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New to the catalogue, grafted green finger limes A really cool fruit that resembles caviar, very popular in the culinary world, a great addition to drinks, desserts and meals. A small thorny, bushy plant, that prefers warm conditions, free draining soils and thrives in the understory or part shade. ...

Unlike Western garden hand-tools the Niwashi uses an angled blade that cuts into the soil as you pull it towards yourself. A more comfortable and natural action. The sharp blade makes light work of breaking up compacted garden beds, removing stubborn weeds and turning over soil for planting Specifications High carbon steel blade 12.5cm long. Wooden handle 26cm long. Total length 33cm

If you are after that really sweet, juicy pineapple, then you need one of these. Arguably the best tasting pineapple, Queen pineapples ripen to a bright yellow and have an edible core. They are more disease resistant and cold tolerant than most, however for these to thrive in conditions they need to...

Also known as 'Aussie plum' or Ooray, this very attractive shrub is an Australian native. It has long serrated leaves and attractive reddish new growth. The plum-sized dark purple fruit is too sour to eat fresh, but makes a wonderful colourful addition to stewed apples, or is delicious bottled or st...

A wonder plant! Comfrey is used widely by gardeners, food foresters and permaculturists, for good reason! Its nutritious green tops make amazing compost tea or nutrient rich mulch. It also makes very good, high value animal fodder, great for chooks. The plant can act as a great barrier against grass...

A great plant for the food forest and home garden, producing tasty little "berrys" in a paper like husk. Really easy to grow especially in the warmer areas and will produce fruit for most of the year. Can be planted as an annnual in cooler areas. Plants get to about 1m in height and tend to sprawl out. Great fun fruit for the kids to pick and eat.

Thornless Blackberry 'Satin' is a compact variety of Thornless Blackberry growing to around 1.5m by the end of the fruiting season. It produces delicious sweet, blackberrys. Hardy and easy to grow, they are cold and wind tolerant, and will grow in most soils. For best results, train along a fence or...

The tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the world. Tamarind flesh is full of vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, iron, zinc, fiber and more to naturally boost your immune system. The pulp is also used in traditiona...

Red Lady Papaya is a dwarf variety, suited for growing in containers or in the ground. Despite their compact size, they are known to be prolific producers of sweet, juicy papaya. While Papaya love the warmth all year round, Red Lady is one of the most cold tolerant of the tropical papayas, which mak...

MOUNTAIN RED - cutting grownFrom Brazil, this has attractive red stems and small sweet red-fleshed fruit. Easily grown in a frost free position. An attractive addition to the subtropical jungle. Cutting grown. 3m h x 1m w.

Mountain PapayaThe hardiest of the mountian papaya varities, making it well suited to our climate here in NZ. It can withstand mild frosts once established and can be grown in full sun or part shade. Prolific fruiters after a couple of years and best to have 2 or 3 plants to ensure a female/hermaphrodite. These are seed grown.

Lilikoi is a stunning passionfruit variety form Hawaii. It has similar growing properties to the classic black passionfruit however Lilikoi is a larger fruit, with bright yellow skin and a slighlty more tart pulp. It's a beautiful vine, the fruit is traditionally used in drinks, baking or make into jams and jellies.

Very popular and tasty Lime. Produces medium-sized, thin skinned and seedless fruit. Fruit ripenings through the Winter time. The tree grows to 2-3m, is evergreen and thrives in a warm, sheltered, frost free spot. Can also be grown successfully in pots or containers

Sublime Lime is a compact lime, the foliage is highly aromatic and a lovely rich green. The fruit is very juicy with a true acid lime flavour. Prefers a sunny, free draining spot, with plenty of feeding and water through the summer months. The tree grows to 2-3m, is evergreen and thrives in a warm, sheltered, frost free spot. Can also be grown successfully in pots or containers

Kaffier Lime is native to tropcial Asian countries where it is use extensively for cooking. The leaves are glossy, deep green and have a distinct double-lobed look, they are the most used part of the tree and are typically used for flavouring Asian dishes such as soups, curries, salads, fish and oth...

This hardy Haleconia aka "Lobster Claw" performs well outdoors in Northern NZ. It looks great in the understory with its lush green foliage, not to mention the stunning red and yellow flowers through summer and into Autumn. It has a spreading nature so be sure to select a suitable site. It performs and looks best in a part shaded position with protection from the wind.

A pioneer species in the forest, Tithonia is a powerhouse in transitioning tough grasses into the perfect environment for establishing a food forest. Also known as Mexican Sunflower, Tithonia produces beautiful yellow sunflower like flowers in the winter offering much needed winter fodder for bees a...

River Tamarind exists as a pioneer species in its natural habitat, covering disturbed areas and thriving in neglected landscapes. Native to Mexico it’s now found all over Asia which is where we came across it growing on road sides and being used in plantations for stock feed and nitrogen fixing. T...

ALBANY SURPRISE - Tasty black grape. Extremely hardy with very good disease resistance. Plant in full sun and manure only moderately. Grapes should be trained to a T shape and supported on a wire or similar structure. Prune back hard after fruiting, leaving two bud stubs at 30cm intervals along the arms of the T. Pick fruit only when fully ripe.

Beautiful small trees, make excellent hedging or speciment trees. Prolific fruit yeild much liked by birds, also excellent for tasting off the tree or in jams and baking. NOTE: We are unable to supply Yellow Guava for planting in the Auckland region as it has been added to the Auckland Regional Pest Management Plan

Beautiful small trees, make excellent hedging or speciment trees. Prolific fruit yeild much liked by Kereru, small and large humans alike (our daughters favorite). Also makes great jams/preserves. Fruiting season is late Autumn/Winter. These fruit are super high in Vitamin C and are companions for c...

Feijoas are great plants for a fruiting hedge or shelter. They are tolerant of wind and a variety of soils, though of course they will produce their best fruit in the best conditions. But they will grow well in coastal situations, will tolerate frost once established and require very little care. Th...

This saw features a large curved 320mm blade with turbo-cut teeth enabling it to cut amazingly fast. Blade: The Impulse Hardening enhances the durability of the already high standard saw blade.Belt Clip: Simple belt clip adjustments ensure the sheath is suitable for both right and left handed users....

Razor sharp blades with hard chrome plating. Compact handles make these secatuers very comfortable to use. The most popular model in the ARS range. FeaturesSmall Compact SecateursHard Chrome Plated BladesMade in Japan SpecificationsOverall Length: 187mmBlade Length: 42mmWeight: 1 gCutting diameter: 19mm∅