Companion Plant SeedCo

Companion Plant SeedCo We specialize in cultivating organic, regionally adapted heritage heirloom seeds in Wide Bay Burnett for urban backyard gardeners and market growers.
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Our methods of permaculture, biointensive & regen farming techniques support local sustainable food crops

🌿✨ The Forgotten Healer — Rue Thriving in Our Patch ✨🌿We couldn’t help but admire how exceptionally good our Rue plant i...
03/07/2025

🌿✨ The Forgotten Healer — Rue Thriving in Our Patch ✨🌿

We couldn’t help but admire how exceptionally good our Rue plant is looking at the moment! That beautiful, silvery-grey foliage really stands out as a striking contrast among the greens in the patch. It’s such a textured, architectural plant — and not just a pretty face!

Why grow Rue?
✔️ Traditionally valued for its medicinal uses (always research before use)
✔️ Known to help deter unwanted pests in the garden
✔️ Stunning silver-grey foliage brings colour contrast and structure
✔️ Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow once established

A little Rue history:
Rue (Ruta graveolens) has been used for centuries across Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, often by herbalists, monks, and traditional healers. It was believed to have protective and cleansing properties, used in teas, salves, and tinctures for everything from digestion to muscle aches. Some cultures even planted Rue to keep bad energy at bay!

⚠️ *Important:* Rue is powerful, so it should always be handled with care. Not recommended for use during pregnancy, and always consult reliable sources or professionals before any medicinal use.

Ours is absolutely glowing right now — another reminder of how useful, beautiful, and historic your garden can be.

We have a few packets left in our online store if anyone is interested and wants to grow this powerful herb https://ebay.us/m/fCIkxw
Anyone else growing Rue in their patch? 🌿💚

🌼🦗 Spotted this little grasshopper relaxing right in the centre of a cheerful Calendula bloom today — proof that not all...
03/07/2025

🌼🦗 Spotted this little grasshopper relaxing right in the centre of a cheerful Calendula bloom today — proof that not all garden visitors are bad news!

Grasshoppers often get labelled as pesky leaf-munchers, but they actually play several helpful roles in the garden:

✨ Soil Health Indicators: If you take the time to observe them, grasshoppers can give you valuable clues about your soil. Large numbers feeding heavily may be nature's way of telling you your plants are lacking nutrients — healthy, nutrient-rich plants are often more resilient to insect damage. Their presence can be an early sign that it's time to boost your soil with compost, organic chicken fertiliser, or a fresh layer of mulch.

🌿 Natural Decomposers: Grasshoppers help break down plant matter, speeding up the natural recycling of nutrients back into the soil.

🦉 Part of the Food Web: They're an important food source for birds, frogs, lizards, and beneficial insects, supporting a balanced and diverse garden ecosystem.

🌻 Biodiversity Boosters: Seeing insects like grasshoppers, bees, and beetles in your patch is a sign your garden is supporting wildlife, which makes your whole growing space more resilient.

Next time you see a grasshopper hopping about, don’t rush to judge — they might just be telling you something important about your soil, and reminding you your garden is alive and thriving! 💚🌼

July Giveaway Alert! 🌿This July, we're embracing the cool season with a garden essential—Heirloom Rocket Seeds! 🚀✨ With ...
01/07/2025

July Giveaway Alert! 🌿
This July, we're embracing the cool season with a garden essential—Heirloom Rocket Seeds! 🚀✨ With every online order, you'll receive FREE seeds to cultivate a zesty, vibrant mix perfect for enhancing salads, wraps, and garden biodiversity.
Simply place your order, and we’ll include a complimentary sample packet of Heirloom Rocket Seeds in your parcel. 📦 You'll also get a helpful brochure with tips on planting, harvesting, and the significant role rocket plays as a powerful pollinator in your garden! 🐝🌼
Let’s collaborate to nurture thriving, sustainable gardens and preserve seeds for future seasons!�Order now and let’s make July green and flourishing! 🌿👉 https://www.ebay.com.au/str/companionplantseedco
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🌿 Grow Rocket — Zesty Leaves & Pollinator Power! 🌿
Planting Your Rocket (Arugula)
✅ Best time to plant in SEQ: Now through early spring (July–September)�✅ Choose a sunny to part-shade spot — rocket loves cool weather!�✅ Sow seeds lightly, cover with a sprinkle of soil, and keep moist�✅ Germinates fast — seedlings appear in 5–10 days

Harvesting for the Kitchen
🌱 Start harvesting leaves when they’re about 10cm tall�🌱 Pick outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth�🌱 Leaves are zesty, peppery, and perfect for salads, wraps, or pesto�🌱 Young leaves are milder, older leaves pack a spicy punch!

