Cottage Garden Favourites

Add instant charm to your garden with a genuine half‑size wine barrel, perfect for practical use and rustic style. These barrels are an easy way to bring character and warmth to outdoor spaces without the footprint of a full barrel.

Ideal for gardens, half wine barrels make excellent planters, feature pieces, or decorative accents, blending beautifully into both modern and traditional settings.

Why you’ll love it

• Genuine half‑size wine barrel
• Bare and clean, ready for you to use
• Perfect for gardens, courtyards, pathways, and outdoor features
• Ideal for use as planters or rustic décor
• Each barrel features unique grain, markings, and natural character

Every half barrel is one of a kind, showcasing its own history and personality. They look fantastic as‑is or can be customised to suit your garden style.

Good to know

• Supplied empty
• Natural variations are part of the charm
• Suitable for outdoor and covered areas

If you’re looking for a simple, stylish way to enhance your garden, this half‑size wine barrel is a timeless and versatile choice.

Bring timeless character to your space with a genuine full‑size wine barrel, ready to use and full of rustic charm. These barrels make a bold statement piece and are perfect for adding warmth and personality to both indoor and outdoor settings.

Whether you’re styling a man cave, she shed, BBQ area, or outdoor entertaining space, a full wine barrel instantly elevates the look with authentic winery character.

Why you’ll love it

• Genuine full‑size wine barrel
• Bare and clean, ready for use
• Perfect for man caves, she sheds, BBQ areas, patios, and entertaining spaces
• Can be used as a feature piece, table base, drinks station, or décor accent
• Each barrel has its own unique grain, markings, and character

No two barrels are the same, making each one a one‑of‑a‑kind addition to your space. They look fantastic as‑is or can be customised to suit your style.

Good to know

• Supplied empty
• Natural variations add to the charm
• Suitable for indoor or outdoor use

If you’re looking for a statement piece that blends function with classic rustic style, this full‑size wine barrel is a perfect choice.

Items are very heavy !

PRIMULA ELATIOR ‘COLOSSEA MIXED’

Elegant spring blooms in soft, classic colours

Primula elatior ‘Colossea Mixed’ is a beautiful strain of cowslip primula, producing large, delicately shaped flowers in a charming mix of pastel and richer spring tones. Blooming in clusters above neat rosettes of fresh green foliage, these primulas bring long‑lasting colour to shaded garden beds, borders, woodland gardens, and pots.

A cool‑season favourite, Primula elatior thrives in part shade and moist, well‑drained soil, making it ideal for areas where many flowering plants struggle. Once established, plants are hardy, reliable, and return year after year with an impressive spring display.

🌸 Key Features

• Large‑flowered cowslip primula
• Soft mixed colours with classic cottage‑garden appeal
• Perfect for shade and cooler garden areas
• Ideal for borders, underplanting, and containers
• Hardy perennial in suitable climates
• Approx 70 seeds 0.50g per packet 

Seed Sowing Instructions

Botanical Name: Primula elatior
Plant Type: Perennial
Flowering: Late winter to spring

When to Sow

• Sow late summer to early autumn for spring flowering
• Can also be sown in early spring in cool climates

How to Sow

1. Sow seeds on the surface of fine, well‑drained seed‑raising mix
2. Do not cover seed – light aids germination
3. Gently mist to moisten the soil
4. Keep trays cool and consistently moist

Germination: 14–28 days at 10–18°C
(Cold conditions improve results — avoid warm locations)

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle
• Handle carefully to avoid root disturbance
• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

🌱 Growing Tips

• Grow in part shade to full shade, especially in warmer climates
• Soil should be rich in organic matter and free‑draining
• Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during flowering
• Mulch well to keep roots cool and retain moisture
• Remove spent flowers to encourage extended blooming
• Best suited to cooler garden areas and protected positions

Helpful Note

Primula elatior seeds may benefit from a brief cold period. If germination is slow, move sown trays to a cooler location or refrigerate (sealed) for 1–2 weeks before returning to a bright, cool spot.

Oregano heracleoticum

Greek Oregano • Perennial culinary classic

Oregano heracleoticum, commonly known as Greek Oregano, is the most prized oregano for cooking, valued for its intense aroma and robust, peppery flavour. Native to the Mediterranean, this hardy perennial produces compact, silver‑green foliage and small white flowers in summer, thriving in warm, sunny garden positions.

Renowned as the traditional oregano used in Greek and Italian cuisine, this variety offers a stronger, more authentic flavour than common oregano. The leaves can be used fresh or dried, and many cooks find the flavour deepens even further once dried.

In the garden, Greek Oregano is easy to grow, drought tolerant once established, and well suited to herb beds, borders, and containers. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolonged productivity, making it a dependable and long‑lived addition to any kitchen garden.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic Greek oregano flavour
• Strongly aromatic, ideal for Mediterranean cooking
• Hardy perennial – returns year after year
• Drought tolerant and low maintenance
• Excellent for pots, borders, and herb gardens

🌱 Growing Notes

• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Free‑draining, light soil
• Height: Approx. 30–60 cm
• Harvest: Pick leaves regularly; prune to keep compact
• Approx 500seeds pkt 

Oregano heracleoticum prefers lean soil and dry conditions – rich soil produces softer growth and milder flavour.

