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Every plant here is catalogued with intent. Pick one to design its sign; each is engraved to order from charcoal acrylic at $7.95 AUD.

Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Soil: Deep, rich, free-draining soil; asparagus hates wet feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Watering: Water well while establishing.
Patience: Plant crowns and wait - don't harvest for the first two years.
Care: A well-kept bed can crop for 20 years; mulch and weed well.
Harvest: Cut spears in spring for about six weeks, then let the ferns feed the crown.
Asparagus
Spring vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Beetroot
Beta vulgaris
Soil: Light, fertile, stone-free soil, pH 6.5–7.0.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Watering: Keep evenly moist for tender roots; drought makes them woody.
Spacing: Thin the clustered seedlings to one per station.
Care: Avoid fresh manure; too much nitrogen grows leaf over root.
Harvest: Pull from golf-ball size; the leaves are edible too.
Beetroot
Root vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Bok Choy
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Garlic Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Ginger, Soy & Toasted Sesame
Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce & Crispy Fried Shallots
Chargrilled Bok Choy with Chilli, Garlic & a Sticky Soy Glaze
Bok Choy & Silken Tofu Noodle Soup in a Rich Miso Broth
Quick Bok Choy Kimchi with Korean Chilli, Garlic & Ginger
Bok Choy
Asian GreenIn the Kitchen
$7.95
Broad Beans
Vicia faba
Ful Medames - Simmered Egyptian Broad Beans with Cumin & Lemon
Crushed Broad Bean, Pecorino & Mint Crostini with Lemon Oil
Bissara - Silky Moroccan Broad Bean Soup with Olive Oil & Paprika
Creamy Broad Bean & Prosciutto Risotto with Lemon & Fresh Mint
Habas con Jamón - Pan-Fried Spanish Broad Beans with Garlic & Mint
Broad Beans
Podded legumeIn the Kitchen
$7.95
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea
Soil: Firm, fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6.5–7.0.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Watering: Keep steadily moist for good head formation.
Spacing: Plant firmly with room to spread.
Care: Net against cabbage white butterflies; feed with nitrogen.
Harvest: Cut the central head while tight, then pick the side shoots.
Broccoli
Flowering brassicaHow to Grow
$7.95
Brussels Sprout
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta & Aged Balsamic
Chargrilled Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter, Hazelnuts & Lemon
Shaved Raw Brussels Sprout Salad with Pecorino & Toasted Almonds
Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Chestnuts & a Maple Glaze
Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts with Chilli, Fish Sauce & Lime
Brussels Sprout
Winter brassicaIn the Kitchen
$7.95
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
Braised Red Cabbage with Apple, Clove & Red Wine
Crunchy Buttermilk Coleslaw with Fennel Seed & Fresh Dill
Golumpki - Slow-Baked Cabbage Rolls with Pork & Rice
Sichuan Stir-Fried Cabbage with Dried Chilli & Black Vinegar
Colcannon - Creamy Cabbage & Potato with Brown Butter
Cabbage
Leafy BrassicaIn the Kitchen
$7.95
Capsicum
Capsicum annuum
Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil, pH 6.0–6.8.
Sunlight: Full sun and warmth; loves a long, hot season.
Watering: Keep evenly moist; avoid wetting the foliage.
Support: Stake heavy-cropping plants to stop branches snapping.
Feeding: Feed with potassium-rich fertiliser once flowers set.
Harvest: Pick green, or leave to ripen red or gold for more sweetness.
Capsicum
Fruiting vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Carrot
Daucus carota
Vitamin A (beta-carotene): Very high levels support eye health, night vision, immunity and skin
Antioxidants: Beta-carotene, lutein and anthocyanins help protect cells from oxidative damage
Fibre: Supports digestion, gut health and steady blood sugar
Potassium: Helps regulate blood pressure and support heart health
Vitamin K: Contributes to bone strength and healthy blood clotting
Eye health: Carotenoids are linked to a lower risk of age-related vision decline
Carrot
Root vegetableHealth Benefits
$7.95
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Vitamin C: Supports immunity and collagen production
Vitamin K: Supports bone strength and healthy blood clotting
Glucosinolates: Sulphur compounds that support the body's natural antioxidant defences
Fibre: Supports digestion and feeds beneficial gut bacteria
Choline: Supports memory, mood and a healthy nervous system
Low-carb: A popular stand-in for rice, mash and pizza bases
Cauliflower
Flowering BrassicaHealth Benefits
$7.95
Celery
Apium graveolens
Vitamin K: Supports bone strength and healthy blood clotting
Hydration: Around 95% water, hydrating with very few calories
Antioxidants: Apigenin and luteolin help lower inflammation and protect cells
Blood pressure: Natural compounds called phthalides may help relax blood-vessel walls
Fibre: Supports digestion and gut health
Folate & potassium: Support healthy cells and balanced blood pressure
Celery
Stalk vegetableHealth Benefits
$7.95
Chilli
Capsicum annuum
Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil.
Sunlight: Full sun and plenty of warmth.
Watering: Keep evenly moist; ease off as fruit ripens to concentrate the heat.
Support: Stake heavy-laden plants.
Climate: Loves a long, hot season; frost-tender.
Harvest: Pick green, or leave to ripen red for more heat and sweetness.
Chilli
Fruiting vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Hydration: Around 95% water, helping keep you hydrated and supporting kidney function
Vitamin K: Supports bone strength and healthy blood clotting
Antioxidants: Flavonoids and tannins help neutralise free radicals and reduce inflammation
Blood pressure: Potassium helps balance sodium and support healthy blood pressure
Skin health: Silica and high water content support skin hydration and elasticity
Weight management: Very low in calories and high in water, adding freshness without excess energy
Cucumber
Salad vegetableHealth Benefits
$7.95
Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil.
Sunlight: Full sun and plenty of warmth.
Watering: Keep evenly moist; water at the base.
Support: Stake plants, as the fruit is heavy.
Climate: Loves heat; frost-tender and needs a long, warm season.
Harvest: Pick while the skin is glossy - dull fruit is over-ripe and bitter.
Eggplant
