Every time I head to my favorite little foraging spot it’s transformed into something new. I’m always amazed at the diversity of what is available so freely in nature! It’s got so much to offer, all we need to do is look around us. Today, let’s talk about one of our favourite edible weeds. A … Read more
Herbs are fast and super easy to grow, as far as ROI (return of investment) the return is very high as herbs are pricey (especially organic). Organic herbs are one of the most expensive fresh additives to purchase from the supermarket, where the quality is very poor and rarely flavorsome. Fresh is always Best! Here … Read more
Raspberry Jam Wattle – Acacia Acuminata Edible seeds can be grounded into flour and baked into cakes Raspberry Jam Wattle flowers heavily in Spring Sea Parsley – Apium prostratum var. prostratum Use it as a garnish or to flavor … Read more
Western Australia is home to a rich and diverse indigenous culture, and one of the most fascinating aspects of this heritage is the traditional Noongar calendar, which consists of six seasons. The Noongar people have lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years, carefully observing the natural world and its changing patterns. Each … Read more
Here in Perth we have 2 main soil types to contend with. Those in the Coastal plain comprise mostly of sand, and then we have the Hills areas and further inland east, otherwise known as Scrap soils whose composition contains predominantly more clay. This sees 2 plant list recommendations for each area accordingly. We have … Read more
The following are seasonal favourites for January and February. I find seeds are very hard to have success with at this time of the year due to the extreme heat we often see. If you are putting seedlings in make sure they are as advanced and as healthy as possible. Using a root mycorrhizal Inoculant … Read more
Happy Autumn Green Thumbs!! With a cool end to summer we can see the weather bringing us into what is undoubtedly going to be a nice cool start to Perth’s Autumn Season. we can see an array of new vegetables becoming available for planting. With a full spectrum of herbs and vegetables and abundant greens … Read more
A leaf miner is any one of numerous species of insects in which the larval stage lives in, and eats, the leaf tissue of plants. The vast majority of leaf-mining insects are moths, sawflies and some beetles. Larvae mine their way through leaves creating blisters that often look like yellow, squiggly lines in the leaves. … Read more
So this is still a great time of year for planting. With ease and grace Gaia nurtures and cares for your little baby plants and nurses them to full maturity. If you still don’t have your Brassicas in (broccoli, Cabbage and Cauliflowers) Try purchasing advanced seedlings as they need to grow to a substantial size … Read more
Upon entry we were greeted with a gorgeous table overflowing with delicious food & jars of herbs. Some of the edible natives we were served was a Youlksalad, a crispy zesty and refreshing coleslaw like dish who’s crunch packs more flavour than an apple. Then there was the wattle seed inspired savouries and desserts with … Read more