Plant in full sun. Grows well in poor soil. Improves soil. Up to 1m tall. Sel-seeds easily. Blue, edible flowers, used in salads & ice tea, freeze in ice cubes. Rub crushed leaves into insect bites. Companion plant to Strawberries and Tomatoes (it sweetens the fruits).

Plant with peas, radishes, spinach lettuce. Loosens the soil. Use seeds in pork dishes or in breads.

Plant in sun or partial shade in any soil. Much loved by cats. Rich in Vitamin C. Tea is made by infusing a quarter cup of leaves in hot water. god for colds.Nepeta mussinii is low-growing with mauve flowers; Nepetri acataria with white flowers.

Plant in sun and add some compost. Aromatic addition to soups and stews. Use fresh in salads or with dips. Releaves rheumatism.

Plant in partial sun and add some compost. Grows well in winter. Low growing with pretty daisy-like flowers. Chamomile tea has a soothing effect. Can be added to bathwater to relieve sunburn.

Plant in full sun or partial shade in a rich-composted soil. Rich in Vitamine C. Blood cleansing an appetite improver. Delicious with scrambled eggs and in cream cheese. Plant in full sun or partial shade in a rich-composted soil. Companion plant to roses, peas, beans and cabbages.

Plants in full sun in a composted soil. Leaves are popular in Asian dishes. Seeds can be added to soups, chutneys, curries and vegetable dishes. Attracts bees to the garden.

Plants in full sun in a well-drained soil. Do not plant near Tomatoes, Beans or Coriander. Strong flavour. Use bulbs in fish and pork dishes. Seeds can be used in pickles and for flavouring bread

Plant in full sun in a well composted soil. Perennial plant that will grow back after cutting. Use stems, leaves and bulbs in fish pork dishes. Do not plant near Tomatoes, Beans and Coriander.

Plants in full sun in a dry, well drained soil. Can be grown in a large pot. Feverfew reduces fever, leaves eaten raw help with headaches and migraines. Excellent insect repellent. Add to dish water, will reduce greasiness.

Evergreen Mediterranean strongly aromatic shrub growing wild on dry sunny hillsides. The flowers are pinkish-purple (lavender-coloured), produced on 2-8 cm long spikes.

Evergreen shrub with deeply toothed grey foliage. Very hardy. The flowers, long for long periods in summer, are densely packed in terminal spikes and their bracts are a rich lavender blue. Cut it back in spring to keep it neat.

Evergreen aromathic shrublet. Frost hardy and drought resistant. For the best results plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Lavanders like to get a good supply of water but the soil should be allowed to dry out between watering. Cut the plant once a year to keep it tidy. Purple Flowers in Spring and Summer.

Needs partial shade and well composted soil. Up to 1,2m tall. Put the leaves under meat when braaing. Add to soups, stocks and stews Also known as the "Maggie" herb due to its characteristic meaty fragance.

Can grow in the shade, needs lot of water and rich soil. Pick often to encourage growth. Bunches of freshly picked mint will repel flies. Used to make a refreshing tea. Relieves cold and congestion. Freshly chopped mint is delicious added to potatoes and peas. Good for containers.

Plants in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Water well. Distinct Chocolate fragance. USe in deserts and fruit salad. Add to bath water to relieve aches and pain.

Needs moist, well composted soil. Can be grown in a large pot. Add to bath water to relieve aches and pain.Needs moist, well composted soil. Can be grown in a large pot. Add to bath water to relieve aches and pain.Needs moist, well composted soil. Can be grown in a large pot. Add to bath water to relieve aches and pain. Needs moist, well composted soil. Can be grown in a large pot. Add to bath water to relieve aches and pain

Plant in full sun or semi-shade and water regularly. Delicious in fruit salads Makes refreshing tea witch relieves colds and flu and aids digestion. Add to bath water to relieves aches and pains.

Attractive creeping ground cover. Does not need as much water as other mint varieties. Delicious in fruit salad and deserts. Add to bath water to relieve aches and pains.

Attractive, creeping ground cover. Plant in full sun in any soil. Popular addition to any italian dish, spicy and aromatic. Leaves can be chewed to relieve toothache. Excellent insect repellent. Add to bathwater for an invigotaring effect.

Curled green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in a rich, moist soil. Rich in Vitamin C. Stimulates appetite. Add to dishes at the end of cooking. Aromatic and nutritious. Companion plant with tomatoes.