Fruiting vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Watering: Keep evenly moist to swell the bulbs and prevent bolting.
Spacing: Earth up the bulbs a little to blanch them white and sweet.
Climate: A warm-season crop; sow after the longest day to avoid bolting.
Harvest: Cut the bulbs when plump; the feathery fronds and seeds are edible too.
Fennel
Bulb vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Garlic
Allium sativum
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.5.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Watering: Water while growing; ease off as the bulbs mature.
Planting: Plant individual cloves in autumn, pointy end up.
Climate: Needs a cold spell to split into cloves; very hardy.
Harvest: Lift when the lower leaves yellow, then dry the bulbs to store.
Garlic
Bulb vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana
Freshly Grated Horseradish Cream for Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding
Zesty Horseradish & Crème Fraîche Sauce for Smoked Salmon
Fiery Bloody Mary with Fresh Horseradish, Celery & Lemon
Horseradish & Dijon Crust for a Roast Sirloin of Beef
Chrain - Beetroot & Horseradish Relish for Cold Cuts
Horseradish
Root VegetableIn the Kitchen
$7.95
Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Vitamin K: One serving gives many times the daily need for bone health and clotting
Vitamins A & C: Support eye health, immunity, skin and collagen
Antioxidants: Lutein, zeaxanthin and flavonoids help protect the eyes and cells
Calcium & iron: A plant source supporting bones, energy and healthy blood
Fibre: Supports digestion and gut health
Heart health: Fibre and plant compounds help lower cholesterol
Kale
Leafy BrassicaHealth Benefits
$7.95
Leek
Allium porrum
Vichyssoise - Silky Chilled Leek & Potato Soup with Chives
Golden Leek & Gruyère Tart with Thyme & Crème Fraîche
Slow-Braised Leeks Vinaigrette with Dijon, Egg & Capers
Cock-a-Leekie - Hearty Scottish Chicken, Leek & Prune Soup with Barley
Flamiche - Rustic Northern French Leek & Cream Pie with Nutmeg
Leek
Stem vegetableIn the Kitchen
$7.95
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
The Romans served lettuce to bring on sleep, and its milky sap was long thought a gentle sedative. The poet Martial joked that once the fashion changed and it was served first, it risked spoiling the guest's rest.
Sacred to the Egyptian god Min, the tall lettuce was carried in fertility processions as a symbol of virility - one of the oldest cultivated salad plants in the world.
Beatrix Potter wrote of the 'soporific effect of lettuces' in The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies - folklore with a grain of truth, since wild lettuce sap does hold mild sedative compounds.
Lettuce
Leafy greenStory
$7.95
Onion
Allium cepa
Soil: Firm, fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.0.
Sunlight: Full sun in an open bed.
Watering: Water in dry spells; stop once the tops yellow and fall.
Spacing: Plant sets or seedlings with room to swell; keep weed-free.
Feeding: A little nitrogen early; avoid fresh manure.
Harvest: Lift when tops flop, then dry in the sun before storing.
Onion
Bulb vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
Soil: Deep, light, stone-free soil - stones cause forking.
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade.
Watering: Keep evenly moist to stop the roots splitting.
Spacing: Sow direct with fresh seed - parsnip seed is slow and short-lived.
Climate: A long cool-season crop; sweetens after frost.
Harvest: Lift from autumn through winter - the cold turns their starch to sugar.
Parsnip
Root vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Potato
Solanum tuberosum
Soil: Loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Watering: Water steadily, especially once the tubers begin to form.
Care: 'Earth up' - mound soil over the stems so light doesn't green the tubers.
Climate: Frost-tender foliage; plant after the last frost.
Harvest: Lift new potatoes at flowering; leave main crop until the tops die down.
Potato
Root vegetableHow to Grow
$7.95
Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
Soil: Rich, deep soil with plenty of well-rotted compost.
Sunlight: Full sun and a long, warm season.
Watering: Water deeply at the base; keep off the leaves.
Spacing: Give vines plenty of room to run, or train onto a mound.
Feeding: Hungry and thirsty; feed while fruit swells.
Harvest: Cut when the skin is hard and the stem corky; cure in the sun.
Pumpkin
Winter squashHow to Grow
$7.95
Silverbeet
Beta vulgaris
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost.
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade.
Watering: Water regularly; tolerates dry spells better than spinach.
Spacing: Thin seedlings to give each plant room to fan out.
Care: A hardy cut-and-come-again crop; remove old outer stems.
Harvest: Pick outer stalks from the base and it keeps cropping for months.
Silverbeet
Leafy greenHow to Grow
$7.95
Snow Pea
Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
Blistered Snow Peas with Garlic, Ginger & Sesame Oil
Crisp Snow Pea & Prawn Stir-Fry with Chilli & Lime
Blanched Snow Pea Salad with Mint, Feta & Lemon
Quick-Fried Snow Peas with Pancetta & Shaved Parmesan
Steamed Snow Peas with Brown Butter & Toasted Almonds
Snow Pea
Climbing legumeIn the Kitchen
$7.95
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive soil, pH 6.5–7.5.
Sunlight: Full sun when cool; part shade in summer.
Watering: Keep consistently moist to delay bolting.
Spacing: Sow in succession; thin for airflow.
Climate: A cool-season crop; sow spring and autumn.
Harvest: Pick outer leaves young, or cut the whole plant.
Spinach
Leafy GreenHow to Grow
$7.95
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–6.8, in a warm bed.
Sunlight: At least 6–8 hours of direct sun for ripe fruit.
Watering: Water deeply and evenly at the base; erratic watering splits fruit.
Support: Stake or cage, and pinch out side shoots on tall varieties.
Feeding: Feed with potassium-rich fertiliser once flowering begins.
Harvest: Pick when fully coloured; ripen the last of the crop indoors.
Tomato
Fruiting vineHow to Grow
$7.95
Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Watering: Water deeply at the base; keep leaves dry to avoid mildew.
Spacing: Give each plant a metre - they sprawl fast and wide.
Feeding: Hungry plants; feed with a balanced liquid feed while fruiting.
Harvest: Pick young and often; a missed fruit becomes a marrow overnight.
Zucchini
Summer squashHow to Grow
$7.95
Good to know