Basil – Italian

(Ocimum basilicum)

Italian Basil is the classic sweet basil of Mediterranean cooking, treasured for its lush green leaves and unmistakable aroma. This traditional variety produces tender, broad foliage with a rich, warm flavour combining gentle clove, pepper, and anise notes, making it the essential basil for authentic Italian dishes.

A warm‑season annual, Italian Basil grows quickly and generously, rewarding regular harvesting with fresh new growth throughout summer. Its fragrant leaves are best used fresh, bringing vibrant flavour to pesto, tomato sauces, salads, bruschetta, pizzas, and basil oils. Pinching out flowers helps maintain leaf quality and prolong harvest.

Ideal for garden beds, raised planters, and pots, Italian Basil thrives in sunny, sheltered positions and is perfectly suited to home cooks who value fresh, aromatic herbs picked straight from the garden.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Classic Italian sweet basil flavour
• Essential herb for pesto, sauces & salads
• Fast‑growing and highly productive
• Excellent for containers or garden beds
• Best used fresh for peak aroma and taste

🌱 Growing Notes

• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil
• Height: Approx. 30–60 cm
• Harvest: Pick leaves regularly; pinch flowers to extend production

Italian Basil is frost‑sensitive and performs best in warm weather. Regular harvesting keeps plants compact, leafy, and productive

Garlic Chives

(Allium tuberosum)

Garlic Chives are a versatile, perennial herb prized for their mild garlic flavour and tender, flat green leaves. Widely used in Asian and modern kitchen gardens, they offer a gentler alternative to garlic, with a fresh, onion‑garlic aroma that complements both raw and cooked dishes.

This productive plant forms neat clumps of grass‑like foliage that can be harvested repeatedly throughout the growing season. In late summer, tall stems produce delicate, star‑shaped white flowers that are not only attractive to pollinators but also edible, adding a subtle garlic note to salads and garnishes.

Easy to grow and reliable year after year, Garlic Chives are ideal for garden beds, borders, and pots. Regular cutting encourages fresh growth and helps keep plants compact and productive.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Mild garlic flavour without the heat
• Leaves, buds & flowers all edible
• Hardy perennial – returns each year
• Excellent for containers and small gardens
• Attractive late‑season blooms for pollinators

🌱 Growing Notes

• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well‑drained, moderately fertile
• Height: Approx. 30–45 cm
• Harvest: Cut leaves regularly to promote new growth
• Approx 80 seeds pkt 

Garlic Chives can self‑seed if flowers are left to mature; deadhead to limit spreading if desired.

Borage 

(Borago officinalis)

Borage is a fast‑growing, hardy annual herb prized for its striking blue, star‑shaped flowers and refreshing cucumber‑like flavour. Loved by gardeners and pollinators alike, it is one of the best plants you can grow to attract bees and beneficial insects into the garden while adding beauty and function to your space. 

The edible flowers and young leaves are commonly used fresh as a garnish, in salads, drinks, and summer dishes, where they add a mild, cooling flavour. Borage grows vigorously with minimal care and often self‑seeds, returning year after year once established. 

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Brilliant blue edible flowers with strong ornamental appeal
• Excellent pollinator plant, loved by bees
• Easy‑to‑grow, fast‑establishing annual
• Mild cucumber flavour in leaves and flowers
• Useful companion plant for vegetables like tomatoes and squash 

🌱 Growing Tips

• Direct sow for best results: Borage does not like transplanting; sow seeds directly where they are to grow once frost risk has passed.
• Sun & soil: Thrives in full sun and well‑drained soil, and tolerates poor soils better than most herbs.
• Watering: Water regularly while young; once established, borage is relatively drought tolerant.
• Allow space: Plants can grow large and branch widely—give them room, or grow one per container. 
• Self‑seeding: Let flowers go to seed for natural re‑sowing, or deadhead to control spread.

🌸 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Borago officinalis
• Plant type: Annual herb
• Height: Approx. 60–90 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Use: Edible flowers & leaves, companion planting, pollinators

Approx. 20 seeds pkt 

Spinach – Baby Leaf Madrid

(Spinacia oleracea)

Spinach ‘Madrid’ is a fast‑growing, cool‑season variety valued for its smooth, dark green leaves and reliable performance in the home garden. Producing tender, flavourful foliage with excellent texture, this variety is ideal for harvesting both young baby leaves and mature plants. Spinach Madrid is well suited to fresh salads, light cooking, and everyday kitchen use.

This variety thrives in cooler conditions and grows quickly, making it perfect for succession planting in spring and autumn. Its upright growth habit allows for clean harvesting and strong regrowth when leaves are cut regularly. Spinach Madrid performs well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making it a versatile choice for growers of all skill levels.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Fast‑growing and highly productive
• Smooth, tender leaves with excellent flavour
• Ideal for baby leaf or full‑size harvest
• Performs well in cool weather
• Suitable for garden beds and containers

🌱 Growing Tips

• Grow in full sun to part shade, especially in warmer climates
• Prefers fertile, well‑drained soil with consistent moisture
• Best planted in spring and autumn for optimal growth
• Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
• Plant type: Leaf vegetable
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Approx. 30–45 days
• Use: Baby leaf or full plant
• Approx. 50 Seeds