Hardy. Productive. Cape Town.
The herbs and fruit trees we plant are chosen for flavour, resilience and how well they thrive in our Mediterranean climate — ideal for Cape Town home gardens, big or small.
Herbs.
Every kitchen garden begins with herbs — beautiful, useful and forgiving of a beginner's touch. These are the varieties we plant most.
- 01
Comfrey
Deep-rooted mineral miner — a permaculture powerhouse.
- 02
Rosemary
Evergreen, drought-tough Mediterranean staple.
- 03
Thyme
Low, spreading and endlessly useful in the kitchen.
- 04
Sage
Silvery leaves, tolerates dry Cape Town summers.
- 05
Oregano
Vigorous perennial with intense flavour.
- 06
Mint
Best contained — thrives in a large pot or dedicated bed.
- 07
Parsley
Fresh, hard-working herb that self-seeds happily.
- 08
Chives
Reliable clumping perennial with edible flowers.
Fruit trees.
A well-chosen tree is a gift to the next generation. These varieties are hardy, productive and ideally suited to Cape Town home gardens.
- 01
Lemon
Year-round harvest — a Cape Town classic.
- 02
Orange
Loves full sun and free-draining soil.
- 03
Naartjie (Mandarin)
Sweet, easy-peel citrus for small gardens.
- 04
Fig
Fast-growing, forgiving and delicious.
- 05
Olive
Iconic Mediterranean tree — perfect for our climate.
Vertical growing, more harvest per square metre.
Trellises and living walls let herbs, beans and climbing crops share space with fruit trees — turning small Cape Town gardens into layered, abundant systems.
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