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Saturday, 9 June, 9 – 11:00 am – Make your own wax-cloth wraps

21/05/2018 By

Join Gayle, Robyn and Bree from our ‘Give Plastic the Flick’ group to make your own wax wraps. This is a hands-on workshop.

Please bring

  • A fine cotton material, you may have some at home or check out Op Shops as they often have small pieces of cotton material, must be cotton, not poly cotton, suggested sizes – Small ( 12x 12 cm), Medium ( 23 x 23 cm), Large( 33×33 cm). You need to wash and dry your material prior to the workshop. Gayle will also have a plentiful supply of material available on the day for a small fee.
  • Pinking Sheers if you have them
  • Cool drinks and morning tea ( fridge available ).

This will be a relaxed fun morning. To book, click here

Tea & coffee will be served after the event, please bring your own mug as YCG strives to host waste free workshops. Also note the workshops are all weather events (rain or shine).

Places are limited and bookings essential.

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: Living sustainably, sustainable living, Wax-wrap making, wax-wraps, Workshop, Yandina community Gardens

Is food your medicine or your poison

16/05/2018 By

Is food your medicine?  or food your poison?  Unfortunately for most people, the food they consume is having negative effects on their health and you may not even be aware of this as you have forgotten what it is like to feel good, to feel vibrant, energetic and positive.

Growing your own organic food in nutrient rich soil is the only way to have control over your food supply and your wellbeing.  I love growing food and I’ll teach you the methods I use to grow the healthiest food possible no matter what your garden situation is, I’ve lived on sand, clay and in an apartment and I’ve always grown my food. At Yandina community gardens  I will talk about the different compost methods, worm farms, green manures, minerals and compost teas I use to bring life to the soil.  Life begins in the soil. To book click here

From soils it’s the joy of planting your seeds, seedlings, trees or cuttings – the how, and the aftercare, foliar sprays and watering.   How to harvest for prolonged crops.  Why save seed.  Did you know by planting certain plants together they are stronger and keep pests away?  Certain plants have ‘super food’ powers, and I’ll share that with you.

Organic food is the basis of your health-there is no question about that, you must eat living food to feed your own cells/body.  We will talk about anti health products – glysophate, round up and GMO and the damage it’s doing to all our environment and our body

Besides my love of gardening organically and the joy and health benefits it brings, I’ll also talk about 7 steps to wellness outside of gardening to bring vitality to you and your loved ones again, and its easy.

7 Steps To Wellness

  1. Gratitude journal.  Setting yourself up for the day
  2. Tongue scrapping, oil pulling
  3. Sun – the health benefits of the sun-it is not the enemy
  4. Eating/mealtimes/what to eat.
  5. Sleep, circadian rhythms
  6. Emf protection from mobile & cordless phones, wifi, Ipads etc
  7. Declutter all areas of your life

Leonie Shanahan, author and passionate gardener will be sharing her knowledge on Saturday, 19 May 2018 at Yandina Community Gardens. To book click here

 

 

Filed Under: Sustainable Living, Workshops Tagged With: Growing in the sub-tropics, healthy eating, Leonie Shanahan, medicine, steps to wellness, sustainable living, Yandina community Gardens

Saturday, 26 May, 9-11 am – Keeping Healthy Backyard Chooks With Kirstie Henning

20/04/2018 By

Keeping chickens in your backyard can be simple and enjoyable if done correctly. If you plan to own chickens, or already have chickens, this workshop will give you in-depth information on housing, fencing, diet and general health maintenance. Kirstie Henning is a qualified holistic Animal Nutritionist. She has successfully bred a large range of purebred heritage breeds including a range of exotic breeds of bantam chickens at her acreage property in North Arm near Yandina. Whether you are a beginner, or already own chickens, you will learn lots of tips and tricks for keeping poultry including natural alternatives. Bring along your questions on the day as it is an interactive workshop. To book click here

​Tea & coffee will be served after the event, please bring your own mug as YCG strives to host waste free workshops. Also note the workshops are all weather events (rain or shine).

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: backyard chooks, chickens, Chooks, Healthy backyard chooks, Kirstie Henning, Learning, sustainable living, Workshop, Yandina community Gardens

Malabar Chestnut (Pachira aquatica; Bombacaceae)

20/04/2018 By

Common names: Malabar Chestnut, Guiana, Guiana Chestnut, Guyana Chestnut, Provision tree, Saba Nut, Money Tree

Origin: Native of area between southern Mexico to Guyana and northern Brazil

Plant: Requires a frost-free location with some protection from hot, drying winds. Enjoys full-partial sun. Soils need only to be well-drained and trees enjoy consistent and regular watering during dry months.

Harvest: Feb, March, April

For recipe ideas click here

Propagation: By seed or cutting

A lovely evergreen tree with greenish bark that generally grows to 2-5 m with a spread of 1.5-2.5 m. Takes 4-5 years before able to harvest nuts.

Flowers are white and curl back from the base to reveal a spectacular cluster of 1-2cm cream-white stamens.

Fruit are ovoid, woody green pod which can reach 2-5cm in length and resemble a kapok or silk floss seed pod. The tightly packed nuts inside enlarge until the pod bursts and fall to the ground. These can be eaten raw or roasted. The raw nuts taste like peanuts and will keep for months in a cool, dry place. Roast nuts with oil and garlic or grind into flour for baking.

Plants available in our nursery

(photos courtesy of Flora and Fauna of tropical Asia & Lush Plants)

Filed Under: Know Your Plants, Nursery Plants Tagged With: Eating sustainably, know your plants, Malabar chestnut, plants, sustainable living, Yandina community Gardens

Malabar Chestnut Sprouts

20/04/2018 By

Growing sprouts

Place the chestnuts in dry grass and waters them.  One week later the sprouts are ready to eat!  These sprouts have a fresh, crunchy, nutty taste and are absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:
1/2 T butter
1 T olive oil
1/8-1/4 t minced garlic
1/8-1/4 t minced ginger
2 C malabar chestnut sprouts, cut into 1 inch lengths
1 t oyster sauce
3 T coconut milk
A pinch of sugar
1/2 t crushed roasted peanuts, garnish

Method:
1) Heat a small pan with oil and butter over medium high heat.
2) Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
3) Stir in sprouts, oyster sauce, coconut milk and sugar, for 3-4 minutes.
4) Serve on a plate, garnish with roasted peanuts.

(Recipe & photos courtesy of Thanh’s Kitchen)

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Malabar Chestnut sprouts, Recipe, sustainable living, Yandina community Gardens

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