Who we are
Patio Plants Pty Ltd is an Australian, family owned and operated business, specialising in growing seedlings and potted herbs and vegetables. Owners, Neil and Carmen Duncan, offer an extensive range of herbs, vegetables and flowers, including latest releases and rare and uncommon herbs. Best performing varieties are selected internationally, which exhibit characteristics of high yield and vigour, good disease tolerance and most importantly, good flavour. Varieties are carefully selected to suit the growing season.
With over 40 years of growing experience, Neil and Carmen produce consistent, robust plants to commercial growers, retail markets and the home gardener.
Dear Customers, our online store is currently out of order due to the recent AusPost outage. We will be back shortly. Thank you for your continuous support during this time. Patio Plants
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This is a new one for me…Mother of Herbs
My special find at the @blackhealthgrowersmarket . It was on the herb table with some other “uncommon” herbs so I grabbed it to add to my garden. It’s pretty, fleshy like a succulent and nice contrast to the other herbs I have. To my surprise in addition to being a culinary herb, tastes like Italian mix herbs to me, it has many medicinal uses.
Medicinal uses:
Chew a leaf for sore throat and coughs. Make a tea for bronchitis, asthma, coughs, viral conditions, to relieve indigestion and stomach cramps, convulsions, as a liver tonic and for pain relief. A leaf can been rubbed or laid on the forehead, to relieve headaches.
Picked this up at the Patio Plants Pty Ltd stall. You need to check out their variety and great quality plants: herbs, veggies, flowers, etc
More about Mother of Herbs:
Also know as:
Queen of Herbs, Five in One Herb, Five Seasons Herb, Allherb, Country Borage, Indian Borage, Five Spice Herb, Chinese Three in One, Broad Leafed Thyme, Spanish Thyme, Spanish Sage, Puerto Rican Oregano
Coleus amboinicus syn. C. aromaticus, C. abroicus, Plectranthus amboinicus F. Lamiaceae
Why so many names? This plant has been cultivated and used for so long that its origins are unclear. It’s believed to originate in Africa, but is now naturalized in many countries around the world. This, combined with the complications of classification for plants in the Lamiaceae family, means that even its scientific name varies. According to my research it’s currently in the Coleus genus. The references to Thyme, Oregano and Mint allude to its ability to substitute for these herbs in various dishes.
Growing conditions:
* Full sun/part shade/shade (prefers part shade)
* Tolerates most soils, prefers well-drained soil
* Groundcover/small shrub
* NOT frost tolerant
I’m going to plant mine in pots so I can move them when it gets cold, rains or snows…. Maybe I’ll grow it inside for now…. Yes I live in Australia 😂🤣
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Cobbitty Markets Cancelled 😢
Whilst we have enjoyed some sunshine on and off over the past week, it unfortunately hasn’t been enough to dry out the parking area for us to proceed on Saturday.
We have tried to look at alternate options but the pools of water and soft ground place limitations on these. After what we experienced last month, trying to stay clear of troubled areas still resulted in vehicles getting bogged and the car park closing shortly after opening.
We are unable to comply with our DA and traffic management plan without a viable parking option and wish we had better news for you.
We thank you for your continued support and pray for drier weather to help the grounds dry for December.
The committee is also looking for some assistance in levelling and filling an area to prevent the pooling of water. If anyone can assist, please let us know.
CM💜
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Proposed markets for November:
Saturday 5th Camden Produce
Sunday 6th Berry
Saturday 12th Castle Hill
Sunday 13th Blackheath
Thursday 17th Berry Farmers
Saturday 19th Mittagong
Saturday 26th Caste Hill
Camden Produce
Sunday 27th Springwood.
Proposed markets for for October:
Saturday 1st October Cobbity
Sunday 2nd October Berry
Saturday 8th October Castle Hill
Sunday 9th October Blackheath
Thursday 13th October Berry Farmers
Saturday 15th October Mittagong
Saturday 22nd October Camden Produce
Castle Hill
Sunday 23rd October Springwood
Saturday 29th October Mittagong TBC.
If you have a little greenhouse, you may almost be picking tomatoes. It does give you a head start in spring. Just remember some fresh air during the day so it doesn’t get too steamy.
Proposed markets for the rest of September:
Saturday 17th September Mittagong
Thursday 22nd September Berry Farmers
Saturday 24th September Castle Hill
Camden produce
Sunday 25th September Springwood.
How is your spring planting going?
This weeks markets:
Saturday 10th September Castle Hill
Camden Produce
Sunday 11th September Blackheath
PATIO PLANTS IN BERRY TODAY!
Garden lovers you can still get seedlings from Patio Plants Pty Ltd this morning at the Berry Showground - even though the Berry Market has been cancelled.
These guys are set up already so don’t let a bit of rain out you off!*Berry Market Update*
We are still here this morning despite the market being cancelled! pop on your gum boots and come visit us!
