This is the story of Kate Irwin who started the edible exchange in Eatons Hill. There are other exchange in Samford, Dayboro, The Gap, Ferny Hills (Home Hills Harvest). These are nice communities to share with. Most of them run in Facebook groups.
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I was on the ABC news on Tuedays 15th on Channel 7. It was only the last few minutes of the entire 6pm news slot but I had hoped that Brisbane Local Food would score a mention. Unfortunately not. I have shared the clip of the relevant part on the
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I keep losing the flowers from my lemon and I'm at a bit of a loss as to why. I've got rid of 2 rats and possums aren't a problem as I have a Pingg-String electric fence which keeps them out without causing any problems. Does anybody have any ot
Read more…Hi I have just joined Brisbane local food even though I live in the mid north of south australia. Recently I was reading some members were growing the perennial nasturtian {mashua)I would so love to get some tubers Is there anyone willing to sell me
Read more…As mentioned in my recent blog, we're getting a harvest from our native raspberries, and I've been reading a little on raspberries.
It appears they're classed as either summer or autumn fruiting. With summer varieties, pruning is done in autumn and t
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I just want to put this out there. I'm about to have a go at making my own tofu as another protein source.
I found the Burmese people make chicpea tofu. You can also use lentils, so I'm thinking pigeon pea.
I now have a recipe. Watch this space
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Such as beautiful and versatile plant. Below is some information.
Source: © Frances Michaels (Green Harvest.com.au)
BOTANICAL NAME:
Hibiscus acetosella
COMMON NAMES:
African rosemallow, false roselle, maroon mallow, Florida cranberry
FAMILY:
Malvacea
I thought it would be a good idea to list some "must have" plants for Brisbane gardens. Feel free to chip in. I'm hoping this thread might become a good resource for all of us.
My criteria are:
I popped in to see a few of my local members today. Spent 5 seconds fixing a vaccuum cleaner and was rewarded by Chris recommending a couple of books that I also really liked the look of. Best of all, they were written by a South-east Queensland lo
Read more…My turmeric had died down, and I was concerned that it may be starting to rot with all the rain. So I decided to dig it up. Originally I planted just 4 small rhizomes, but harvested about a kilo, so I was very happy.
How do people like to use turme
Read more…As I spend more time in the garden, I come to realise the difference and benefit of investing in quality garden tools. Though may be more expensive at the outset, they tend to not only last longer but also do the job well. This can save time and effo
Read more…Andy thought he would make this the new pickling thread so that most things relating to the pickle can be added here. Below is the first post in 2010 by Lissa:
Please copy and paste any of your discussions etc into here.
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See Addy's pic
Read more…Given food prices or even if you harvest your own, you don't want to waste the cabbage you grew or purchased because it is so hard to eat your way through it all.
Aside from sauerkraut, stir fry, slaw, rolls and kimchi there aren't that many options i
Read more…I have recently returned from a planting expedition on the Western Downs. Davy Vetiver spent his days there digging, dividing and planting like some greened up invader hell-bent on colonisation.
The plant is mightier than the sword.
So here's the run
Read more…I have somewhere between 20 and 50 (I didn't count them, I admit it) mature aloe vera plants to give away. Could be planted or processed in some way I guess.
I also have a bunch of Malabar chestnut seedlings in ground which can be dug up for anyone w
Read more…If you were wondering whether to invest more energy into your outback horticultural labours, retail prices are on your side. See article.
While the pandemic has savaged supply lines, the recent floods have devastated crops and shortages have led to p
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