Three short films about Calendula – Part 1:how to grow and use
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is such a wonderful plant to have in your edible landscape – beautiful, hardy, easy…
Turmeric: How to grow, harvest, use and store
Harvesting turmeric (Curcurma longa) is like digging up gold! I’ve been digging up lots of turmeric from my…
How to use, eat and grow Aloe Vera
Did you know Aloe vera (syn Aloe barbadensis) can be used as a leave in conditioner, or that…
10 ways to make great use of Canna
Perennial Canna (Canna edulis) is an abundant permaculture plant in the subtropics, also known as Queensland Arrowroot. I…
8 ways to use lemongrass
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) grows abundantly in my subtropical permaculture garden, a productive polyculture. It is such a useful multi-functional…
3 Simple Uses for Calendula Leaves
I love calendula (Calendula officinalis). I look forward to it colouring my garden every year with it’s gorgeous…
Planting for the bees
Before thinking of what veggies to plant, think of how to create a balanced ecology to support healthy…
Seven Tips for Tiny Space Edible Gardens
Last week I presented a Tiny Space Edible Gardening workshop at the Brisbane Square library as part of…
Land Cress
Land cress (Barbarea vulgaris or Barbarea verna) is a wonderful peppery green. It is easy to cultivate –…
Three Easy Winter Green Pickings
Here are three easy winter greens to pick from your garden. They are typically ones that are overlooked.…