Store-bought kombucha and craft sodas come pricey from the shops, but humans have been bubbling up living, naturally effervescent drinks in simple glass jars for centuries using nothing more than wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria. Understanding home fermentation opens up an entire world of naturally fizzy, gut-friendly tonics
Australia has 9 native Garcinia species officially recognised, not including 3 or more naturalised in last 200 years. Botanist Wendy Cooper sorted out the taxonomy back in 2013, adding four newly described species to the list. I'll update this post as more info becomes available. Garcinia brassii grows
What Is a Soursop? First, most are fairly sweet, if you didn't know, you could mistaken it for an oversized custard apple. Most soursops are slightly more tropical than custard apple too. A fruit tree native to the warm parts of the Americas. It produces a large green,
It's got to be the most asked question I get and the number 1 struggle of Perth's fruit tree gardeners. Why did my young mango or avo tree die? How should I grow this tree next time? The 2m pot strategy is the easiest and most
The Pond Apple is in the Annona genus, the custard apple group. Also called Alligator Apple, Monkey Apple, Corkwood in other parts of the world. It's entirely banned in WA, even though the East sent many hundreds of thousands to us in the form of custard apple rootstock
The marmalade fruit plant, known scientifically as Alibertia edulis, stands as a fascinating yet little known gem, even in its home countries. Known by various synonyms including Amaioua edulis, Amaioua utilis, Cordiera edulis, Gardenia edulis, and Genipa edulis, this member of the Rubiaceae (coffee, blackberry jam fruit and Native Gardenia)
Let us talk about the button mangosteen, known botanically as Garcinia prainiana, or cherapu in parts of Southeast Asia. It is a worthy addition in Perth for all the tropical collectors. A delicious alternative to its famous relative, the purple mangosteen. It is a good choice for a shaded Perth
Right now you can get 1-5 Aussie native trees and the state government will pay you back upto $150 per person. 3 adults in the house? Get upto $450! No way! This has to be too good to be true - It's a scam! Not a scam, mate.
Bitter Leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a quick to grow, easy-in-Perth perennial shrub native to tropics middle of Africa. It has earned its place as a staple in traditional and new age medicine and cuisine across the continent and beyond. The plant is hardy and has
All edible plants have medicinal benefits. A healthy diet consists of as much fresh biodiversity as possible free of insecticide, chemicals and artificial fertilisers. Basically grown at home is best. Picked at peak ripeness. But here are the peak performers on the Primal Fruits store. Black Goji Berry produces tiny
Amelanchier canadensis, commonly known as Canadian Serviceberry, Juneberry, or Shadblow, has a rich natural history across eastern North America. It gets its name Shadblow because its delicate spring blossoms traditionally herald the arrival of shad fish migrating up coastal rivers. Long prized by indigenous communities and early foragers, this versatile
Tilia cordata, commonly known as Littleleaf Linden or Small-Leaved Lime, has a long history across Europe and Asia, where it was traditionally planted in village squares as a sacred tree. Botanically related to the cacao tree, its link to chocolate began in the 18th century when French physician Missa