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Grow Your Own Fruit by Cath Manuel

28 October, 2020

There are many great benefits to growing fresh fruit, including the health benefits from spending time in the garden and harvesting delicious fruit to enjoy through the seasons. It’s also great to have an array of fruit growing and available as they ripen to enjoy fresh or in cooking. Here’s a few ways to grow […]

What’s in season – October

28 October, 2020

FRUIT VEGETABLES Avocados Banana Blueberries Strawberries Grapefruit Mangoes Melons Oranges Asparagus Beans: Broad Beans: Green Beetroot Cabbage Fennel Globe Artichokes Kale Lettuce Mushrooms Onions Peas Potatoes Silverbeet Spinach Watercress Zucchini

Maggie’s update

28 October, 2020

Spring brings with it some of the most uncertain weather of the year; we can go from 28 degree days down to 10 degrees with lots of rain overnight;  that is in the Barossa at least but the rain is such a blessing and this year, our late winter and spring have given us some […]

Sowing Seeds for Spring by Cath Manuel

30 July, 2020

With the start of Spring upon us shortly, now is a great time to consider what plant seeds can be sown and grown over the coming months. Sowing seeds into punnets, pots or directly into garden beds are fun activities that are suitable for all abilities of gardener and perfect for a group gardening activity. […]

Creating an Appetite for Life – the joy of shared meal times

30 July, 2020

At Southern Plus East Fremantle, the Maggie Beer Foundation philosophy that food should be more than nourishment, is held in high regard by Head Chef, Dhurba and his team. Inspired by the book ‘Lobster for Josino’ by Peter Morgan-Jones, Prudence Ellis, and Rod MacLeod, residents enjoy an amazing three-course meal with bursting flavours, enticing smells […]