The winter chill in Perth is fading fast. Look closely at the weather data over the last few decades and you will see a story that every backyard gardener and commercial orchardist needs to pay attention to. Do we even have half a decade left before the classic winter cold
When it comes to uncommon fruit trees that thrive in Perth, we have a huge amount of choices. To start with Perth's climate is similar to many rich diverse biomes, like Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and California. And on top of that, if you grow a syntropicaly setup
Black Goji Berry, botanically known as Lycium ruthenicum, produces exceptional concentrations of water-soluble anthocyanins and antioxidant compounds compared to almost any other dryland fruiting shrub. It remains relatively obscure to the average home gardener though, despite being one of the most resilient, fascinating, and valuable fruiting shrubs you can
Pruning a food jungle is a bit like giving your backyard a haircut and a pep talk at the same time. But before you decide on a style let's understand the power of choice. You can let one single tree take up the room of an entire garden,
Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is one of the toughest subtropicals to grow in Perth. Also those that have seen it before tend to not fully value the benefits this tree brings. Also known as Pitanga and Brazil cherry, this South American native handles hot conditions, looks great as a hedge,
Elaeagnus trees are the quiet achievers of the plant world. They look like they are covered in silver dust, but their real magic happens underground where they make their own food. They are actually very generous neighbours. While the tree uses a lot of the nitrogen to grow its own
Botanical Name: Pouteria lucuma Common Names: Lucuma, Lucmo Lucuma is a rare fruit tree that grows well in Perth and cooler parts of WA. The fruit tastes like a mix of creamy caramel, butterscotch, and maple syrup. It is the most popular ice cream flavour in Peru and Chile. It
Premna serratifolia is a super tough coastal shrub native to Australia, India, and Asia. People call it the Headache Tree, Coastal Premna, False Elder, or Black Premna. It loves the heat, sandy soil, and salty sea air. Its strong roots are great at holding loose sand together on sloped ground.
Micromeria myrtifolia. Sometimes called Myrtle-leaved savory. Other common names for this plant include myrtle-leaved savory, wild mint, or Levant rock-mint. A small, woody shrub from the mint family that looks delicate but is tougher than it seems. Native to the rocky mountain soils of the Eastern Mediterranean—
If you want your trees to grow like they are trying to escape Earth’s gravity, you have to stop treating them like pets and start treating them like a forest. You can hit 2 metres a year easy if you follow the rules. Forget the tiny holes and the
Do you know there is a plant you can grow right here in Perth that actually pulls microplastics out of water? Moringa is the one. It is a hardy, fast-growing tree that does a whole lot more than just feed people. The seeds are natural water filters and they
This is the craziest news in food science ever! Moringa, as a retail food item is now illegal to import into Australia AND sell. You can still plant to grow or own in Australia. The plant remains legal for cultivation, its status as a saleable food product has changed significantly.