Mar 3, 2026 | Articles, Garden, Uncategorized
All of these plants are easy to buy, grow and use for pre-schools and schools. Download this pdf Leaves Coastal saltbush Atriplex cinerea Evergreen shrub to approx. 1.5 m high. Hardy and drought tolerant plant which does not like over-watering. Fresh leaves can be... 
Sep 5, 2024 | Bushfood Garden, Garden
Many folks don’t know there’s a native spring flower that smells just like chocolate! Found growing in grassy woodland areas in all parts of Australia except the NT, the flowers are edible, but sadly don’t taste like chocolate. Their scent is delicious all the same!... 
Apr 22, 2024 | Garden, Uncategorized
Quandong (Santalum acuminatum) a native fruit tree of the Australian arid and semi-arid areas, once native to this area, formerly removed by farming, is now growing and fruiting again near Shepparton Victoria, at the family farm. Video showing young Quandong trees...Apr 22, 2024 | Garden, Uncategorized
For those readers interested in unusual native plants, here’s an update to my previously published Quandong growing adventures. Cosgrove, Regional Victoria – History The Quandongs we planted in 2017 first flowered in autumn 2021, although they didn’t set fruits,... 
Apr 22, 2024 | Garden, Uncategorized
Nov 18, 2022 | Articles, Garden
Top tips for thrifty gardeners Food gardening can be expensive at times, especially if you’re always heading to the shops to buy seedlings or bagged compost. But there are lots of ways to food garden that don’t cost the earth. We’ve put together...
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