If you’re after a tough, generous, and multi-use plant for your food garden, look no further than arrowroot. The best known variety is Queensland Arrowroot (Canna edulis). Native to the American tropics and thriving in subtropical and tropical climates, this lush, clump-forming perennial reaches up to two metres high and offers an incredible range of […]
Used successfully for over 2,000 years. Among the stars of the organic garden, comfrey (Symphytum officinale, F. Boraginaceae) wears the crown. Revered for centuries as a healer of soil, animals, and humans alike, this deep-rooted perennial is a powerhouse of productivity and healing. Yet, despite its history of safe and beneficial use, comfrey fell victim to a […]
On May 17th, the Queensland branch of HMAA made its way to the Sunshine Coast to visit a project that left us all deeply moved and inspired. Tucked away in West Woombye, we were warmly welcomed by Mark and Gay Forbes, co-founders of endED, and Danny Middleton, Social Programs Coordinator and Gardener for Food Harvest. […]
ORGANIC FOOD GROWING MADE EASY BE PREPARED: GROW YOUR OWN FOOD SECURITY TUESDAY, APRIL 12 2022 – 1:00PM TO 4:00PM at the Yandina Community Gardens Workshop Booking Further to my last article, (click here to read Part 1 now) where I strongly encourage people to take control of their food security and get growing NOW, […]
Unless you have your head in the sand/soil, you would have a sense that life as we know it is changing rapidly and we need to respond, to secure our food security and health. Grow extra food for yourself and to share with your neighbours, community or to use to barter. Growing nutrient dense organic […]
You are only as healthy as your soil. Your food is only as nutritious as the soil it is grown in. Most of the food you purchase is grown in lifeless soils with a toxic load of chemicals on them – soil destroying and human health depleting. I feel more than ever we need to […]
Organic gardeners go to great lengths to create soils full of life, which in turn grows the cleanest, healthiest, nutrient-dense food possible. Keeping our food clean and free of toxic chemicals is so important, but for many people that is the limit of their toxin-free commitment. Have you considered the chemicals you put on your […]
What would you do if you were diagnosed with Lyme disease? A controversial, chronic illness that few people have even heard of. Some, including doctors, don’t even believe it exists here in Australia. Once upon a time, I was vibrantly active, running my own business (implementing edible school garden programs into primary schools), public speaking […]
