Ecobotanica

30/05/2026

How I plant punnets of celery for the maximum harvest

29/05/2026

Tomorrow on Saturday, 30 May I’m giving a talk at Annerley Library from 1030 to 12. On growing a garden for pollinators.
It’s such an important topic these days, especially with honeybee populations dwindling.
What can we do to improve pollination in our gardens? - to pollinate our fruit trees, vegetables and other plants in our gardens?
Book at the library to secure your spot on 34031735

25/05/2026

Some of the excitement of seeing seeds germinate! It’s too wet to sow in ground, hence the trays…
I’ve a few trays of poppy seeds here, plus stocks, zinnias and vegies.

The poppy seeds are miniscule so after chilling in the fridge for three weeks, I have mixed them with a little sand and sprinkled it on the top of the potting mix. Water very gently. Keep moist and they will germinate in 5 to 12 days
Poppies typically do not like being transplanted once well established, so I plant these out when they are 1 to 2 cm tall

I just take teaspoonfuls of seedlings and gently pop them into shallow holes in the space they are to grow in.
Easy?

21/05/2026

Dahlia tubers free pick up 8 Silverash court Capalaba

14/05/2026

The Sunchokes are big and beautiful this year. These sunchokes, aka Jerusalem Artichokes, are delicious roasted or sliced thinly and pan fried. A good alternative for those on a paleo diet as they have inulin instead of carbs and for diabetics, this means they don’t affect blood sugar levels as potatoes do.
What do they taste like? To me they are a little like a potato and a water chestnut, but they steam or bake bake to a soft consistency with a crispy skin when baked.
They are famous for their puree and soup flavour and much loved by cooks.
I have many kilos and would love you to have some. To grow and cook with.
Give me a call to order and collect on 0416157470
Just $12 per kilo

10/05/2026

Thank you so much to all those lovely people who visited us for the Mother’s Day garden gate.
And special thanks and gratitude for Alice who taught me about the beauty of flowers, and Jamie who really wanted to help in anyway he could

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

8-11. See you soon 💕🩷

08/05/2026

You’ll be delighted to enjoy an early Mothers Day experience at our Garden Gate Stand See you Saturday 9th 8-11

07/05/2026

On Saturday it’s a very special Mother’s Day Garden Gate stall. Our lovely friend Alice is a florist who is teaching me the delicate art of creating beautiful posies in old fashioned tea cups and teapots.
Wouldn’t you love one of these for the special person in your life this weekend?
Pop into the stall 8-11 to pick up a glorious one of your choice.