Questions, answered.

What are the signs made from? −

Matte, charcoal-grey acrylic, around 100 mm wide, with an integrated spike. Weatherproof and fade-proof - built to live outdoors in the bed year-round

Engraved or printed? +

Always engraved, never printed. The lettering is physically cut into the surface, so it won’t wash away, peel, or fade in sunlight the way a printed label does.

Can I write my own wording for a plant? +

Yes. Choose Custom Words on any plant and type exactly what you’d like engraved for that plant - grow notes, a family recipe, a memory, a date, whatever you want the garden to remember.

Can I create my own sign from scratch? +

Yes. Visit the Memories page, select any sign and type exactly what you’d like engraved - title, subtitle, and content up to 1000 characters for $9.95 AUD per sign.

Will my custom sign look exactly as I typed it? +

The content itself is engraved exactly as the wording appears at checkout, so please double-check every letter before you order. The layout is optimised by us so that single words aren't floating on their own and the content has enough breathing space.

How long does delivery take? +

We cut and ship within five business days of your order. We ship worldwide, with tracking on every order.

How much is delivery? +

Flat $10 anywhere in Australia and $18 anywhere else - the same whether you order one sign or twenty. Tracking on every order.

How should I care for it? +

None needed, really - an occasional wipe with a damp cloth keeps the engraving crisp. No sealing, oiling, or bringing it in for winter.