is given (they cannot deliver to a PO Box number). • All our DVDs are - Pal standard, All Regions. For more info. see link below. Note: there will be no post charge for small seed packets ordered, when accompanying a plant order. • Please be sure to check that you are happy with Pal video standard before purchasing: When ordering seeds only, add on to the total price of seeds... herbsarespecial.com.au/books_and_dvds/pal-countries.html 1-5 pkts add $5 for pack, post and handling. 5-25 pkts add $10 for pack, post and handling. If ordering by... PLEASE LIST 3-4 ALTERNATIVE CHOICES FOR SEEDS OR PLANTS, IN CASE WE ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF Email or Fax: please send us the list of plants and / or seeds with quantities, and your address, phone STOCK OF SEVERAL, OR THEY ARE NOT IN SEASON (or we can suggest similar alternative plants) number and we will get back to you with availability, prices, cost to pack, post charges, and payment • Note: if any money is over from an order, due to plants or products not being available, etc it is methods. returned in postage stamps. NOTE: some trees and large aloes, etc may require more for Pack and Post: please use the order form, listing plants and / or seeds with quantities, and send with full payment. Post. Phone: we can take your order by phone with credit card payment, but we may need to get back to • If unsure what amount to add for post, you are welcome to phone during our Open Hours and we you with fnal availability, and pack and post costs. will calculate, or you can write or email and we will estimate the Pack and Post once we have the order. In AUSTRALIA Payment can be made by: • If wishing to have further information on plants, or about your order, date of dispatch, etc, * Post - Money Order, Bank Cheque, or Private Cheque made out to D.B. Stewart, & posted with please phone, fax or email us. order form (your order will be sent when funds are cleared). * Generally, for Postal Orders, if we have the plants in tubes, they will be sent this way, with the top of pot * Direct Deposit, (through your own bank, or at a Suncorp branch, or over the Internet) securely taped, & plants taped securely in the box & cushioned with shredded paper. If plants are sent BR into Suncorp Bank Account, in the name of D.B. Stewart, BSB No. 484 799; Account (bare-rooted), excess soil or all soil will be removed & wrapped in paper & plastic. Plants orders are sent on No. 494056582. After deposit, phone, fax or email the receipt / reference number of the Mon.-Tues. of week, to ensure arrival before the weekend. Orders are usually despatched in 1-3 weeks of deposit, your order details, phone number & your postal address. receiving the order (although this may depend on what the order is made up of). Looking for herbs in bulk quantities & bulk prices? We may be able to assist, or may be able to * Credit Card, over the phone (type of credit card, card number, name on card, expiry date, grow to order, depending on what plants you are seeking. postal address & phone number), or you may use the order form, & fax or post it with You may pick up your order of plants from the Farm. However it is advisable to phone through your your order details (for security, please do not send any credit card details by email). order, at least two days in advance to check availability, and to save you time, as putting together orders can take some time. Shipards Herb Farm postal address - PO Box 66 Nambour, Qld. 4560 location - 139 Windsor Rd., Burnside, go past Tafe INTERNATIONAL ORDERS (ALL ORDERS OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA) ph. (07) 54411101 fax. (07) 54716430 College & Patrick King Drive on right-hand side & We do not send plants or seeds internationally, but we do send dried herbs, books and DVDs. International Fax +617 54716430 watch for Shipards Herb Farm sign, at the bottom ALSO NOTE: all prices in this catalogue are in Australian currency. We ONLY accept payment email. [email protected] of cement drive way on the right. for international orders by Credit Card payment, & these orders will be shipped ONLY by web. www.herbs-to-use.com (Open Hours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, 10am-2pm.) Australia Post. If a person does not have Credit Card facilities, we would then accept payment by overseas telegraphic transfer (note: there may be transfer fees). ATTENTION: We take great care to send healthy plants, and to check all goods before they are sent. When you have confrmed your order with us by email, we will email a total, & payment details. We ensure that all orders are well packed and protected. Please be advised that once an order leaves our farm we do not accept any responsibility for their well-being. SHIPARDS HERB FARM - ORDER FORM PO Box 66 Nambour, Qld. 4560 Please list 2-3 alternative choices for plants or seeds, in case we are p. (07) 54411101 currently out of stock, or they are not in season. f. (07) 54716430 Alternatively phone, fax, or email us to check availability prior to order. e. [email protected]

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