It might look a little "witchy woo", but experience has put any scepticism I may have held to rest. Dried plantain, self-heal and calendula begin the infusion process in a jar of sweet almond oil, in preparation for making an eczema and general skin care salve. When I first learned that weeds can be helpful,... Continue Reading →
Peas, beans and other climbing plants need support structures to grow up. Looking through Bunnings, the metal trellises were out of our budget, so we looked at bamboo poles to make our own. They were upwards of $5 each! We'd pay more than just buying a pre-fab trellis! It was time to think outside the... Continue Reading →
Are all weeds bad? Let’s be honest: weeds aren’t well-liked. They’re often unsightly, grow in all the wrong places, and compete with plants you want in your garden (the true definition of a weed - an unwanted, self-sown garden guest). But are weeds really that bad? Are all of them undesirable? One of our first... Continue Reading →
Where The Wilde Things Grow 