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Edible Forest YV

Locality: Dixons Creek, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5965 2395

Address: 2164 Melba Hwy 3775 Dixons Creek, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.edibleforest.co/

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24.01.2022 Hawthorn picking time in the edible forest

24.01.2022 With stage 4 covid lock down in force we unfortunately have had to postpone Louise's Wild Fermenting classes for August and September. We have though rescheduled these classes for October. So if you are wanting to learn a new cooking skill head on over to our website for full class details and to book. Safe covid practices are in place, with a maximum of 8 people only per class. #fermenting #cookingclass #yarravalley #pickling #sauerkraut #backsoon #newclasses #booknow #somethingtolookforwardto

23.01.2022 Our Cape Gooseberries are ripening Cape gooseberry are in the same family as tomatos and taste like sweet/tart bubblegum flavoured Berrys. They fruit from late winter into spring - oh what a joy!! The casing turns translucent and acts as its own natural Lolly wrapping. From Peru this perennial grows really well in the Melbourne climate just needing the occasional water through the hot summer months. ... We love to eat them straight from the cape but is also delicious on cheese platters, they can be stewed, made into a special jam, frozen or dried. High in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it can also lower blood sugars and assist with eye health and they are yum! #edibleforestyv #capegooseberry #edibleforestnursery

23.01.2022 PRICE REDUCED TO GO ON NOW UNTIL ALL GONE EDIBLE FOREST PLANT NURSERY OPEN Monday - Friday ... 11am - 3pm Saturday 1pm - 3pm #edibleforestyv #plantsale #yarravalley

22.01.2022 Sometimes you simply need to talk to someone. Even when the sun is shining and you are out in the garden- which are great for mental health, any day is a good day to ask #ruok but as this year has had more challenges than others, its important to check in with those around you.

22.01.2022 To all the Dads out there, Happy Fathers Day! From the EF team #fathersday #fathersday2020 #isocelebration

22.01.2022 The is shining bright in Victoria today. The perfect day to be out in your garden. As we walk though the Edible Forest, we are reminded of all the stunning blooms that will soon bless and cheer our souls. Here are a couple of our favourites #gardening #winter #springiscoming #flowers #edibleforestyv #edibleforestyvnursery

21.01.2022 A winter wonderland yesterday at @yarravalleyestate and the Edible Forest . #snowing #winterwonderland #yarravalley #edibleforestyv #edibleforest

21.01.2022 Would you like to be part of a group of like minded gardening enthusiasts? Be part of the Edible Forest community of like-minded gardening enthusiasts by joining our Garden Club. We will collectively guide and educate you on the simplicity and importance of integrating edible and medicinal plants into your everyday life, to assist with your positive well-being. Your membership will include:... Seasonal Edible Forest pass bearer receives one Edible Forest tour every season (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring) Receive two jams, relishes or preserves made from the Edible Forest, redeemable at your first seasonal tour One plant from the Edible Forest Nursery seedling section, redeemable at your first season tour Bring a group of friends (10+) on an Edible Forest Tour and receive 20% off the cost Seasonal members-only email with specials, gardening tips, hear first on new class announcements and lots more Receive 10% off items in our Harvest Hub shop Bring one friend FREE for one seasonal tour PLUS, Enjoy member only experiences like; Discounts on classes and workshops Opportunity to purchase pre-release plant varieties from the nursery Member-only informative, exclusive dinners featuring ingredients from the Edible Forest Opportunity to assist our team in harvest season, followed by a delicious lunch by Chef Neil To join please visit our website www.edibleforest.co/club/ #gardenclub #gardenmembership #memberdiscounts #memberbenefits #edibleforestyv #yarravalley #gardening #permaculture #gardeningenthusiasts #permaculturelife #giftidea

21.01.2022 This Earth Hour make the switch and show your support for a renewable energy future. Turn off your lights every time your leave the room not just for 1 hour. https://www.earthhour.org.au/

20.01.2022 Today Jaimie and Luke our edible forest gardeners were working out in our sister business the Yarra valley estate. Why is this exciting you ask? Well using compost made on site from all our weeds, we did up one of the gardens with edible and non edible plants can you tell which ones? (Hints further down) Edible- society garlic, Cana lily, yarrow and aniseed hyssop all available in our nursery... Non edible but beautiful- athropodium, azalea

