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Welcome to Very Edible Gardens

February 19, 2009
Welcome to Very Edible Gardens We design stuff, build stuff and teach stuff. Like: permaculture design – the heart of our […]

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Clearly the argument for small scale diverse backy Clearly the argument for small scale diverse backyard food production in Melbourne is won by harvest shots like this?

This shows some of the diversity that can come from your average sized suburban yard at this time of year. Remembering that just out of frame are a multitude of greens, herbs and unripe fruit colouring there way to a climax of back yard bounties in the coming months.

#ediblegardening #veryediblegardens #permaculture #permaculturedesign #edibleforestgardendesign #foodforeat
3 activities to beat those lockdown blues... #1 d 3 activities to beat those lockdown blues...

#1 dust off your sourgh dough starter like it's 2020! Bonus activity includes making apple and rose jelly from some street side apple trees. 

#2 plant seeds... Get some of those seeds you have been saving into the ground or into some trays.

#3 pasata! Stop watching your glut of Tomatoes ferment on the kitchen table and get them into some jars or bottles.

Hoping everyone has found themselves safe, healthy and smiling during our unfortunate little Melbourne relapse from all the team at VEG. 

#lockdown2021 #ediblegardens #permaculture

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Babacos and Bananas. I lost count at somewhere nea Babacos and Bananas. I lost count at somewhere near 140 bananas... The first of 3 bunches to harvest this season. I constantly hear people say with such conviction that you can't grow bananas in Melbourne which leaves me scratching my head and wondering if I should tell them about the mangoes growing around the corner in Coburg.

- Brendon

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We’re taking a well earned break from Wednesday We’re taking a well earned break from Wednesday 23rd December, reopening on Monday 11th January. Orders placed during this time will ship (or be ready for pick up) after 11th January. Thank you for your incredible support over the last year! We’ve loved being part of your edible gardening adventures this year and look forward to many more in the year to come. From the VEG team. 🍅
It’s official – 2020 is the year of edible gar It’s official – 2020 is the year of edible gardening! New edible gardens have sprouted all over the world in a way not seen since the victory gardens of the First and Second Worlds Wars, and this new report on a survey of Australian edible gardeners explores the reasons why. Read all about in the link in our bio. Spoiler: the smile on Clare’s face isn’t just a happy coincidence. 💚

What have you loved the most about having an edible garden during the lockdown?

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"waiting for lunch" When looking for plant inspira "waiting for lunch"
When looking for plant inspiration to fill particular niechs in our edible forest gardens I will often spend time observing and noting those plants and flowers that host and attract the largest diversity of insect life. Beneficial, sacrificial, good, bad, big, small, pollinators and the "what the feijoa is that thing!"
This one is Dyers Chamomile which was found in a front yard and hosting so many critters (only 2 made it here) that it is now on my worthy contedors list with a couple of bonus points. 

"Modern" gardening has tended to demonise a lot of our insect friends just because they happen to enjoy eating those lush green leaves we like to flaunt at them. Step back, take a deep breath, relax, observe, learn, interact. Everything has a place.

Brendon 

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Last week the VEG team got together on the incredi Last week the VEG team got together on the incredibly lush roof tops and podium spaces at the East Brunswick Village development on Nicholson Street. Designed by Dan and others at VEG we were all super chuffed to see how well all of the carefully selected species were doing across the multiple areas. And now lockdown is over we can't wait to see the community garden spring to life!

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A fantastic new community garden, food forest and A fantastic new community garden, food forest and green space in Brunswick. Thanks Moreland Council for being committed to such excellent things. 

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