Author: brisbaneediblegardening
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Okinawa Spinach (Gynura bicolor)
A beautiful and mild flavoured salad green that grows easily into a lush bush with an attractive purple underside. Not slimy Iike some greens can be. A great addition to any salad. The growing instructions usually say ‘grow in full sun’ however in the Mount Crosby area they seem to like part shade as shown…
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Alternatives to Lettuce
When lettuce is bolting in Summer, these perennial salad alternatives are at their best. Actually they are at their best all year! Sweetleaf, Okinawa Spinach, All Herb, Lebanese Cress, Cranberry Hibiscus, Sweet Potato Leaf, Aibika, Mushroom Plant, Malabar Spinach, etc. Their are so many wonderful perennial options out there!
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From Little Things, Big Things Grow…
It is really nice to look back at old pictures occasionally and realise that all of those little steps we put in months ago are coming to fruition! Such a wonderful feeling. It’s the middle of winter and the fruit trees are all in and establishing their roots for Spring. And here is the grassy…
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Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora)
Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora and a member of the Myrtaceae family). This Tropical and Sub-Tropical fruit tree is native to Brazil where it is very popular for its grape like fruits. The tree is very attractive and produces fruit directly on the trunk of the tree making it as striking addition to the garden. Jaboticaba do…
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Autumn: What to plant
Autumn and winter are excellent times of year to get fruit trees in the ground. That way, they can establish their root systems over winter and be ready to put on a growth spurt come Spring. Autumn is also a great time to plant the following: * Kohlrabi * Garlic * Beans * Tamarillo *…
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Where to Start?
Anyone struggling with plant success might like to try the following: 1. Look to Asian, Indian, Mediterranean and New Guinea crops instead of the traditional European crops. Smart plant selection saves so much time and effort. 2. Build by building up your soil. Australian soils are some of the oldest in the world. Most are…
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Community Plants
Our goal is to make awesome (and resilient) edible plants easily available to the general community. We can help you source edible perennial greens, herbs, fruit trees and plenty of native edibles too. To arrange a tray of plants (see list below), please contact us at BrisbaneEdibleGardening@gmail.com. Available Trays Edible Perennial Vegetables and Herbs Native…
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Sweetleaf, Katuk (Sauropus androgynus)
•An amazing perennial plant that grows with minimum effort. •Shrub to 2m. •Highly nutritious (with 6.4% protein). •Leaves taste like sweet peas. •Grows well in full sun. •Extremely hardy and low maintenance. •Can be eaten raw in salads in limited quantities (due to the presence of Papaverine). •Is best enjoyed steamed or stir-fried, where it…
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Samford Bee Home
Native bees are wonderful pollinators. Most native Australian bees are solitary animals that you can easily attract to your garden by hanging up native bee hotels. For those of you who liked the native bee home that Brisbane Edible Gardening made with the kids at the opening of the Samford Community Garden yesterday, here are…
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Lawns
Lawns – every thought about why they are so ubiquitous in the suburban landscape? Historically people had to grow food on their land but in the 16th Century the wealthy began to grow lawns (of grass or low herbs) as a status symbol. Basically saying “Look how rich we are, we can afford to grow…
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