Evergreen hardy shrub. Small pale blue flowers. Drought tolerant. Plant it in full sun in a wel-drained soil. Rich in iron and calcium. use the fresh or dried aromatic leaves In many dishes and braais. Make a tisane to treat headaches.

Needs full sun and composted soil. Self seeds easily. Delicious peppery/mustardy flavour. Use in salad and stir fries. Use as green manure, dig into soil to prepare for vegetables.

Plant in full sun or semi-sahde in a composted, moist soil. Use young leaves in salads, omelettes and scrambled eggs. Cook a few leaves with spinach or cabbage.

Plant in full sun in a dry, light soil. Very attractive as border plant. Fragant leaves and mauve flowers . Repels insect. Use with meat, specially roasts. Thyme has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Thymetea relieves colds and coughs.

Plant in full sun in a composted soil and water regularly for the best results. Grey foliage, big edible globes and blue protea-like flowers. Prune yellow leaves and stems in autumn. Harvest fruits in spring and summer before the flowers open. Otherwise let the flowers bloom fot an ornamental display.

Plant in full sun. Grows well in poor soil. Diuretic.

Plant in full sun in a rich and moist soil. Rotate the planting of brinjals every year and allow at least four years to replant in the same place. Aubergine is used in the french ratatouille, in the turkish musaka, and in manyMiddle-Eastern and South African dishes. Slice and use in braai, and serve it with a touch of olive oil, or a mixture of olive oil, crushed garlic and parsley. Helped by tarragon and mint.

Hot. The fruit matures green to glossy red color. Great for drying and using for ristras. After drying crush for dried pepper flakes.

Green beans produce normally all of their fruit in a relatively short period of time. Plant them in a well-drained and fertile soil and soil that has not recently been planted with beans, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce or cabbage. For the best results plant green beans to a different spot each year. Companion to dill, carrots, strawberry, spinach, lettuce, rosemary. Avoid planting next to tomatoes, chillis, onion, garlic cabbage, and broccoli.<>/p

Needs full sun or semi-sahde and regular watering. Use stalks to make pie fillings and jams. Do not eat leaves as they are poisonous.

Small round fruits. Serve as appetizer and in salads.

Tropical South American Wine. Once established, will tolerate a certain amount of frost. Plant i any soil but it will appreciate regular composting. Some pruning will help the plant to produce more fruit.

Needs full sun or semi-shade and regular watering. Mulch the soil arround the plant to retain moisture. Berries are rich in Vitamin C and are antioxidants. Freshly picked and eaten raspberries act as a tonic and detoxifier.

Plant in full sun and add compost when planting. Place straw under plants as berries ripen. Freshly picked strawberries have the best flavour. Grow with borage.

Long shaped variety, green skin and small seeds. Fruits from winter through spring. Plant in full sun in a rich and well drained soil. Leave enough room to grow and plant far from pavings and buildings. To ensure good pollination and fruit it is better to plant two avocado trees in the same area.

Granny Smith apple tree is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, but fruiting will usually be improved if there is a compatible partner nearby, like Golden Delicious.

Small tree up to 2 m tall. Small, vivid orange colored citrus fruits of elongated-oval shape. Good as ornamental and for containers. Protect from frost. Water and feed regularly.

Lollipop pruned. Small tree up to 2 m tall. Small, vivid orange colored citrus fruits. Good as ornamental and for containers. Protect from frost. Water and feed regularly.

Dense tree up to 9 m tall.  Plant in full sun, in a wind protected spot.  Water and feed regularly. Nitrogen and potasium will increase fruit production.

The fig requires a moderately warm to hot climate and no rain, moist or cold nights during the fruiting season.

Dense tree up to 5 m tall.Plant in full sun, in a wind protected spot. Water and feed regularly. Nitrogen and potasium will increase fruit production. Good for containers. Eureka it is a thornless tree that roduces flowers and fruits all year round.

Spiny small tree up to 4m tall. A very acid and juicy citrus, normally used in drinks. This variety bears small round fruits with numerous seeds, and a strong flavour. Good for containers.

Rounded tree up to 8 m tall. White scented flowers. Plant in full sun, in a wind protected spot. Water and feed regularly. Nitrogen and potasium will increase fruit production. Good for containers. Valencia bear fruits in spring ans summer, and they are good for juices.