Chickweed (Stelaria Media)
Every time I head to my favorite little foraging spot it’s transformed into something new. I’m always amazed at the diversity of what is available so freely in nature! It’s got so much to offer, all we need to do...
Aloe Vera – Is It Edible
Many of us used Aloe Vera to treat hair and skin since it is one of the traditional medicine for thousands of years. However, there’s always this confusion of whether this perennial plant is only for skin and hair treatment,...
What to Plant in July & August
Yay! Finally, winter is here! We are seeing a late winter finally arriving here in Perth. But some of the plants are already thinking its spring, It’s hard to tell exactly what will succeed in your garden. One factor is...
Tatsoi (Asian Spinach)
I want to talk to you guys about a winter green called Tatsoi or also known as Asian spinach. It’s a fantastic green to grow in the fall, winter and early spring. The name Tatsoi comes from Cantonese word meaning...
What to Plant May & June
So this is still a great time of year for planting. With ease and grace Gaia nurtures and cares for your little baby plants and nurses them to full maturity. If you still don’t have your Brassicas in (broccoli, Cabbage...
November & December planting list and this seasons edible weeds
Summer is rolling in and we can already smell the sun, get your sunscreen out and hit the beach, but not before planting out your summer crops! Remember the key to summer success in the garden is: Good Soil Shade...
How to Plant For Success
How to Plant Planting is easy. Dig a hole twice as wide as the plant’s container, pop the plant out of its container, and set it into the ground. Replace the soil around the plant. Water, and add mulch. Ta-da!...
Cardamom
What is Cardamom? Cardamom – The Queen of Spices and one of the world’s ancient spices and third to the most expensive. Native to India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Indonesia. Cardamom pods are tiny, triangular in cross-section, and shaped as spindles....
What to Plant March & April…. And some edible weeds.
Happy Autumn Green Thumbs!! With a cool end to summer we can see the weather bringing us into what is undoubtedly going to be a nice cool start to Perth’s Autumn Season. we can see an array of new vegetables...
Why you need to get your winter vegetables in NOW!
Breaking a myth… I often get asked, can we even grow anything in winter? And the answer is YES! It’s much easier than summer growing and cheaper too. Let me tell you why. In Autumn and Winter growing food is...