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organic produce

  • Growing Garlic

    We use so much garlic in our house! The best time to plant garlic is on the ‘shortest day’ of the year, coming into winter. There are many varieties but you have to make sure you get organic and not genetically modified. Usually the ones from your supermarket are genetically modified to not allow further […]

  • Healthy Shopping: Should I Buy Organic or Regular?

    Which fruit, vegetables and produce should we buy organic? Ever crunched into a delicious home grown carrot? Then you’ll know anything home grown and organic tastes better. A lot better. And if food is grown without being sprayed with poisonous pesticides, or hit with chemical fertilizers, it’s a better story for our body – no […]

  • Kitchen Garden

    The kitchen garden is such an inspiring concept! Growing your own produce for your table – creating your own simple, fresh, ingredients that are packed with flavour and nutrients. Over time, urban living has meant that we’ve grown removed from the production of the food we eat. The kitchen garden is a simple step to […]

  • Bay Leaf Tree

    I love my little bay leaf tree. Their glossy dark green leaves are so gorgeous. You can then harvest the leaves as you need them. It’s good to have a few dried bay leaves on hand in the kitchen for cooking – the taste is stronger if you dry them out. Remember to take them […]

  • Urban Foraging – Fruit Trees

    Urban foraging has become quite a popular pastime all over the world. For the urban hunter-gatherer the adventure of seeking out fruit trees in laneways and streets is all part of the fun! There are many fruit tree branches hanging over fences, full of fruit to indulge in that would otherwise go to waste. Have […]