5 Ways To Use Fig Leaves
My fig tree (Ficus carica) is sprouting an abundance of soft large tender leaves at the moment. It’ll…
A Great Perennial: How To Simply Propagate Pineapple
I’ve got pineapples growing all around my permaculture garden, particularly as an understory in my food forest areas.…
13 Ways to use Buddhas Hand – a most unusual and delightful citrus
Buddha’s hand (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) is such a curiosity. It’s unusual form and exquisite aroma is a delight in my…
How to use your fresh raw Aloe vera as a leave-in hair conditioner
I grow my own conditioner – Aloe vera (Aloe vera barbadensis). Simple, all natural, zero-waste, chemical free. Yes, that’s it…
7 great health benefits of fresh olive leaf tea – free from your tree!
Olive leaves make delicious and healthy olive leaf tea.. Have you tried it? A gently infused handful of fresh…
3 easy steps to make natural calendula salve – just 4 ingredients
In just 3 simple steps, with only 4 ingredients learn here how to make your own calendula salve…
5 Ways to Eat Your Lavender
I always have lavender growing in my permaculture garden. I love its colour & scent, its hardiness and…
Grow real food in the city to cut hunger
On Tuesday I joined the stage with Maddie, a young indigenous leader, a strong empowered woman, a…
Permaculture at the Anti-Poverty Forum
It’s Anti-Poverty Week this week and I’ll be joining the stage at the Ending Poverty and Inequality in…
12 ways to use edible natural skin care & healing oil from 2 ingredients and how to simply make it
Turn your calendula flowers into a valuable oil for natural skin care, healing and for eating. Harvested calendula…