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
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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
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
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
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
Make mine Myawaki
When we wrote about Myawaki forests in Your Life Your Planet, it was primarily to focus on the benefits to humans. If one tree makes… Read More »Make mine Myawaki