The leaf of the olive tree (Olea europaea) has been used medicinally for centuries throughout the world, where it has been used to treat various ailments, including infectious disorders of bacterial, fungal, and viral origin. Olive leaf contains several bioactive compounds, including phenolic compounds such […]
Month: June 2023
The Big List of Nitrogen Fixing Plants including Australian Natives
Companion planting is the practice of planting specific plants close to others to provide them with some benefit, such as the control of pests, increased health and vigour, resistance to disease, or higher yields. Plants can also be used to add fertility to the soil. […]
June Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Tropical Climate Australia
June brings us the start of winter, and weather in Darwin is warm and dry with plenty of sunshine. There are winter vegies to harvest, and some tidying up to do around the garden this month. In regions where deciduous trees and shrubs can grow, […]
June Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Arid Climate Australia
June brings us the start of winter, with cooler weather. There are still some sunny days to be had, winter vegies to harvest, and some tidying up to do around the garden. As deciduous trees and shrubs shed their leaves and become dormant, it’s a […]
June Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Cool & Alpine Climate Australia
June brings us the start of winter, with colder, wetter weather, and a few frosty nights. There are still some sunny days to be had, winter vegies to harvest, and some tidying up to do around the garden. The winds ease off this month, and […]
June Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Subtropical Climate Australia
June brings us the start of winter, with colder, wetter weather, and a few frosty nights. There are still some sunny days to be had, winter vegies to harvest, and some tidying up to do around the garden. The winds ease off this month, Brisbane […]