19.01.2022 Symphytum sp- Dwarf Compfrey. Compfrey is a great plant to have in the garden. Its small and compact, but the main unique feature is its a mineral accumulator; which means it has the ability to pick up a lot of hard to reach minerals (from the soil) that other plants cant get to and store them in a more bioavailable form and in high concentration in their leaves. Because of this, its great to pick some leaves and make a liquid fertiliser or simply just throw the leaves ...directly into your compost! The little bell shaped flowers are quite attractive in late winter and keeping the bees happy so we thinks its a double win! #edibleforestyv #compfrey #mineralaccumulator #happysoilhappyplants

19.01.2022 The Edible Forest is currently closed to the public, but we are looking forward to welcoming you back as soon as it's deemed safe to do so. In the meantime continue to follow our page to see what we are up to in the garden and what is coming into season. Visit Yarra Valley... #staysafe #bekind #loveregionalvictoria #supportlocal #shoplocal #buydirect #socialdistancing #support #edibleforestyv #visityarravalley_official #yarravalley

19.01.2022 MASSIVE TOMATO & PLANT SALE Our team have been very busy nurturing and growing plants from seed in the Edible Forest. Due to COVID restrictions our plant nursery has been closed, BUT we are opening for a ‘Order & Collect’ MASSIVE plant sale!... Plants start from $2! WHEN: Monday 28 October Friday 6 November HOW: Email [email protected] to request an order form. Complete the order form with your preferred date and time to collect and email it back to us. Your order will be collated and waiting for you at Yarra Valley Estate, in the reception car park on your requested time and date. Each order will be clearly marked with your name, along with a receipt. COLLECT: Yarra Valley Estate, 2164 Melba Hwy Dixons Creek Please note collections are available between 9am 3pm, Monday 28 October Friday 6 November, accept on weekends and public holidays. We will confirm each order by reply email. Some items are limited, so all orders are subject to availability. We will notify you of any items that are not available. Happy gardening! #plantsale #massivesale #plants #gardening #edibleforestyv #tomatoes #whattoplant

18.01.2022 Worm tea just added to our MASSIVE PLANT SALE stocklist. Use on all plants for Happy Healthy growth (except on citrus and roses) 2 litres for $4... Why use Worm Tea? * 100% natural * Organic * Packed with beneficial nutrients * Chemical free fertiliser * Made onsite by our happy worms! * Lasts for up to 5 years in a bottle #wormtea #worms #wormjuice #organic #organicfertiliser #fertiliser #gardensale #plantsale #chemicalfree #gardennutrients #healthygrowth #edibleforestyv #yarravalley #garden #gardening #happygardener #happy #healthy

18.01.2022 End of month thought from Louise.

18.01.2022 It's time to get excited about Tomatoes! Check out our blog on new varieties we are growing this year and some helpful tips!

18.01.2022 Look who we found when picking Mulberries today! Frogs are abundant in the Edible Forest and can be heard loud and clear. They are happy in the healthy Eco system that our Forest provides and we love sharing it with them. #edibleforestyv #ecosystem #happyfrog #yarravalley

17.01.2022 HANDY HINT - now is the time to come out to the Edible Forest for our 'Tour, Taste & Educate' garden tour as our garden beds are overflowing with organic strawberries for our guests to taste. You won’t want to buy store bought strawberries again once you taste these home grown strawberries. We currently have strawberry plants for sale in the nursery for $4 a plant. You too can have these growing in your garden. ... Garden tours can be booked by visiting www.edibleforest.co/tours/ #plantsale #plantnursery #gardening #strawberries #opengarden #gardentours #COVIDsafe #yarravalley #edibleforestyv

17.01.2022 New BLOG about summer seedlings now available on our website. https://www.edibleforest.co/blogs/ #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeningblog #blog #summerharvest #gardenpreparation

