Eating local is also better for the planet.
Kang Kong |
Kang Kong grows well in water or moist ground. Here its broad edible leaves are shown with Lebanese Cress growing in a small pond.
The Fernmount Food Forest is situated on a north facing, sloping acre on the border of warm temperate and subtropical climate zones on the mid north coast of NSW, 3 minutes from Bellingen. The land is roughly divided into four of the five permaculture zones and horticultural practice generally follows permaculture principles. The property has sold but the original posts are maintained for reference purposes.
Kang Kong |
Persimmon Fuju (Diospyros variety) (right) and Apple trees in the lowest, therefore coldest in winter, south west corner. Fuju is a dwarf variety of Persimmon that does not need bletting. We also grow Tropical Apple (Anna), Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples. We grow Crab Apple (Malus Golden Hornet) as a universal pollinator. It is extremely slow growing. |
Ragweed aka Gynura crepidioides akaThickhead |
Ragweed, Gynura crepidioides |
Okinawa Spinach (Gynura bicolour) |
Gynura crepidiodes, a common weed in the Bellingen valleyThickhead |
The Chinese Raisin Tree, planted for seven years. |
Aloe Vera in Zone 1 |