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Crave Natural

Locality: Mudgee, New South Wales

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24.01.2022 Epic day of preserving, 150 jars of Beetroot Relish. Using locally grown, chemical free beetroot, direct from the farmer and our top secret spice blend. Add some interest to your cheese platter, jazz up your burger or mix into a cup of cream cheese for a tasty dip. ... Featured on @logan_wines platters and abailable for purchase from @moothiestate, @viniferawines, @coolahgardencafe and @mainly_mudgee_gifts. #mudgeeregion #beetroot #keepingitlocal #buyfromthebush

24.01.2022 Celebrating this Winter Solstice by munching on sunflower seeds, picking stinging nettles for pesto and planting brassicas with the pooches. The Winter Solstice marks the shortest daylight hours and longest hours of darkness. It is believed to hold powerful energy for regeneration, renewal and reflection. ... A time to feast, grow and connect. Happy Winter Solstice! #wintersolstice2020 #renewal #permaculturewomen #farmdogs #mudgeeregion #stingingnettle #foragedfood

23.01.2022 The warmth from the forge is so welcome in Winter, here in Mudgee it is already getting down to below 0. Blacksmithing is one of my hobbies that uses the basic elements of nature; air, fire, water and earth to create magical metal transformations, both useful and decorative. Picking up my my hammer and tongs again after a 5 year break, I got back into the swing of things in no time. I was very luck to meet my Blacksmithing Teacher, Wayland in Mudgee over 12 years ago, who g...radually taught me skills over many years at the forge that I will never forget. In this smithing session I created a black snake out of an old file and a decorative fire poker. #ironmaidenblacksmithing #firepokers #forgedinfire #blacksmiths #mudgeeregion #traditionalcrafts

23.01.2022 The Fermenta Festival kicks off in Rylstone and Kandos on the 13th March. I will be running several workshops on mastering Sauerkraut and brewing Kombucha. The Crave Natural stall will be bursting with fermentation kits, cultures and indoor plants. A heady mix of fermenting, historic rural towns and fabulous regional producers. ... https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/whats-on/fermenta/ Visit link for more info and ticket sales. #mudgeeregion #fermentafestival #guthealth

23.01.2022 Swarming season is here With all the Patterson's Curse in flower, the Mudgee region is a sea of purple and the bees are having a field day. Here is a close up of one worker bee, to the left hand side of screen, from a swarm caught just an hour ago. She is waiving her abdomen in the air, fanning her wings. She is using her Nasconov glands (the white dot) on her bottom, a guidance scent that other bees follow to find the entrance of their new home and unite with their quee...n. Hives swarm naturally to multiply their colonies. The old queen leaves the hive with many of her loyal children with a belly full of honey. Bee keeping is a huge responsibility, trying to prevent swarming and keeping an eye out for diseases or signs of weakness. I am inspecting hives weekly this time of year, making sure the bees have room for brood and honey, this helps to prevent swarming. There is a great course at Tocal TAFE if you are interested in becoming an beekeeper or join your local bee group where you can get hands on experience. #beekeeping #swarmcatcher #urbanhoney

23.01.2022 Their back! Saffron Crocus were flowering in the market garden today, hidden by some tall weeds, glad I didnt miss this yearly treat. Will be checking every day until they are finished blooming, as you want to pick the flowers as they start to open.... The Saffron stamens adorned my Mothers 80th Birthday cake, something special for the family Queen #matriarch #saffroncrocus #permaculturewomen

21.01.2022 An oldie but a goodie! Gladioli/Gladiolus is the perfect cut flower This one is bright red, with darker red flecks on the petals, zoom in for a closer look. ... Who else growing them? Post your photos in the comments below, I would love to see the multitude of colours, maybe we could start a Gladdy corm swap in Late Winter ready for Spring planting #cravenaturalgardens #heritageflowers #gladioli #dameednaeverage

21.01.2022 Delighted with the growth of the native tube stock which was planted just 8 months ago, with the help of some wonderful volunteers. This Acacia is now 1.5m tall, fixing nitrogen in the soil and providing quick growth to protect other plants. My plan is to plant out sections of at least 40 tubestocks each year to create a wildlife haven, sequester carbon and encourage greater biodiversity on the farm. ... #nativeplants #mudgeeregion #permaculturewomen #planttrees

20.01.2022 Repurposing Idea Using a free cage for a 1000L water pod, I now have an organised star picket storage area. The bent ones are kept to one side and straight ones opposite. ... Its very sturdy and keeps the star pickets off the ground. I will use a second cage for wooden garden stakes. What great repurposing ideas have you discovered? Include photos if you can

