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
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!
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
What is this thing called Malabar Spinach?
We have had a number of questions about the soft and silky, fleshy plant that threatened to take over large sections of the community garden… Read More »What is this thing called Malabar Spinach?
From grass to garden?
Sounds like a dream, but no dig gardening is possible without much fuss at all. We call it … Don’t give a fig gardening Tip… Read More »From grass to garden?
Compost magic
This week we are talking about compost. Interesting, because so is everyone else. We chatted here on EcoRadio about the compost exchange on the Gold… Read More »Compost magic
Preserving the Harvest
This week we’re going to talk about preservation, and I don’t mean preservation of the natural environment through bushcare. I’m talking about preserving food. You… Read More »Preserving the Harvest
Harvesting rewards
Avoid disappointment – harvest your crop before the pests get it. (Listen to the podcast) Summer is harvest time and lots of gardeners celebrate their… Read More »Harvesting rewards