Chia (Salvia rhyacophila)

Annual hardy bush to 1 m with blue sage flowers to 10 cm. One of the richest sources of essential fatty acids and soluble fibre available. Seeds (similar to poppy seeds) and leaves can be eaten in salads. You can also soak seeds and add to drinks and cereal. Yum!

Chia is available for $3.50 at our Edible Landscapes Nursery.

View more information at Herbs Are Special.

The Toothache Plant (Spilanthes acmella) is nature’s “fruit tingle”.  Tingly and numbing to the mouth, it can be eaten as is or in salads, and is useful for candida, toothaches or teething babies.

It can grow up to 40 cm per year, and prefers semi-shade.

The Toothache Plant is available for $3.50 at our Edible Landscapes Nursery.

View more information at Herbs Are Special.

Willing to go the extra mile to achieve sustainable living? Northey Street City farm offers a broad range of long- and short-term courses to learn the necessary skills.

• Grow fruit and vegetables sustainably
• Design and develop permaculture sites
• Select and use appropriate technology
• Keep chickens, bees and worms
• Reduce energy and water use
• Build local food systems

We are still accepting bookings for the following courses beginning in February.

Organic Gardening Course (Horticulture Certificate 2)

Identify garden plants and propagate your own; understand and improve your soil; composting and worm farming; manage pests and diseases; design your garden for delicious, year-round harvests; visit other community and home gardens.

Begins Tuesdays 2 February (late bookings accepted)

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Permaculture Design Certificate

The Permaculture Design Certificate gives a good overview of permaculture principles and practice, with an emphasis on design. At Northey Street, we include significant hands-on practical experience as well.

Every Thursday from 25 February to 3 June

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Accredited Permaculture Training Internships

For those who wish to gain in-depth practical experience in sustainable gardening and orchard care, and become competent permaculture practitioners.
Approximately 600 hours of practical training will lead to a nationally-accredited Level 3 Certificate in Permaculture.

24 February to 5 November.  Wednesdays 9 am to 4.30 pm, Thursdays 9 am to 4.30 pm and Fridays 9 am to 2 pm.

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Looking for something smaller?  Stay tuned for news of the single-day workshops on offer in 2010.