19.01.2022 Clay the camouflaged Koolie is standing guard on top of our treasured woodchip pile. These woodchips have been aged in the paddock for 1 year before being used in the market garden or to mulch around trees. Woodchips are a wonderful resource that promotes fungal growth, retains moisture in the soil, suppresses weeds and can be used to create pathways in the garden that can be used in wet weather.... #permaculture #gardenmulch #farmdogs #wastenotwantnot

18.01.2022 Stinging Nettles - Urtica urens Nettes are the most nutritious greens available, high in antioxidants and up to 40% protein. Extraordinarily dense in minerals especially calcium. NETTLE PESTO... Glove up to prevent getting stung by the fine hairs. Pick a 5L container of loosely packed young nettle tips. Wash, then blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute, this removes the sting, drain then squeeze out most of the liquid (save liquid as a super plant tonic). Roast 1 cup sunflower seeds. Add these to a food processor along with 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1/2 tsp salt and the juice of 2 lemons. Blend and drizzle in olive oil, approx 150ml until the conistancy is to your liking. Refrigerate and use over 10 days or freeze for use throughout the year. Delicious spread on sandwiches instead of butter. Devine on toast with poached eggs. I was lucky enough to have it with truffles and eggs this morning, both truffles and nettles grow this time of year, it was drool worthy! #weedforager #permaculturewomen #mudgeeregion #wildherbs #medicinalweeds #forager #nettlepesto

18.01.2022 Given the right conditions Oranges grow extremely well in Mudgee. This beauty provides me with many boxes of tasty Navel oranges at the end of Winter, every year without fail! My citrus orchard is planted in my chicken run, the orange tree provides shade and shelter for the chickens, the chickens provide manure and pest control for the orange, a win/win relationship. ... I have many fruit trees on my small suburban block, supplying me with delicious, nutrient dense, fresh food all throughout the year. If you are wanting to create a productive home garden, I would be more than happy to help you design one. #naveloranges #permaculturewomen #mudgeeregion #foodgardens

16.01.2022 Use old spice bottles to store seeds, they also make it easier to sow seeds like radish, coriander, mustard etc. You can mix smaller seeds, such as lettuce and carrot with sand, to get more even spacing. #repurpose #permaculture #seeds #gardeningaustralia

16.01.2022 Take a virtual tour of some mindblowing edible gardens, Costa will be your guide All for just over $6, now thats value, worthwhile and inspiring viewing.

16.01.2022 Old bath + heat treated pallets = awesome worm farm + seat.

16.01.2022 Many plants can be propagated by placing cuttings in water. Great activity for the kids! Here I am striking Elder Flower cuttings on my windowsill. Take a piece of plant stock at least 10cm long cutting just below a node, strip the lower leaves off the cutting and make sure the bottom 1/3 approximately is sumberged in water, some cuttings like succulents only need to be touching the water. For more delicate cuttings, you can use alfoil to support the stem, just place alfoil... over jar and punch holes to place stems through. The water will need to be changed weekly and topped up as it evaporates, some cuttings can take 8 weeks to strike. My Grandmother used to propagate all of her African Violets in water, not all plants are suitable though. Succulents, wormwood, geranium, indoor climbers all seem to produce roots easily in water. What plants have you successfully propagated, using this method? #propagation #elderflower #permaculturewomen #homesteading

15.01.2022 "Go forth and garden" couldnt agree more Costa

15.01.2022 Volunteer Crew in the Market Garden Meet Maddi and Megan, they went to school together and reconnected today in the patch, meetings with meaning We built a no dig garden to combat a troublesome Couch Grass patch. Making compost in-situ and using free resources. ... Here is how we made a Lasagne No Dig Garden. First we layed down some cardboard directly ontop of the couch, then alternated 15 layers of 2 parts brown (shredded paper) 1 part green (weeds, including alot of clover pulled straight from the garden) and finally a layer of manure/high nitrogen (Dynofert) Remember to water in each layer as you go. Making compost in-situ, no need to dig or spray weeds and able to plant into in 4 weeks. If you are wanting to join the volunteer crew, we meet on Fridays between 1 - 4pm, weekend sessions are on the cards. #permaculture #mudgeeregion #volunteers #lasagnegardening #easygrasscontrol

14.01.2022 Learning the ancient art of Dry Stone Walling from Emma Knowles @stoneofarc. We all got our rocks on, creating lasting beauty in pouring rain, the limitless cups of tea kept us upbeat. Emma warmly shares her knowledge at a purpose built training centre in @wellingtonnsw, big thumbs up from me ... Rock on and build a wall!

