Workshop Description
Before white settlement the Australian bush provided the first nations people with all the food, fibre and medicine needed to thrive in this unique country.
Developed with assistance from Wurundjeri elder Uncle Ian Hunter, this workshop will introduce the gardener to some of the plants used by indigenous Australians and inspire gardeners to grow them in their gardens. The workshop will focus on plants indigenous to the local area and also include some popular bush foods from other regions.
What Attendees Said
Highlight: “Learning about species native to Wurundjeri lands.”
“Well described and appreciated [information about] the natural distribution.”
“I really liked the slides/visual aids, very engaging.”
Topics Covered
- Aboriginal relationship with the landscape and plants
- Food plants
- Fibre plants
- Medicine plants
- Tips on how to grow these plants at home