Native Berries
APPLE BERRY Billardiera scandens Also known as 'Apple dumpling' or ‘Garawang’ (Wurundjeri). A small native climber which is very hardy....
Elaringai Permaculture Field Day Report
One of the most exciting aspects of gardening is that it is a never-ending learning experience. For Kirsten and Gary of Elaringai...
Gourmet Bush Food
Davidson's Plum (Davidsonia spp.) Davidsonia is a genus containing 3 tree species native to Australia that are commonly known as the...
Lemon Myrtle to the Rescue!
Backhousia citriodora The winter selection of bush foods is Backhousia citriodora (Myrtaceae family), commonly called Lemon Myrtle or...
Lollies of the Bush
Austromyrtus dulcis One of the best bush tucker plants, commonly called Midyim, Midgem, or Midgin berry or Sand berry. The berries are...
Seed Saving & Propagation
Another great information session was enjoyed by all who attended. There was a good turn out with people bringing seeding plants to sort...
GLENROCK SCOUT CAMP GARDEN
Our tour of Glenrock Scout Camp started with a demonstration of the human sundial. John le Messurier showed us how to stand so that our...
Hunter Backyard Veggie Growers
On an unassuming block of neat and tidy homes in a fairly new and conservative sub-developed estate I found myself scratching my head and...
Hunter Botanic Gardens Herbarium
In April 2018 we had the pleasure of being invited on a tour of the herbarium at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens by two of the volunteers...
Barramundi Fish Farm
Each year Hunter Organic Growers pays for a workshop or tour for members to attend. The Barramundi Fish Farm was the 2018 choice, and...