13.01.2022 A bucketful of Boysenberries with many more fruit on the canes. After the citrus harvest comes the mulberries, then the cane berries and soon I will be feasting on figs then feijoas. Not bad for a small suburban yard. Cane berries are hardy, easy to grow plants that just keeps on giving, just make sure you keep them contained in your garden.... #mudgeeregion #permaculture #backyardgarden

11.01.2022 Volunteers are welcome again at the Permaculture Market Garden in Mudgee, yay! Come and learn how to build and maintain a healthy soil, plant a diverse range of plants, composting, plant propagation and how to build useful structures. This season we will be planting natives, cauliflower, brassicas, legumes, flowers, root vegetables and edible greens.... You will be rewarded with free learning, some vegetables and like minded friendships. Friday afternoon is the only session available at the moment, a weekend session will start shortly, message me to be put onto the volunteers list 0417060224. Cheers Christine

11.01.2022 A chilly -5 degrees in Mudgee this morning. Glad I gave my seedlings some protection with their own little hot house. By re-purposing milk and drink bottles into mini hot houses, these seedlings are ahead of the rest in time for Spring and protected from these Winter low temps. ... #mudgeeregion #permaculture #seedlings #winterfrost

11.01.2022 Soup or roasted veggies? The garden is producing bucket loads of sweet parsnips. Parsnip seeds are best sown within a year of harvest. ... Last year I scattered the seeds straight from the dried seed heads all over the market garden and wallah, I now have what seems to be an endless supply of sweet earthy parsnips. #parsnip #permaculturewomen #goodguthealth #mudgeeregion

10.01.2022 Peach perfection Picked yesterday, blanched and peeled today, then into the pot. The first of many batches of summer fruit jams. ... This fragrant beauty is joining others, making a Morish Peach and Ginger Jam. Slathered on toasted sourdough, dolloped on ice cream, mixed through a cake batter or added to sparkling water to make a festive spritzer. The aroma coming from the kitchen is intoxicating. These stunning certified organic peaches are grown on the family farm in Mudgee NSW. Jars of preserves, including my ever popular Beetroot Relish can be mailed Australia wide or purchased directly in Mudgee from @moothiestate @viniferawines @petersonswines @mainly_mudgee_gifts and @lazyoakvineyard also @coolahgardencafe Contact Christine [email protected] to place an order.

10.01.2022 The last few months I have been busy preserving the Summer fruits from the farm. The peach harvest is now in full swing and the Vacola bottling line hasn't stopped. Ensure you enjoy that sweet Summer flavour all year round by preserving your fruit. You can bottle, dehydrate, freeze or make into delicious jams and chutneys. ... #preserving #permaculturewomen #millionsofpeaches #fowlersvacola

10.01.2022 Join me and many other talented fermenters at the first Fermenta festival in Kandos and Rylstone this March. Sauerkraut, kombucha, beer, wine, cheese, sourdough, chocolate....have I got your attention? Workshops, demonstrations, stalls, music and events. ... Tickets on sale now! #fermenta #wildfermentation #goodguthealth

10.01.2022 Lettuce stick together Not sure of the variety but its a damn delicious lettuce that I have seed saved for a few years. Thousands of seeds are produced by one lettuce left to mature. ... By scattering the seeds over my garlic beds many lettuce start to appear, I gradually thin out plants to around 10cm apart. By using this method, and eating the thinnings, I have a constant supply of salad greens throughout Winter and into Spring. #simplegardening #lettuce #permaculture #mudgeeregion #organicallygrown

08.01.2022 Look who's coming to dinner! The 10 artichoke plants in my garden provide a months worth of excitement and delicious meals. This wonderfully sculptural plant is a must for any garden. Hardy, productive and beautiful.... The link below explains how to grow and eat. https://www.sgaonline.org.au/globe-artichoke/ #abundantbackyard #globeartichokes #permaculture

08.01.2022 Some free FERMENTATION learning, on this Sunday, check it out!

08.01.2022 Hard to beat, a Mudgee sunset whilst devouring several white peaches straight from the tree. #freshlypicked #sunsets #mudgeeregion #whitepeaches

07.01.2022 A fantastic example of Permaculture in practice and a great explanation of what it means.

07.01.2022 To grow Sweet Potatoes in cooler areas its a good idea to get them started indoors in late Winter. Store bought Sweet Potatoes are fine to use or you can buy from online stores. Place 3 toothpicks in top 1/3 of Sweet Potato so that 1/2 the tuber will sit in water. Place the jar on a window sill and wait. ... The Sweet Potato tubers will soon grow shoots, these slips can then be broken off when 15cm high and potted up. You will have many slips (shoots) to plant out into the garden once the weather warms up. #sweetpotato #gardenhacks #permaculturewomen #propagation

