Today I was looking at the Rare Fruit Council web page dated 1994, HERE, and was very surprised at the uncommon and rare fruit plants that they had growing in the Brisbane botanical gardens beside the river. There are quite a few of them growing in
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
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.
Here's a Captain Obvious post. I don't bother to dry herbs for storage. Why would I? If I want basil, I go pick some bush basil. If I want rosemary, I go pick some fresh. I always have curry leaves and chives. My motto is, if it will stay alive just
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
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
Rather than filling the 26/6/22 invitation thread, here goes: Andrew replied to my offer for members to visit my West End butterfly and wildlife garden for a tour and discussion about encouraging increased biodiversity by grow
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
