Practical Workshops with Morag Gamble
I love teaching, and even though life is full with two homeschoolers and a preschooler, I still like…
On being a conscious consumer – simple ways to reduce waste
I am trying hard to avoid buying products that generate waste, but inevitably I come home from grocery…
Beautiful bountiful banana abundance
Beautiful bountiful bananas harvested today – totally spray free and grown in compost fed soils. A small but…
Children’s permaculture workshops
Leading children’s permaculture workshops at the Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens was my adventure yesterday. There was wonderful creative…
Vinegar and Brown Paper
Vinegar and brown paper – remember Jack and Jill. This is a traditional remedy that has been under…
Herbs: fresh, dried or frozen?
I find that fresh herbs almost always offer the best flavour, and nutritionally they are superior. A lot…
Natural Insect Repellents: Vinegar and Herbs
As a parent with young children, I am always looking for the most natural, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly options.…
Herbs for Health: Tarragon
Tarragon grows easily in my garden (I have the Mexican variety) and I let it fill some of…
Improve your soil with herbs
Herbs are extremely useful for improving the health of your soil as well as your own health, and…
Uses of Pelargonium
We arrived in Melbourne a few days ago to spend time my family – my parents, my brother…