Another plant which we are selling Black Lace Elder left me slightly flummoxed. Black Lace Elder, edible? We are all familiar with it for its dramatic black foliage and beautiful pink flowers but as an edible plant? But of course, elderberries! Black Lace Elder is not only visually stunning, it also has small red berries … Continue reading Black Lace Elder
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Gooseberry ‘Red Velvet’
Supplied bareroot, so needs to be potted or planted when you get home. 2 year old plants approx. 60cm tall and bushy, that need to grow on before fruiting. A small, spiny plant, productive in semi-shade. Don't require much maintenance at all. They give lots of sweet, red gooseberries. Plant in a sunny spot, same depth … Continue reading Gooseberry ‘Red Velvet’
Introduction to Permaculture Saturday 29 April 9.30-4.30
A 1 day introduction, with practical activities in our garden. We are running this course for a third time after its popularity in 2022. Earthed Up! are a not-for-profit workers co-operative growing and selling edible and useful plants, focusing on perennials. We don't use peat and never use harmful chemicals. What's in the course? Meeting … Continue reading Introduction to Permaculture Saturday 29 April 9.30-4.30
Blackcurrant ‘Ben Nevis’
Supplied bareroot so needs to be potted or planted when you get home. 2 year old plants that need to be grown on before they will fruit (likely another year). Blackcurrants appreciate fertile soil. They will produce in semi-shade and the fruit may be sweeter if it's planted somewhere with good light. 'Ben Nevis' is … Continue reading Blackcurrant ‘Ben Nevis’
Moroccan Mint
Moroccan mint looks very similar most common mint varieties but is more compact in shape. The leaves are a bright green color, with slightly toothed edges. The plant itself has soft stems and the leaves grow closely together. Pale purple flowers bloom in whirls at the tops of taller stems in late summer and early … Continue reading Moroccan Mint
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