Edible Australian Native Plants

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to grow Australian native food plants in this comprehensive workshop with horticulturalist and expert gardener, Narelle Happ. Discover the huge and diverse range of native edibles that grow well on the Australian east coast, get hands on with seeing and smelling the plants, and taste testing the possibilities for your cooking.

You’ll get to try foods made from native edible plants such as lemon myrtle and wattle seed, and propagate some cuttings to take home to grow in your own garden.

Come along to learn about:

• The many native edibles that grow well in our region.
• How to care for and grow native food plants, including soil, positioning, water, and fertilising requirements.
• Harvesting techniques.
• How to use native edibles in garden design.
• Native food forests.
• Propagation, including cuttings and seeds.
• How to cook with native edibles, including taste testing.

Included:

• Taste testing native edibles.
• Plants from propagation practical.
• Detailed workshop notes to keep and continue learning from.

Morning tea will be provided for all participants

Before you book your ticket, please consider the following:

• The site is a working farm – all visitors will be given a brief safety induction upon arrival.
• The terrain at the farm is steep and can be slippery in parts. Though the workshop will take place primarily within our accessible education hub, there is a possibility that participants will be required to walk across uneven or sloping ground. If you have mobility restrictions or any concerns about your ability to navigate the terrain, please contact us before booking.
• Allergen advice: Our farm is home to domestic animals as well as bees, wasps, and macadamia trees. Please pack an EpiPen if allergic and keep it with you while on site.

All workshop participants must:

• Wear enclosed shoes or boots (no thongs or sandals) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are recommended.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen or raincoat, depending on the weather forecast.
• Bring a pen/pencil and paper if you wish to take notes.
• Bring a refillable water bottle.

“While FFI takes every reasonable effort to ensure that information is correct at the time of publication, we recommend that the individual confirm details with the event organiser, as events can be subject to last minute changes.”