Cinnamon Mrytle, from the Myrtaceae family, has a subtle cinnamon-nutmeg flavour. The spice works well in both sweet and savoury dishes. With a slightly more intense flavour and gentle aroma, it makes a great Bush Food alternative to Cinnamon.
Perfect for… adding a warm, earthy flavour to baking or a delicious twist to hot or cold infusions such as tea and sangria.
Native Thyme is a compact native shrub to 1.5m high. Toothed leaves have a strong aroma when crushed. Mauve flowers in spring. Edible and Medicinal. Planting info: Full sun to part shade in most soils in a sheltered position. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain compact habit.
The Blood Lime fruit has a unique blood orange-lime-citrus flavour. An attractive fruit with a hint of bitterness, it has less aroma than a lime. It works well as a garnish for both sweet and savoury dishes. The ground powder has an intense flavour, so a little goes a long…
Karkala Pigface Coastal ground cover, native to Southern Australia. 2m spread. Karkala- Pigface has thick succulent leaves to 10cm long. Daisy-like flowers usually mauve to purple petals with white centres. Edible fruits and leaves. Planting info: An Attractive plant for well-drained soil in full or part sun. Common on coastal…
