Lillypilly time

May 30, 2025 Bush foods

Photos and story by Russ Grayson The little red fruit on the ground was the giveaway. Reddish and around a centimetre in diameter, they suggested something was happening…

Finger lime

May 30, 2025 Bush foods

Story and photos by Russ Grayson Finger lime is a tasty and citrusy small tree for the home and community garden as well as for the commercial orchard.…

Pigface

May 30, 2025 Bush foods

Story and photos by Russ Grayson Pig face is a sprawling succulent common on coastal sand dunes. Noticable for its bright magenta or pale yellow-coloured flowers and thick, juicy…

Tasty saltbush

May 30, 2025 Bush foods

Story and photos: Russ Grayson Common name: Saltbush. Botanic name: Family: AmaranthaceaeGenus: AtriplexSpecies: 52 species in Australia. Centre of diversity: Australia and other countries. Natural habitat: Growth form:…

A beach, wild harvest and a reptile

May 30, 2025 Bush foods

Story, photo and videos by Russ Grayson, December 2023 It was Jo Dean’s idea to take an early morning walk along the foreshore track.  “Good idea,” I said.…

Oat

February 4, 2025 Blog

Hidden in the mulch, a mystery grain crop emerges. What could it be? Oats? Wheat? Something else?