Food security is a real issue. It affects two million Australian every year. Many an organisation are lamenting the lack of action by the government to tackle this issue. Food fight anyone?
Read MoreThis is when we go out with Amy from Pickles Magazine and talk about the future of food, while foraging, preparing and eating some yummy weeds>>
Read MoreWe all come from Africa, in several waves yes, but hey, we are all brothers and sisters.
Sounds incestuous? Well that's what science says>> Read on
A couple of radio interviews and a great article about foraging in Sydney. Do you really do that?
Read MoreChange is afoot, you just need to look around to discover so many inspiring and empowering stories. Check this website for a growing selection of them>> Food4Good.com.au <<
There are kid's gardens, bee keeping, promote health by changing your diet and how to take advantage of wild resources. All in one place>>
Sometimes you realise that the best things you could have, are already in your hands.
Best food, best medicine, grows everywhere even if you don't want it to. What's not to like about purslane?
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The legends are in town to launch their book. Come along for the possibility to talk to them about free travelling: fishing, hunting, gathering and sourcing your way through Australia.
Read MoreOh dear, they're here! Blue flax lily, all over the parks, reserves and street plantings of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and further. Have you tried the berries yet? Check the clues in the blog post.
Short season folks, better be quick for this treats.
Oh No! Onion weed! How to get rid of this pesky sprout?? EAT IT! Yep, I know, you learned to hate this plant, shooting up on your perfect lawns and causing much aesthetic disturbance. But ay, it is actually a good feed too> try it
Read MoreHow do you engage with belonging in a country of foreigners?
How does it feel to engage with sorrow and guilt, while the society around you seems to live in denial.
Why care for land should be an imperative for all, young and old, born here or anywhere.
Do you care to ask yourself those questions?
This Friday, just in time for the day of the dead, we might dig dirt>>
As part of my involvement with the Big FAG Press collective I just production Managed and hung an exhibition of senior artist John Demos. It is good. Read on>>
Read MoreIn May 2015 for TEDx Sydney, a group of forward thinkers and environmental conscious producers were mustered to provide for 2.5k people at the Opera House. This video tells you how and why>>
Read MoreAn article on the Sydney Morning Herald about the crave for foraging knowledge and a recording of a presentation about Art and Power. What's the link? Read on>
Read MoreA scarred tree is what is left from the traditional practices of Aboriginal Australians to collect bark for making vessels and canoes. I recently visited the tree that donated the bark for a canoe we built in 2011. They are both fine, tree and canoe. See the video of the making here>
Read MoreGrove is a new online magazine about sustainability and surprising ways to make ethical decisions fun.
Here's a video interview with 4 foragers in Sydney, looking at why, where and how urban foraging can happen.
Follow Grove here>> www.grove-mag.com
Read More"You see weed, I see food." Here's a look behind the scenes of our ambitious team harvesting weeds to serve to 2.5k guests at the Sydney Opera House this Thursday when #TEDxSydney celebrates the forgotten, ugly, and unexpected #RebelFoods.
Read MoreWe will provide rebellious weeds to the 2.5k guest of TEDx Sydney this year. Will you want to help out with harvesting an infestation or two on May 18 -19? Join the Rambling Harvest here, to be part of this hilarious project, or get in contact if you'd like your weedy patch to be dealt with.
Read MoreMushrooms foraging in the pine forest can be great fun, if you know what you're doing.
Here's a short overview of some of the edible and not so edible mushrooms you can find when the season is on. Some are great food, some makes for great pictures, other makes for striking visuals.
If you'd like to learn more jump on board one of our bus tours this season, details and bookings here>
Read MoreThe rain is here and the mushrooms season has started. Jump on board for a daylong workshop in the state forest. Learn how to safely harvest edible mushrooms. Empower yourself with knowledge and have fun in the process. Details and bookings here>
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