Category Archives: Local food

Spring 2019 News – and a recipe :)

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

In this issue: Seasons that defy the calendar Voila! Delicious dinner from whatever is growing right now Community gardens, workshops and events Trees x 10 pilot activities are underway Spring planting suggestions

Posted in community, fruit, Local food, planning, planting, propagating, seeds, spring, trees, vegetables

Not the July Garden Guide (or ‘The Ugly Fruit’)

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

We made it! We’re past the winter solstice and the days are getting longer again. But the good news pretty much ends there, because now the proper cold sets in and only the diehard gardeners are still at it. I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, fruit, Local food, permaculture principles, planting, special offers, sustainable food, winter

December Garden Guide

Posted on December 3, 2016 by

    What a different spring this has been from last year, when summer’s scorching heat arrived so early. This time spring has lurched along indecisively, giving us sudden huge downpours and even peppering one of the few really hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Food, hanging out in the garden, Local food, permaculture design, planning, planting, propagating, seedlings, summer, vegetables

Great big garden tour – and November guide

Posted on October 28, 2016 by

I promised a virtual tour of our garden in lieu of the open day which was cancelled recently, and here it is. It seems the weather agreed with the decision to call off the event, as it ended up raining … Continue reading →

Posted in bees, chooks, compost, events, Family, Food, fruit, hanging out in the garden, herbs, Local food, manure, microclimates, permaculture design, planning, raised garden beds, resilient gardening, sustainable food, trees, vegetables, vertical gardens | 1 Comment

Productive gardens: a permaculture approach

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

This Wednesday evening at Marion Cultural Centre I’ll be presenting “Productive Gardens: a permaculture approach”. What’s T-Rex got to do with it? Come along and find out. It’s a free event, with presentation followed by an interactive segment. Arrive 6.45 … Continue reading →

Posted in community, courses, ethics, events, Food, hanging out in the garden, Local food, permaculture design, permaculture principles, planning, resilient gardening, sustainable food, workshops

April Gardening Guide – Mediterranean climate

Posted on April 4, 2016 by

I find April the mellowest month of the year. The days are short enough now and the sun mild enough to really enjoy soaking up some rays, while there’s still a great range of garden snacks to graze on. While … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, fruit, hanging out in the garden, Local food, microclimates, permaculture principles, planning, planting, sustainable food, vegetables

Summer Fruit Pancakes

Posted on January 24, 2015 by

Brekky is a bit local, organic and yum this morning! FRUITY PANCAKES RECIPE – serves 4 2 handfuls frozen blueberries (picked at The Blueberry Patch, Mt Compass, while on holidays) 2 nectarines, chopped (front garden) 1 cup wholewheat biodynamic flour … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, fruit, Local food, recipes