One of the winter wonders, this edible brassica is full of surprises
Read MoreSome gardeners really hate onionweed, and yet is one of the most celebrated wild edibles. Learn how to identify and cook this wild garlicky treat.
Read MoreThe country roads of southeastern Australia are lined with feral plums in summer. Go for a drive and get yourself some wild food, make jam and rejoice in the abundance of nature.
Read MoreSome plants are just misunderstood. We think of them as a nuisance, growing out of the cracks in our pathways and becoming the curse of our perfect patios. And yet some pesky weeds are actually edible, nutritious and a much-celebrated food in many cultures. There’s no better example than purslane - Portulaca oleracea - a common edible weed that’s about to invade your garden over the coming months.
Read MoreMadeira vine is a weed of biblical proportions. It is also edible and medicinal.
Read MoreWeeds. Why do we hate them so much? Is it because we fear them? Is it any use to treat all uninvited plants equally? What happened that we can no longer share the earth with other species?
Read MoreArguably one of the most nutritious wild foods is about to hit your backyard, Australia. It is called amaranth, some people refer to it as a superfood and will be available all through summer. Welcome to your new-found friend!
Read MoreIt can be argued that it is our obligation to eat mulberries when they are ripe on the tree. It is part of our biological contract. We, urban mammals, eat mulberries and the tree flourishes forevermore.
Go on, do your job, it is the season!
Make sure you know what you're looking at before you eat it. If in doubt, do not eat it.
The way to check on key identification features is through visual clues, but also by using your other senses like smell and touch.
A great way to remember this is through stories, so learn the stories related to the plants, 'cause that will remind you of the features.
There are plants with great stories; there are plants with funny stories; there are plants with old stories and then there is shepherd’s purse, who’s story is best untold.
Read MoreHow to ID your fleabanes. These common weeds are in your yard and have some pretty amazing qualities, including how to get rid of unwanted partners.
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Once upon a time, they used to say that if you get stung by nettle you should find a dock leaf and rub it on, and the rush would be gone.
Is it true? Or is it just folk lore?
Read MoreHow to tell a dandelion and a sowthistle apart? Eat them both!
Sowthistle is an amazing ad celebrated plant food all over the world, including Australia.
There is an amazing little plant growing in your yard right now, as the weather cools down.
It is called chickweed. You can eat it.
HOW-TO identify dandelions in your yard and…let me share a few recipes on how to take advantage of this treat>>
Read MoreMallow. Absolutely everywhere. This tough plant survives serious neglect and makes it the perfect edible weed. Stuck at home in isolation? Get to know your garden>
Read MoreStuck at home in Corona Lockdown? Great, let’s get familiar with the edible weeds in the garden, shall we?
Food is everywhere>>
Is your garden full of weeds? Excellent! You might find that you have something quite special there.
Meet farmers friend (bidens pilosa). a weedy friend indeed. And food. And medicine. And free.
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Foraging as communion to place.
"There is magic and miracle woven into the stories of the land, water and air. Right where you are now."
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'tis the season for robinia flowers. This common world-wide weedy tree is flowering right now, and it is yummy!
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