SATURDAY 22^nd MARCH 2025

9  –  11am

Come along and learn how to identify and use all the tropical and subtropical edible plants we grow in our permaculture gardens.

When we are first starting out on our permaculture journey, most of us hear about these wonderful plants, and so we grow them, but they’re weird, not what we’re used to growing and eating, and so we tend to fall back on the tried-and-true use as a chop ‘n’ drop for mulch, or we feed them to the chooks and worms and what they don’t eat goes in the compost bins, because what else do you do with them?

Well, at this workshop, you will learn the how, what, why, when  and  where as Linda demonstrates that these plants offer so much more – as a year-round source of delicious food for us humans as well as the aforementioned chooks and worms; as a source of nitrogen to replenish the soil; as weed barriers around the veggie beds; to help create microclimates around the garden; as a shade source or windbreak for delicate plants and even as a water purifier.

Weather permitting, we will have a walk-around the gardens so you can see and experience how these plants can be used in your own space.

COST for this workshop:

$25.00 financial YCG members

$35.00 non-members

WORKSHOP CAPPED AT 25 ATTENDEES

Book Tickets

Artisan Superfood Raw Cracker Workshop

with 

Eta Brand – Naturopath and Wholefoods Educator

B.Nat, BSc Public Health, Med.Tech

 

Recipes with easy step-by-step instructions

Recipes – basic, savory and sweet dehydrated crackers

Superfoods – what they are and how they can benefit your health

Detailed information on the superfood ingredients used in the recipes

Using a dehydrator to make the crackers

Plenty of tastes of the various crackers

Enjoy an interactive, informative and fun session

 

Saturday 5^th April     9am – 11am    

Yandina Blue House Yandina Community Garden, 41 Farrell Street, Yandina.

 

Event information and to register:

https://events.humanitix.com/artisan-cracker-workshop-easy-nutrient-dense-and-delicious

Prepay before 22nd March $80* with direct EFT payment to: 

Eta Brand BSB 638 010 Account 16271084 

email info@naturopathy4me.com.au with receipt of payment

Contact Eta on 0411 637 186

Limited seats. Book Early. 

*Donation to Yandina Community Gardens of $8 for every ticket sold.

 

Eta Brand is a Naturopath and Wholefoods Educator. She has been teaching about health and nutrition for more than 30 years. She was the owner of the Back to Basics Wholefoods Cooking School in Toronto Canada. She also taught Wholefoods Cooking at the Sydney Adventist Hospital Center for Health Management. She motivates learners with her unique skills and in-depth knowledge of what it means to be healthy. Food is our medicine. According to the Naturopathic Laws of Nature we go back to basics and the body renews. Using chemical-free ingredients and understanding what is appropriate for us as individuals is important. Eta has studied nutrition of diverse cultures and ancient knowledge is translated into contemporary applications. She has taught raw food, vegan, paleo, macrobiotic, vegetarian and Ayurvedic approaches to food and healing. She loves spices and herbs. There is immense joy in learning how to make nourishing food that you can share with your family and friends.

 

Saturday February 1^st 2025 Splitting a Native Bee Hive

9-11am

Yandina Community Gardens is blessed with a lot of plant resources that assist the Australian Stingless bees to thrive in the gardens. Spend a morning with Mel Marx exploring and understanding Australian Stingless bees, knowing when they are ready to split and caring for them after the split. On the day we will be splitting one of the Australian Stingless beehives on the YCG site.

Book here

About the presenter:

Mel Marx is an avid Australian Stingless beekeeper and works with Bob Luttrell to rescue and rehome bee colonies from water meter boxes. She lives on a 100-acre property North of Yandina and is currently creating habitat for the bees by planting native plant and tree species on her property. She hopes to get a Native Stingless bee honey industry up and running working with other beekeepers to make this exceptional honey with its incredible medicinal properties available to more people.

Saturday February 8^th 2025

Dragon Fruit Growing

9-11am

Join Us at Yandina for a Fun and Informative Dragon Fruit Workshop!

🌵 Dive into the vibrant world of dragon fruit with Yana from ‘Rare Dragon Fruit’.

‘Rare Dragon Fruit’ grow over 150 varieties of dragon fruit at their environmentally sustainable farm at Agnes Water.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing and caring for dragon fruit, from choosing the right varieties to mastering planting techniques. Whether you’re a home gardener or a curious enthusiast, you’ll discover sustainable methods, organic care practices, and even tasty recipe ideas to make the most of your dragon fruit.

What to Expect:

Basics of Dragon Fruit Cultivation: From planting to care tips specific to the Australian climate.

Sustainable Growing Practices: Including organic pest control and polyculture methods.

Practical, Hands-On Learning: How to plant, prune, and harvest dragon fruit.

Recipe Ideas: Creative ways to use dragon fruit in cooking.

Bring your questions, enthusiasm, and get ready to dig in! Perfect for all levels, whether you’re new to gardening or looking to deepen your dragon fruit know-how.