Plant of the day: Vicia sativa (common Vetch)
Plant of the day: Vicia sativa (common Vetch) This annual wildflower has spread into the wild having been grown for centuries as livestock fodder. It is also used as green manure due to its ability to grow quickly and produce its own nitrates, making it a useful fertiliser.The pea-shaped flowers, 10-18mm long, usually appear single […]
Plant of the day: cymbopogon ambiguus (australian lemongrass)
Cymbopogon ambiguus, or Australian lemon-scented grass, is a plant species in the family Poaceae. It has fragrant, bluish-green grey leaves and fluffy seed heads. It is self-fertile. It is found in all states and was traditionally used as medicine by the aboriginal peoples. Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. Lemongrass […]
Fermented Fruit infused Honey Mead. (Alcoholic)
Plant of the day: Apium Prostratum: Wild Sea celery
Sea Celery is a coastal species that may be used as a flavoursome herb or vegetable. Resembling young celery shoots in appearance and texture, this bush tucker is an interesting native substitute for European celery. Sea Celery can be found growing wild on sandy beaches and salt marshes in Victoria, SA and WA. This plant […]
Plant of the day: Syzygium Anisatum (aniseed myrtle)
Aniseed Myrtle (aka. Ringwood or aniseed myrtle) is a relative of the Lemon Myrtle with aniseed and fresh eucalypt flavour. Its edible leaves are typically consumed fresh or dried and powdered, and were used traditionally as a medicinal tonic. In the wild, it is found natively in the sub-tropical rainforests of eastern Australia. Leaves are […]
Chickweed pesto
If it’s too thick, slowly drizzle in a bit more olive oil.Enjoy! Add to fresh pasta or enjoy it as a condiment with bread or meat.
Borage Lemonade
Plant of the day: Tasmannia Lanceolata (pepperberry, pepper bush)
Pepperberry, also known as Mountain Pepper, is an evergreen shrub often used as a culinary spice. It can be found in Aboriginal cuisine as a food flavouring, as well as in traditional medicine as a treatment for skin disorders, venereal diseases, colic and stomach ache. It is native to the woodlands and cool temperate rainforests […]
Plant of the day: Acacia Mearnsii (Black wattle)
To the Wurundjeri people, the Black Wattle is Garrong, the grandfather tree. The Wurundjeri view Garrong as the symbol of their grandparents who have passed; it is a sacred plant in their culture used in a multitude of wellbeing practices and ceremonies. The Black Wattle is a significant natural resource to Wurundjeri Woiwurrung; like many […]
Plant of the day: Cyperus Bulbosis (bush onion)
Cyperus bulbosus is a species of sedge found across Africa, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. In Australia, it is commonly called Nalgoo or (Australian) bush onion or “wild onion”, but is not related to the onion or other Alliaceae. It is a component of Australian bushfood but is considered an […]