05.01.2022 Four generations from one family volunteering in the market garden today! We learnt all about functional mulching and how to control weeds effectively with minimal effort. We talked about uses for stinging nettles and munched on other edible weeds. Loved seeing the kids get involved, Aubrey and Landon set up their own little picnic, which was so adorable and enjoyed eating sunflower seeds straight from the flower. ... If you are interested in volunteering, we meet every Friday from around 1pm. Comment below if you are interested in other times/days. Thanks to Maddi, Megan, Nadine and Christine (couldnt forget that name) for volunteering today and I forgot to mention the wonderful Julie and Bettina from last week. #marketgarden #mudgeeregion #gardeningfriends #permaculture #kidsinthegarden

05.01.2022 Taking time to just be in the moment. My new ritual when at the market garden is to lie down in the grass and look up at the sky, taking in all the sounds and smells around me. Fern and Clay (dogs) usually settle down beside me, numerous birds fly overhead and I can hear the wind whisper through the seed heads of the grass.... Life is wonderful, simple and beautiful #simplelife #takingtime #beautifullife

05.01.2022 Bees and other beneficial insects, the soil, humans and animals, all benefit from these magnificent edible and medicinal plants.

04.01.2022 Dry stone walling is a meditative art, testing your patience and will. A few rocks were thrown but I soldiered on, you can see in the last photo how excited I was to finish. The group repaired two walls in two days. completing our introductory level, well done team! ... Thanks @stoneofarc for an awesome weekend of learning. Looking forward to the next workshop.

04.01.2022 Today I am using cotton gloves to protect the first of the ripening figs. The gloves can be washed and re-used for several years then popped into the compost or worm farm. What do you use to protect your fruit from birds? #figseason #permaculture #backyardabundance

03.01.2022 The way to a better future, not back to normal!

03.01.2022 Mulching is the best way to combat those pesky weeds. Mulching also helps improve soil health by adding organic matter to the soil as it decomposes, it also reduces erosion and water evaporation by providing a protective layer. I didnt mulch this garlic patch straight after planting, as you can see many weeds have come in to cover the exposed ground, now I am trialing wet sheet newspaper with local barley straw.... The newspaper will smother and kill the weeds which will then hopefully feed the garlic. The garlic beds I did mulch, have minimal weed issues, which proves mulching works a treat. Woodchip makes wonderful paths in your garden, encouraging fungal growth and it acts like a sponge to hold water whilst allowing you to walk through your garden even in the wettest of weather. #mulchyourgarden #permaculture #easyfix #nodigweedcontrol #woodchip #freeresources

02.01.2022 Its a wrap! Giving this food wrap a go, its Australian owned, certified home compostable, food safe and made from plants. Hoping it will eventually be made in Australia, then it will be totally awesome! ... What else do you use to keep food fresh and wrapped? I always felt guilty when I occasionally needed to use plastic biodegradable wrap, now I have found a solution, this should last me a few years at least. #nobodyisperfect #bestsolutions #plantbased #plasticfreejuly #totallycompostable #ekkoworld

02.01.2022 Ever wanted to learn the art of Kombucha Brewing? Book into our morning workshop on the 4th October at The little cooking school and accommodation in Mudgee, then head out for a fabulous afternoon visting local cafes and wineries. A workshop for all those hard core Booch drinkers or those wanting something fun to do on the long weekend. ... You will learn all you need to know about Kombucha Brewing at home, enabling you to drink it to your hearts content Using a little alchemy, you create your own signature blend, take home a new mother, gifts and receive ongoing support, all for $80. Book at link below or see events on this page for more information. https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=654326& Covid safe practices are our priority, if you have any questions please contact Christine on 0417060224. #mudgeeregion #kombucha #fermentedfoods

01.01.2022 Want to clean the glass on your wood burning fire? Use a damp piece of newspaper dipped into the ashes. It cleans better than any horrible synthetic chemical an...d its free. Keeping the glass clean improves performance; more radiant heat enters your room If you are installing one of these, check the emission rating. A well designed one will double burn, much like a rocket stove, and will produce almost no smoke. An inefficient one will pollute the air and all that particulate matter in the smoke is lost fuel and wasted energy. Energy is everything and everything is energy. #permaculture #permacoach #onemillionwomen #waronwasteau See more

01.01.2022 Just used the last of my honey, luckily I found a supply of Crave Natural Honey at Moothi Estate. Grabbing a pizza, Crave Natural Honey and some Moothi Lavosh. They are also offering home delivery, get your honey or other local goodies, a pizza and some of their fabulous wines.