Letting Rocket Flower for Pollinators 🌼🐝
💚 After a few good harvests, allow some plants to mature�💚 Rocket produces delicate white flowers loved by bees & beneficial insects�💚 Flowers help support biodiversity and garden pollination�💚 Once flowering finishes, collect dry seed pods for replanting — easy seed saving!

🌸 By letting rocket bloom, you feed your garden AND the bees!�🌿 Happy growing from Companion Plant SeedCo! 🌿

28/06/2025

🌿❄️ Winter Gardening in SEQ — What’s Happening in the Patch? ❄️🌿

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean your garden takes a break! In fact, here in the Wide Bay-Burnett and SEQ, winter is one of the BEST times to grow cool-season veggies and herbs. 🌱✨

And right now — the moon is moving into its waxing phase 🌔, a great time to sow and transplant leafy greens, herbs, and above-ground crops. The waxing moon encourages strong, healthy growth as plants harness the rising energy!

Here’s what loves the cooler weather:
🥕 Carrots, Beets & Radish
🥬 Lettuce, Spinach, Kale & Silverbeet
🥦 Broccoli, Cauliflower & Cabbage
🌿 Coriander, Parsley, Dill & Chervil
🌸 Flowers like Calendula, Nasturtiums & Violas to keep the bees happy!

Why winter planting works:
🌤️ Our soil holds warmth well into winter
🐛 Less pest pressure (goodbye fruit fly!)
💧 Cooler temps mean less water stress
🌙 And with the waxing moon, it's the perfect time to give your patch a boost!

It’s also a great season to prep garden beds, plant green manure crops, and tuck your tomato or capsicum bushes in with a good prune — ready to bounce back when the weather warms.

Keep planting, keep experimenting — your garden will thank you! 🌻🌱

❄️ WINTER SALE ALERT! ❄️Our BIGGEST winter sale is on now — save up to 30% OFF across our online store! 🌱✨ Stock up on y...
25/06/2025

❄️ WINTER SALE ALERT! ❄️

Our BIGGEST winter sale is on now — save up to 30% OFF across our online store! 🌱✨ Stock up on your favourite heirloom seeds and gardening goodies while they last!

PLUS… every order comes with a FREE packet of our hardy heirloom lettuce seeds — perfect for cool season planting. 🥬💚

Stay warm, dream of spring, and grow something special! 🌿

👉 Shop now at https://www.ebay.com.au/str/companionplantseedco

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🍅❄️ Winter is in Full Swing — But That Doesn’t Stop the Tomatoes! ❄️🍅Here on our micro-urban patch, winter has well and ...
23/06/2025

🍅❄️ Winter is in Full Swing — But That Doesn’t Stop the Tomatoes! ❄️🍅

Here on our micro-urban patch, winter has well and truly settled in. The chill’s arrived, the days are shorter, and the tomato vines are starting to slow… but that doesn’t mean the harvest is over!

I always like to pick the last of the green tomatoes before the frost bites — nothing goes to waste here. Those firm, green tomatoes? Perfect for making a batch of Green Tomato Pickle, one of our favourite winter pantry staples. Tangy, delicious, and a great way to squeeze every last bit out of the season. 🍽️💚

At the same time, I like to overwinter my tomato bushes — especially our beautiful Australian Heirloom Gross Lisse pictured here. With a little protection, these tough old vines can ride out the cold, ready to bounce back as soon as the weather warms. By the time spring arrives, our tomato patch is already raring to go — no waiting, no starting from scratch.

And of course… our trusty cherry tomato pioneers keep powering on right through winter, keeping the kitchen stocked and our salads colourful even when everything else slows down. They’re absolute legends in the garden, tough and reliable! 🌿🍒🍅

Winter might be here, but we’re still growing strong. Who else is tucking into green tomato pickle, or keeping their vines going for an early spring flush? Let me know below! 👩‍🌾💚🌶️

🍌✨ It’s Nearly Banana Time! ✨🍌Here on our little micro-urban farm, the bananas are coming along beautifully — and we can...
23/06/2025

🍌✨ It’s Nearly Banana Time! ✨🍌

Here on our little micro-urban farm, the bananas are coming along beautifully — and we can’t wait! 😍 We’re growing a mix of Sugar Bananas 🍌 (both dwarf & full-sized), Blue Java 💙🍦 (those dreamy “ice cream bananas”), and Ducasse 🍃.

