How to ID and use fleabane, the un-killable weed.

How 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.
Intrigued? Read on >>

BEHOLD PLANTAIN, for there is more to tell.

One of the most celebrated medicine in the world is in your backyard. Here’s how to identify it.

Reflection on the River

Rob is an archeologist and has been living on the Cooks River for generations. Rob came to the foraging workshop I offer and reflected on the value of Deep time, and what we can learn from it: the magic of the old stories.

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Weeds as friends? Farmers friend: a nutritious and medicinal plant in everyone's garden.

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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In season now: Robinia flowers

'tis the season for robinia flowers. This common world-wide weedy tree is flowering right now, and it is yummy!
Are you in Sydney? Intrigued? Read on>>

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Postcards from Bundanon

Spending time down south at Bundanon Trust, with a bunch of printmakers. What could possibly go wrong?

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