Hello everyone! Crazy that we are now already into February! I set a goal this year to start recording the amount of food I am growing from the garden and just keep a visual...
January 2020 Garden Update
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How to keep plants alive in a heatwave
When I first started gardening here I remember googling " how to keep plants alive in a heatwave?" 😅 Welcome to Perth summer gardening! I have always struggled with how hot it...
White Chocolate and Raspberry Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini season is in full swing and I am trying to make as many different recipes as I can to learn how to get the most out of harvests. These White Chocolate and Raspberry...
Zucchini Fritters
Yay, its summertime and Zucchini Fritters served with homemade chutney and a fresh garden salad is the perfect summer meal. My Zucchini harvests are in full swing and I will be...
Nasturtium Capers
If you have been following me for a bit you will know I have been on a Nasturtium recipe craze! One of the things I am trying to do is learn as many recipes as I can for things...
Natural Pest Management
I much prefer offering natural and sustainable solutions rather than a pointless list of negative things not to do. But this topic is something I am very passionate about and...
Beetroot Leaf Dolmades
I am loving growing my own fresh Beetroots but I had no idea how to use the leaves other than adding a little into a stirfry or composting. I am passionate about creating ways to...
What to do with Lemons?
What to do with lemons?! Lemon and citrus season is in full swing and if you are lucky enough, you may be struggling to use up all your produce before it goes to waste. A great...
Garden Pesto
I had homemade Garden Pesto on my (Giant) list of things to try and when I finally did... omg I will never buy pesto again! Quick, easy and so delicious!! Also, you can really...
Nasturtium Mini Quiche
Nasturtium is in absolute abundance in my garden right now and I want to learn how to make the most of this fruitful time. I think learning how to use a plant is just as...
Top 5 Flowers for the Bees
Planting Flowers for the Bees is high on my current list of gardening goals. Bees are such an important element in the garden and it wasn't until I really started trying to grow...
Unicorn Rice Salad
Unicorn Rice Salad is the perfect dish for entertaining! It's such a fun dish and so easy to prepare! I'm not one for strict recipes so this one is super flexible and you can...
Nasturtium Wraps with Green Papaya Salad
Nasturtium wraps with green papaya salad, Haloumi, garden greens, and edible flowers. I can’t even describe how incredible this tastes! The sweetness from the salad, salty...
Botanical Crackers
Botanical Crackers These Flower, Herb and Seed Botanical Crackers are the perfect addition for any cheese platter! The nuts and seeds could be adjusted to whatever you have...
Nasturtium Salt
Delicious and beautiful Nasturtium Salt is a great way to add some fun and flavour to your meals. The beautifully abundant Nasturtium is back for the Autumn/ Winter season and...
Dehydrated Lemons
It's Lemon Season and nature times it perfectly with the start of the flu season. My lemon tree is about 5 years old and has really started producing decent crops this year. Part...
Almond Milk
Making Homemade Almond Milk is super easy and tastes so good! Being able to make milk from only a couple pantry staples will be great for those times when you can't get to the...
DIY Heat Pack
A cute little DIY Heat Pack gift I made for my friends birthday. Courdroy offcuts I found at Spotlight that I sewed and filled with jasmine rice and finished off with a fresh...
New year, fresh goals
New year, fresh goals! I love taking time to reflect, set new goals and revisit/ refocus on ongoing ones. So here are my rambling thoughts inspired by Brooke McAlary's book...
DIY Citrus Cleaner
I made DIY Citrus Cleaner and it's AMAZING, so I had to share! It's really easy! You just collect some citrus peel or slices. You can do this over a week and just add to the jar...
Plastic-Free Journey
When I first saw the Plastic Free July movement on Instagram, straight away I decided I wanted to give it a go! I got started on my plastic-free journey a few months ago probably April/May 2018. Luckily I started early… because holy crap it is actually so overwhelming and hard to get started! Once I started paying … Continue reading Plastic-Free Journey
Homemade Chilli Flakes
I love growing Chillies! They are so easy to grow and consistently produce in abundance. So learning how to preserve them has been important to me. These homemade Chilli Flakes...