All of these varieties will tolerate our occasional sub-zero ❄️🌡️ nights — but only if you give them a helping hand. That’s where creating your own microclimate comes in! 🌿🌴 We plant along the forest fringe, tucking the bananas in with other helpful trees like Panama Berry 🍒, Papaya 🍈, and Macadamia 🌰. They create natural shelter — a little extra blanket to keep our bananas cosy on those chilly winter nights. 🛌🌙

Once you spot that first banana bell appear — the big purple flower 🍆 — it’s around 4 months to harvest time! ⏳🍌 So it’s a waiting game, but definitely worth it for those sweet homegrown bunches.

We’ve got about 30 banana plants powering along 💪🍌 — enough to keep the family supplied with delicious fruit all year round. 😋 And I have to say, I’m loving the dwarf varieties these days… no ladders, no staking, much easier as the years go on! 👩‍🌾✔️

What grows great in your patch? 🏡🌳 Let me know what fruit trees thrive in your area! 🍋🍑🍍

🍇🌿 Stay Well This Winter with Elderberry & Lemon Balm Tea 🍋☕Looking for a gentle, immune-boosting tea to sip through the...
18/06/2025

🍇🌿 Stay Well This Winter with Elderberry & Lemon Balm Tea 🍋☕
Looking for a gentle, immune-boosting tea to sip through the chilly months? This Elderberry & Lemon Balm Tea is one of our absolute favourites — deeply soothing, packed with antiviral goodness, and delicious enough to drink daily. 💜✨

🌼 Why It Works:
Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and well known for helping to fight off colds and flu.
Lemon Balm is a calming herb that also has powerful antiviral properties — perfect for stressful days when your body needs extra support.
Together, they make a comforting herbal duo to keep you warm, well, and restored.

🍵 What You’ll Need:

* 1 tbsp dried elderberries (or 2 tbsp fresh/frozen)
* 1 tbsp dried lemon balm (or 2 tbsp fresh)
* 2 cups water
* Optional: slice of lemon, cinnamon stick, or a spoon of raw honey 🍯

🧺 Tip: Dehydrate elderberries at 60°C until fully dry before use — this helps remove naturally occurring cyanide compounds and keeps your brew safe and nourishing.

🕰️ How to Use It:
Sip 1–2 cups daily during the colder months to:

* Support immune health
* Calm the nerves
* Soothe cold symptoms and aid recovery

It’s also lovely as an iced tea once brewed — just chill and serve with lemon 🍹.

A beautiful brew to keep in your winter wellness toolkit — simple, nourishing, and made from ingredients you can grow or easily stock in your herbal pantry. 💜🌿

🧴✨ It’s that time of year again… Lip balm making season! 💋❄️As the weather cools down, I’m back to whipping up small bat...
15/06/2025

🧴✨ It’s that time of year again… Lip balm making season! 💋❄️

As the weather cools down, I’m back to whipping up small batches of my favourite homemade lip balm — but this time, I’ve changed it up just a little 🌿

I added a touch of essential oils for a beautifully smooth texture and a naturally soothing scent. The result? A nourishing balm that glides on like a dream and keeps my lips moisturised through the chilly days ahead 💛

There’s something special about making these by hand, using simple, honest ingredients. Just beeswax, organic coconut oil, and a little lavender and peppermint for that fresh, calming feel 🐝🌸🌱

Who else is feeling the dry lip struggle this season? 🙋‍♀️ Recipe is in the comment for anyone wanting to give this a shot!

🌻🌿 Sun Chokes! 🌿🌻Just harvested a small yield of sun chokes (Jerusalem artichokes) — and believe it or not, they were gr...
11/06/2025

🌻🌿 Sun Chokes! 🌿🌻
Just harvested a small yield of sun chokes (Jerusalem artichokes) — and believe it or not, they were growing in a shady spot of the garden! Not intentionally of course but our Blue Java Bananas 🍌 have taken off this year 🌥️🥔

These hardy little tubers don’t just feed us — they feed the soil too! 💚 Sun chokes are part of the sunflower family, and their extensive root systems help break up compacted soil, improve drainage, and increase microbial life underground. Plus, they’re perennial, so once established, they just keep giving! 🙌

🌼 Question for local growers:
Has anyone in the North Burnett actually gotten them to flower before the plants die back? Mine usually start to fade just before blooming time — would love to hear if others have had better luck! Next season these will be moved to a sunnier location well away from our bananas!

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