Calendula officinalis Calendula has a gorgeous flower, is widely cultivated in gardens, self seeds and is easy to grow. Calendula flowers are Edible raw in salads or dried and used as seasoning - they can be used as saffron substitute for colour but not taste and a Tea can be made from the petals. The
Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis Lemon Balm - is a miracle, healing plant and a must have in the garden. Lemon Balm is Edible, the fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a soothing, calming tea or added to salads to offer a delicious lemony fragrance. AND Its Medicinal - The leaves can be
Gotu Kola - Cantella asiatica Gotu Kola is often referred to as Long Life Tea or Arthritus Tea. Gotu Kola is an evergreen, spreading groundcover plant that prefers to be planted in a moist, sunny or semi shaded position. Its round leaves are borne on short stems. Its leaves are Edible - its delicious leaves
Chickweed - Stellaria media Chickweed is an annual plant naturalized in many parts of S.E. Qld and across the world Its a groundcover that grows 5-50cm high and can cover large areas. Its flowers are small white and star shaped and produced at the toip of the stem. Edible Use - The leaves, stem and
Lemon Verbena - Alloysia triphylla Lemon Verbena- this magical, miracle, healing plant is a must have in the garden. Lemon Verbena is Edible, so its Useful as a lemon flavor or an tasty addition to salads. AND Its Medicinal - You can use the leaves & flowers internally in the form of a herbal tea
Healthy Gardens, How do we achieve them? Where do we start if our garden is NOT looking happy and healthy? To create a healthy garden, firstly take a good look around your existing garden and consider the following; 1. When you dig into the soil, does it look dark and crumbly with a slightly sticky
5 Tips for Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen this Autumn Nothing beats the joy of alfresco dining and entertaining, and more Australians are choosing to follow the landscaping trend of adding outdoor kitchens where they can cook, relax, and entertain year-round. If you’re looking to put your outdoor space to good use this autumn, here
5 Landscaping Privacy Ideas to Transform Your Backyard Landscaping Privacy is golden in today’s hectic world as people are living so near to each other, and because a deep sense of privacy is good for the mind and soul. Sometimes, it can be difficult to achieve that sense of privacy when you’re living in a
Early Spring Gardening Tips to prepare you for Spring Following on from Natural Plant Disease Treatments and Common Plant Diseases in your garden, we will be talking about how plants are transitioning into Spring and what steps you can take to ensure you get the most out of the flowering season. Do Plants Hibernate? All around
Prevention, Protection and Using Natural Plant Disease Treatments In today’s article we will be following on from the previous post, 5 Common Plant Diseases in your Garden and discussing Natural Plant Disease Treatments and what Prevention Methods are available along with a few extra steps that you could take to change the way your garden
