I quite like possums, they a so cute, I know they can create havoc in the garden and make an awful noise in your roof, but if we can find ways to keep them away from the herb garden and vege patch and out of the roof, it is nice to see them around.

In the bush Possums usually spend their days sleeping in tree hollows, and the nights finding food. As we humans clear and build we destroy their native habitat and their homes. Possums are very territorial, it is hard for them to Read the rest of this entry »

I am making a Quinoa salad tonight, it is quick and simple to make. People always comment on how yummy it is when I take it along to parties or BBQ’s. I often get asked for the recipe, I don’t make any one particular type of quinoa salad, it varies each time depending on what’s in my garden and fridge.

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I did a talk at the Library at Burleigh Heads on herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses. The talk went for just over one hour and included a variety of herbs from our large range. I have a list of the herbs I spoke about below with a little information on each of them and the odd recipe.

If you attended the talk  and have any questions about what was discussed you can leave a comment bellow.

ROSEMARY Rosmarinus officinalis

Perennial – well drained – open sunny – 1.5m

Cooking – lamb, herb butter, potatoes, oils & vinegars, biscuits, cake & shortbread.

Medicinal – Herb of Rememberance, stimulates circulation, digestion, lifts depression, headaches and migraine.

Mix with shampoo to stimulate hair growth and relieve dandruff, or rinse with rosemary tea.
Companion – beans, cabbage, carrots, garlic, parsnip and sage.

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