16.01.2022 Time to introduce you to the 'Yellow Colossal' tomato. This is a great heirloom producing large, pale yellow fruit. It is a climber so does require staking. Did you know that yellow tomatoes have lower acidity than red varieties? And beefsteak fruits are typically less acidic as well. so this is the perfect tomato for you is you are looking for a tomato low in acidity. If you are going to take the time to grow a tomato, make it a large one, full of flavour and a little bit ...different! The Edible Forest nursery has these unique type of tomatoe plants for sale. Come and collect some when we re-open on the 4th November, or ask for an order form and drive over and collect (if you are within the 25km radius!) #edibleforestyv #yellowcolossal #tomatoseason

16.01.2022 This is the first year our hazelnut is fruiting!! How exciting we can’t wait to try these beauties

16.01.2022 Who loves Mulberries??? We can’t wait to show you how they grow in the Edible Forest! This is one of our big and beautiful Mulberry trees. ... #edibleforestyv #visityarravalley #mulberrytree

15.01.2022 Our new apprentice Luke has been busy picking strawberries ...So many strawberries!! Come and buy a punnet and say hi! Or alternatively come and pick your own! We’re definitely not complaining with too many berry’s! #edibleforestyv #youpickstrawberries #strawberry

15.01.2022 Let us explain bugs....the good bugs and bad bugs!! We’ve captured a good example of both in our forest recently! The first is a grape moth caterpillar (bad!) but as we are located around the Yarra valley winery’s - it’s not unexpected. We will wait and keep checking but if it gets worse we may need to use an organic spray. The second good!! Spotted this lady bug larvae doing a great job eating the cherry aphids in our orchard ... That’s what we like to see!! #edibleforestyv #goodbugsbadbugs #goodbugs #badbugs #benificialpests #ladybugs #grapemoth #organicgardening #permaculture #edibleforest #spring #permaculturelife #permaculturegarden #melbournegardens #yarravalley

15.01.2022 Sugar Cane in Melbourne.... Say what?! It’s true, thriving here in the Edible Forest

14.01.2022 Hello Bees! Busy little bees in our Hothouse. #edibleforestyv #bees #yarravalley

14.01.2022 Late Winter blooming flowers are beautiful and are planted with the purpose of attracting bees; purple is bee attracting. An added bonus, these 'Borage blooms' are edible which we love adding to salads or freezing into ice cubes for fancy drinks (and impressing friends). #edibleforestyv #winterflowers #beeattracting #borage

14.01.2022 What a harvest today in the forest 5 buckets of blueberries, Saskatoon Berry’s, Tay Berry’s, purple raspberries, black currents and zucchini’s! Phew

14.01.2022 Our Blue Broom is flowering (Psoralea pinnata) as our Edible Forest is still establishing, we use the Blue Broom as one of our early establishment plants. They are quick growing & provides shelter for other plants. A nitrogen fixing plant (legume family), it’s leaves are high in nitrogen so great for our compost and the bees love it in early spring. So many uses! Be careful, it can be considered a weed so it’s always good to think before you plant but here in our contained forest we have no problems with it escaping. We are taking pre-orders for the Blue Broom in our nursery, so if you would love to have this nitrogen fixing, bee attracting plant in your garden- message us! #edibleforestyv #bluebroom #permaculturegarden

14.01.2022 Every gardener knows some plants simply grow better together. With tomato planting is coming up next month, check out our latest blog on Companion Planting to see the best combos #edibleforestyv #tomatoes #companionplanting

13.01.2022 The best feeling walking into the hothouse and seeing the seeds have sprouted! These are Malabar spinach seedlings and they will be available in our nursery #edibleforestyv #edibleforestnursery #MalabarSpinach

12.01.2022 Hello Spring, it is so nice to see you! #springtime #inyourgarden #gardening #edibleforestyv #blooms

11.01.2022 Tamarillos; plump and ready to eat! Slightly sweet with a tart flavour, can be enjoyed raw like a kiwi. High in antioxidants and vitamins A,B, C + E. Grown in the tropical environment in our hothouse in the Edible Forest. #edibleforestyv #tamarillos #eatwhatyougrow

11.01.2022 In the Edible Forest we use winter to move plants (while deciduous) into better positions within the forest to allow them to thrive! #edibleforestyv #transplanting #thrivingplants

