Rosemary ( Rosemarinus offininalis ) is a favourite herb in gardens around the world and understandably so. It is one of those hardy perenni...
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Aloe vera: how to grow, use and eat! (7 min film)
August 27, 2017
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family,
Gardening,
health,
perennials,
permaculture,
permaculture garden,
simple living
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Did you know Aloe vera (syn Aloe barbadensis) can be used as a leave in conditioner, or that the fresh clear gel is great to toss into smoot...
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10 ways to make great use of Canna
August 23, 2017
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composting,
design,
food,
foraging,
Gardening,
perennials,
permaculture,
permaculture garden,
soil
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Perennial Canna ( Canna edulis ) is an abundant permaculture plant in the subtropics, also known as Queensland Arrowroot. I can't imagin...
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Good Food: Good Life: My recipe for simple eggy bake straight from the garden.
August 19, 2017
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community food,
composting,
family,
food,
foraging,
Gardening,
gift economy,
happiness,
health,
herbs,
no-dig garden,
perennial basil,
perennials,
permaculture
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'Eggy bake' is a common meal in our house and one of our all time favourites - named by the kids. Mostly it's just abundant gree...
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8 ways to use lemongrass
Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citratus ) grows abundantly i n my subtropical permaculture garden, a productive polyculture. It is such a useful m...
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Planting for the bees
July 28, 2017
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bees,
Gardening,
herbs,
perennial basil,
perennials,
permaculture,
permaculture garden,
sacred basil,
systems view of life,
wildlife garden
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Before thinking of what veggies to plant, think of how to create a balanced ecology to support healthy plant growth and the thriving of the ...
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Morag's seven 'do-nothing' strategies for managing pests
July 18, 2017
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native birds,
no-dig garden,
perennial basil,
perennials,
permaculture,
simple livng,
systems view of life,
wildlife garden,
willy wagtail
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I have a 'do-nothing' approach to managing pests in my garden. Don't be mistaken, this is not an idle or lazy approach, but rath...
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Edible Library Garden: Do you want some free food with your books?
July 16, 2017
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community,
community food,
community gardens,
food,
foraging,
Gardening,
good reads,
herbs,
perennials,
permaculture,
verge gardens,
worms
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At this Brisbane library you can pick up some fresh produce from the librarians when you borrow books. What a fabulous idea! In this 5 minut...
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