The Macadamia nut, also known as Queensland nut or Bauple nut is native to the rainforests of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. There are two species with edible nuts – Macadamia tetraphylla and Macadamia integrifolia. Macadamia trees grow in deep soils and like some wind protection. Trees can grow to 10m, but dwarf […]
Nasturtium Recipes
Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium makes a great ground cover in a sunny spot, though it will grow in shade as well. The plant grows in poor soils and dry conditions. Nasturtium can help in biological pest control by attracting beneficial insects. Nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible and have a peppery taste. They can be […]
Capsicum – Cashew Kale Chips
KALE Brassica oleracea Kale is usually available from the NSCF Organic Farmers Markets or you can grow it from seed available at the City Farm Nursery. Kale is a non-hearting cabbage originating from Europe. It is hardy, frost-tolerant and drought tolerant. It has a number of varieties, the curly-leafed being most distinctive. It is […]
Black Sapote,Vanilla & Chia pudding recipe
Black Sapote Diospyros nigra Black Sapote is a tropical fruit that is related to Persimmon. It is commonly known as chocolate pudding fruit due to its chocolate-like colour and pudding like texture. It is native to parts of Mexico and Central America, however it grows well in Brisbane and South-East Queensland. Black Sapote is very […]
Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet Potato – Ipomea batatas Sweet potato is a vigorous ground cover vine which produces tubers at the leaf nodes. It prefers sandy, well – drained soil in sun or part-shade in the tropics or sub-tropics. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, as they will promote leaf rather than tuber growth. Sweet potato is propagated by cuttings planted […]
Spring Earth Kids Programs
We have two Earth Kids programs starting soon – the Spring school holidays program, and the Homeschoolers program, being held on six Friday mornings in October and November. Both programs will include some special guest presenters. At our Spring program, Richard Nielsen will split a native (stingless) beehive with the children, and talk to them […]
Bushfoods for permaculture gardens and farms in the sub-tropics
Adding local bush foods to your garden can add new flavours to your diet while sustaining wildlife as well. There is a native plant to fill almost every purpose from food to fiber to timber, and they come in all growth forms from vines to giant trees. The lists below will help you to find […]
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