11.01.2022 Sale - Sale - Sale! Seedlings from $1 Unique + Heirloom Tomato & Vegetable Seedlings are available for contactless ordering + collection from the Edible Forest Nursery. Check out our blog for the order form. #edibleforestyv #seedlingsale #edibleforestnursery

11.01.2022 When I think edible + forest, I think mushrooms! We are thrilled with our Shiitake Mushroom Log growing plump delicious, nutrient-dense mushrooms. Shiitake means beech mushroom in Japanese, due to growing in fallen beech or oak logs in Japans woods. #edibleforestyv #shiitakemushroom #mushroomlog #mushroom #shiitake #growyourown #eatwhatyougrow

11.01.2022 This week in the Edible Forest we found these little self-seeded strawberry plants. The team have transplanted them into pots and placed in our hothouse for a few weeks to mature, before they are re-planted back in the Edible Forest. Come summer time we will be spoilt with delicious strawberries ... Strawberries are known to protect your heart, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and guard against cancer. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food. #strawberries #gardening #propagating #summerharvest #edibleforestyv #yarravalley

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas have a safe and happy holidays everyone! From the Edible Forest team

11.01.2022 Stage 1 of the Temperate Rainforest and its all about the soil. Come and see the new area when we reopen! #edibleforestyv #newdevelopment #alwaysgrowing

09.01.2022 Autumn is a great time to tour the Edible Forest. With guided tours available on Easter Saturday at both 10am and 12pm. If you are planning a trip to the Yarra Valley add this into your Easter experiences. Book now to reserve your place https://www.edibleforest.co/product/garden-tour/

09.01.2022 Look what we found growing in the Edible Forest!

09.01.2022 The lovely ruby @ruby.m.smith photography came and took some photos of the garden yesterday, they are stunning it’s so nice to see the garden through someone else’s eyes or lens...

08.01.2022 Some people take horseradish by mouth for urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid retention, infections of the respiratory tract, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), gallbladder disorders, sciatic nerve pain, gout, colic, and intestinal worms in children. This week in the Edible Forest Chef Neil harvested our horseradish and has made horseradish cream, without the cream! Chef Neil recommends you combining in mayonnaise, add it to sauces or straight over a piece of steak.... #chefneil #horseradish #medicinalplants #growwhatyoueat #eatwhatyougrow #healthyeating #horseradishroot #horseradishcream #horseradishmayo #yourwellbeingisourpriority #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #homecooking #ediblegarden #medicinalgarden #ediblegarden #behealthy #behappy #beinspired #cleaneating #eatmoreplants #plantpowered #growyourownfood #gardentotable #inmygarden #recipes #ingredients #cooking #healthyliving #healthyfood

07.01.2022 Purple cauliflower gets its beautiful colour from the presence of the antioxidant anthocyanin, which is also found in red cabbage and red wine. Purple cauliflower also contains about 25% more vitamin A than white cauliflower. Milder in flavor than a white cauliflower it's sweeter, nuttier and can also be less bitter than a white cauliflower.... Purple and orange cauliflower are higher in antioxidants. Both contain anthocyanins, which may help to regulate your blood lipid and sugar levels and body weight, as well as help to lower your cancer risk. #purplecauliflower #antioxident #veggiegarden #edibleforestyv #medicinalplant #behealthy #vitaminA #growwhatyoueat

07.01.2022 With stage 4 covid lock down in force we unfortunately have had to postpone Louises Wild Fermenting classes for August and September. We have though rescheduled these classes for October. So if you are wanting to learn a new cooking skill head on over to our website for full class details and to book. Safe covid practices are in place, with a maximum of 8 people only per class. #fermenting #cookingclass #yarravalley #pickling #sauerkraut #backsoon #newclasses #booknow #somethingtolookforwardto

07.01.2022 This week only; Thursday-Saturday we have fresh organic Strawberries & Mulberries for sale only $6.50 a pack. *During Nursery opening hours (11am-3pm Thurs & Fri; 1pm-3pm on Saturday). Or come for a tour and pick your own! #edibleforestyv #youpick #visityarravalley_official #strawberries

06.01.2022 Its time to get excited about Tomatoes! Check out our blog on new varieties we are growing this year and some helpful tips!

