Growing your own food is rewarding and healthy. Here is some information to help you:
Growing and Eating Bushfoods
Australian native plants aren’t just beautiful and resilient — many are also delicious. From refreshing herbal drinks to savoury bakes and unique…
Borage (Starflower): A Refreshing Herb with Hidden Depths
Borage (Borago officinalis), often called starflower, is a large annual herb reaching up to a metre in height. Its large, prickly, hairy leaves…
Superfoods From Around the World
Many of the foods we now consider everyday staples were once unfamiliar on Australian tables. Grapes, pasta, olives, and tomatoes didn’t always…
How Herbs Become Spices
Who doesn't love it when one plant has two uses, or more? Many of the annual herbs we grow for fresh leaves can also reward us a second time if we…
Gardening on Balconies: Ways to Thrive in Small Spaces
High-density living shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the benefits that having a garden brings. With thoughtful planning, balconies can be productive…
Garden Journaling – Slow down to tune in.
As we move through the year and our gardens evolve, there's something magical about documenting the journey. Garden journaling is an art that enables…
Sweet Corn
Is there anything sweeter than home grown corn? Corn on the cob, done on the barbie is a stunner, and adds some real height and interest to your…
Warrigal Greens
Warrigal greens Tetragonia tetragonioides are an edible Australian native groundcover. This bushfood is a member of the family Aizoaceae and is…
Finger Limes
The fruit of the Australian finger lime Citrus australasica is sought after by top restaurants around the world. Often described as ‘lime caviar’ for…
Native Tamarind
Bushfood native tamarind Diploglottis australis, with its large velvety leaves, is an attractive rainforest tree that is valued for its prolific…
