Rare And Native Edibles

12/06/2025

I don’t usually share news, but this one hits hard. As someone who spends countless hours outdoors, I was stunned to learn that 16 out of 20 popular sunscreens failed to meet their SPF claims. In a country with the highest skin cancer rates in the world, this is beyond alarming.

We trust these brands to protect us, yet many aren’t delivering the level of defense they promise. Stay informed, check the details, and don’t let misleading labels put your health at risk 🔥

Australia's peak consumer advocacy group put 20 sunscreens to the test, finding most didn’t actually hit the SPF50 mark.

07/06/2025

Researchers at ETH Zurich, a leading science and technology university in Switzerland, have developed an innovative glow-in-the-dark wood using bioluminescent fungi.

The fungi used, such as Armillaria mellea (commonly known as honey fungus), naturally emit a greenish glow in the dark.

By integrating the fungal mycelium into the wood’s structure, scientists created a hybrid material that glows without the need for external power sources like electricity or batteries.

The project is part of a broader movement in sustainable design and living architecture, where biological systems are incorporated into buildings and public infrastructure.

The wood-fungi composite remains biodegradable and renewable, making it a highly eco-friendly alternative to traditional lighting solutions.

It offers a soft, natural light ideal for pathways, parks, or residential streets, especially in places aiming to reduce energy consumption and light pollution.

This research showcases how biodesign could shape the future of urban environments, blending nature with modern needs.

Beyond aesthetics, it also holds practical value for off-grid areas, emergency lighting, and artistic applications in urban planning.

03/06/2025

"You are comprised of 84 minerals, 23 Elements, and 8 gallons of water spread across 38 trillion cells.

You have been built up from nothing by the spare parts of the Earth you have consumed, according to a set of instructions hidden in a double helix and small enough to be carried by a s***m. You are recycled butterflies, plants, rocks, streams, firewood, wolf fur, and shark teeth, broken down to their smallest parts and rebuilt into our planet’s most complex living thing.

You are not living on Earth. You are Earth."

~Aubrey Marcus

23/05/2025

LAST CALL: Foraging Adventure Awaits!

The rain’s cleared, the bushfoods are bursting, and we’re heading out tomorrow - but we need YOU! ☀️

This tour is small and exclusive, meaning you’ll get hands-on guidance and up-close encounters with nature’s hidden treasures. If you’ve been meaning to book, now’s your moment.

📅 Date: 24th May
📍 Location: at the Kyogle Bazaar

Don’t miss out—grab your spot NOW and step into the wild!

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/wild-foods-foraging-tour-s2r6dsx8

Tag a friend, bring a mate, and let’s make this an adventure to remember! 🌱✨

20/05/2025

Mystery fruit alert!

Ever seen this beauty before? Want to uncover its secrets and—better yet—give it a taste?

Join me for a Wild Food Foraging adventure through Kyogle’s stunning parklands, where we’ll uncover hidden gems of seasonal native fruits and wild herbs. I’ll take you to my favourite secret spots for nature’s tastiest treasures!

Come along and feast on the flavors of the bush - it’s wild, it’s delicious, and it’s waiting for you 🌿

Click the link to book! Departing from the Kyogle Bazaar ❤️

https://events.humanitix.com/wild-foods-foraging-tour-s2r6dsx8

07/05/2025

My husband calls me Mrs. Snippety ✂️

22/04/2025

02/04/2025

Scientists have captured plants "communicating" by releasing airborne chemical signals that warn neighbors of herbivore threats. Using fluorescence microscopy, researchers observed healthy plants triggering defensive responses when exposed to distress signals from damaged leaves. This discovery uncovers plant survival strategies and may lead to innovations in agriculture and ecological research.

06/03/2025

Stay safe everyone 💚🌿

26/02/2025