Yum plum pine
The Plum Pine (Podocarpus elatus) has such an interesting odd-looking fruit but sweet like a grape. It’s also…
Make great compost and mulch from this plant
This plant is a great source of chop-and-drop mulch and compost greens. Having a good and abundant supply…
Propagate Rosemary with Ease (4 min film)
Learn how to simply propagate Rosemary- the wonderfully hardy, aromatic and versatile herb. Rosemary is one of the…
Everlasting Kale
My Tuscan kale (Brassica oleracea) just keeps growing, and growing! For years I have simply kept adding…
15 Great Uses for the Common Powder Puff Plant in a Permaculture Garden
Calliandra (Calliandra haematocephala) is popular and attractive garden plant grown for it’s beautiful powder puff flowers BUT did…
Eat your hedge!
This hedge is delicious! Today we harvested kilos of fruit from one of the berry plants we hedge.…
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…
5 Ways to Eat Your Lavender
I always have lavender growing in my permaculture garden. I love its colour & scent, its hardiness and…
7 ways that Rosemary promotes healthy hair: Simple recipe for natural hair rinse
Rosemary (Rosemarinus offininalis) is a favourite herb in gardens around the world and understandably so. It is one…