06.01.2022 It is so lovely to see some colour from pea flowers in the Edible Forest veggie garden this time of year. With the growing interest in edible flowers, it is very important to be specific with the variety of each plant. For example garden peas, (Pisum sativum) such as English peas, edible podded peas and snow peas are edible, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are poisonous - especially the flowers and seeds. #winterharvest #peaflower #edibleforestyv #veggiegarden #growwhatyoueat #happygardener #gardening

06.01.2022 Who likes it HOT?

06.01.2022 Can you guess the type of tree from only the blossom? Need a hint? As its flowering so early in spring- it must be a stone fruit tree. Whats your guess? #edibleforestyv #stonefruitblossom #isoguessinggame

05.01.2022 Mulberry ‘Hicks Fancy’ fruit is a rich sweet berry, almost black in colour, that ripens slowly on the tree which means the harvest can be spread out over a few months! But be warned- they can turn your fingers red when you pick a lot of them! #edibleforestyv #mulbery #harvest

05.01.2022 Join Jaimie as she shares some exciting news about the EF and chats about the Native Oregano (Prostanthera), with its cute little purple flowers.

05.01.2022 Japanese quinces in blossom in the Edible Forest. 2 different types of quince with beautiful flowers #edibleforestyv #blossoms #japanesequince

04.01.2022 Did you know that the produce we grow and pick from the Edible Forest is then used to cater the weddings and conferences held at our parent business Yarra Valley Estate Chef Neil and Gardener Jaimie have been busy this week planning what edible plants we will be growing in the Edible Forest to meet our spring and summer catering needs. We are so fortunate to be able to offer our guests catering with such beautiful, fresh and healthy ingredients.... #eatwhatwegrow #growwhatyoueat #healthyeating #yourwellbeingisourpriority #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #teamwork #ediblegarden #beinspired #cleaneating #eatmoreplants #ingredients #cooking #teamwork #inspiration

03.01.2022 Don't forget our PLANT SALE ends this Friday. We still lots of stock to choose from. Email [email protected] for an order form. Alternatively if you live within 25km from us, then head on out tomorrow (Thursday 5 Dec) and see Jaime in the nursery between 12pm -3pm.... Plants from as low as $2! #plantsale #gardening #plantnursery #sale #bargains #tomatoplants #vegetableplants #covidsafe #edibleforestyv #yarravalley

03.01.2022 What is the Ponderosa Pink Tomato? It is a large flat dark purplish-pink tomato. We call it a 'beefsteak' as it has outstanding flavour and did I mention that they are big! The ripe fruit is sweet and mild with low acidity, they are firm and meaty, are perfect for slicing and are almost seedless. We love them in burgers and sandwiches. Particulars: The ripe fruit are sweet and mild with low acidity, they are firm and meaty, are perfect for slicing and are almost seedless.... We love them in burgers and sandwiches. They take about 80-98 days to harvest Why not come and grab a couple of seedlings from the Edible forest Nursery and see for yourself why we love this variety so much. #ponderosapink #edibleforestyv #tomatoseason

02.01.2022 Was great to have Chanel 7 in the forest today They had a chat with Louise about how we are recovering from the recent Melbourne lockdowns. It’s great to have people back in the garden! This segment will air at 4 and 6 o’clock tonight on Chanel 7 so tune in

01.01.2022 Thank you @yarravalleya2b for the reminder. #Repost @yarravalleya2b with @get_repost An original May Gibbs drawing from 1919 which she drew for the Spanish Flu epidemic.... Its time to Mask up Melbourne. #yarravalley #staysafe #bekindstaysafe #inittogether #maygibbs #wearehereforyou #weareherewaitingforyou #visityarravalley_official #visityarraranges See more

01.01.2022 Tomatoes How do we grow them tall and strong? This is a new verity of large tomatoes called ‘Tigerella’ which we are growing. Jaimie explains how to transfer the individual plants from the seed raising tray to seperate pots using a dibble stick and the ‘pricking out’ method. ... These will be for sale in our Edible Forest Nursery soon. #edibleforestyv #tomatoes #edibleforestnursery

01.01.2022 Louise shows us the Italian Keeper Tomato which are sweet and delicious