Spinach galore
Popeye traditionally got his hit of power packed spinach from a can, but I prefer mine fresh. Unfortunately, in sub-tropical Australia the summers are simply… Read More »Spinach galore
Basil seed jelly, Baby?
We grow lots of basil in our community garden. Most of it is Sweet Basil, aka Royal Basil, or Ocimum basilicum because of the rich… Read More »Basil seed jelly, Baby?
Two and a half years
Two and a half years later: here’s what it looks like now. Here is a set of photographs of the community garden that started out… Read More »Two and a half years
Green agenda publishes Troll story
Green Agenda has just published my article on the failure of the Australian Government to heed the call from health, education, and welfare advocates to… Read More »Green agenda publishes Troll story
Making the most of Malabar spinach
This preparation of Malabar Spinach for Palak Paneer works just as well for any of the sub-tropical plants discussed in Spinach galore. You can pick… Read More »Making the most of Malabar spinach
Let it Ferment!
Beer and bread are not the only fermented food fit for humans. Fermentation a traditional method of preserving fresh food to feed us when there… Read More »Let it Ferment!
Loving Lentils
Growing lettuce and tomatoes are satisfying but challenging in many climates at many times of the year. Wouldn’t it be great to grow the food… Read More »Loving Lentils
94. Pestilence! Fungus as disease
Pestilence hit our community garden. We had to destroy an entire paw paw crop. There I was, extolling the virtues of fungus in helping us… Read More »94. Pestilence! Fungus as disease
95: The Community in the Garden
A community garden offers pleasure and provides food. It also builds community! Jasmine and her cat enjoy the garden even when no other humans are… Read More »95: The Community in the Garden
Tuber time as Autumn collides with Spring
Mid-winter in sub-tropical Brisbane is glorious. Warm and dry instead of hot and wet, our summer norm. European plants grow, the insect count is low… Read More »Tuber time as Autumn collides with Spring