French sorrel

June 1, 2025 Vegetable

Photo and story by Russ Grayson Common name: French sorrel. Botanical name: Rumex acetosa Growth form: Perennial, clumping, leafy vegetable of temperate regions with long, lanceolate-shaped leaves. Grows…

Purslane

June 1, 2025 Vegetable

Story and photos by Russ Grayson Common name: PurslaneBotanical name: Portulaca oleracea, family Portulacaceae.Growth form: Reproduction: From seed.Centre of diversity: Australasia, North Africa, Middle East, Indian subcontinent. Uses: Eaten…

Edible roots

May 30, 2025 Edible roots

Photos and story by Russ Grayson Root crops are a concentrated source of dietary carbohydrates and proteins. They are among humanity’s oldest crops. Edible roots are suitable in…

Fast fruits

May 30, 2025 Fruits

Story and photos by Russ Grayson FAST, TASTY, ABUNDANT — the fast fruits are suitable for even small community gardens. Fast fruits are suitable for the community garden…

Midyim berry — an Australian bush food ready to eat

May 30, 2025 Bush foods

Photo and story by Russ Grayson Common name: Midyim berryBotanic name: Austromyrtus dulcis Growth form: Low perennial shrub to around 80cm in width and around 60cm in height…

New Zealand spinach, Warragul greens

May 30, 2025 Bush foods

Story and photos by Russ Grayson Common name: New Zealand spinach; Warragul greens; Botany Bay spinach. Botanical name: Tetragonia tetragonioides Growth form/conditions: Sprawling perennial groundcover with thick leaves…