The Edible Forest is looking incredible and absolutely beyond my expectation. The growth this year has been phenomenal. Whilst I am very lucky to wonder through this amazing Forest every day, having an Edible Forest does have its challenges from standard gardens. The growth is prolific, some plants do well in certain areas and some
Spring has definitely sprung and seeing the Edible Forest awakening is so magical. It is incredible what a garden can do for your soul. There are many evidence-based research papers that show how important green spaces are for us, although being out there and experiencing it is truly amazing. I am proud and honoured to
Food is medicine at the Edible Forest Open Day We are always told to eat healthy, but now we are making it easier for you as your whole garden can be edible or medicinal. The Edible Forest Yarra Valley are opening their forest to everyone – food lovers and gardeners alike! “It is like nothing
An Edible Forest is something that is spoken about in Permaculture and I felt it was something I wanted to explore more, allowing me to show people what can be achieved and sharing the knowledge. The soil of the original site had a clay base with very little top soil. Using Permaculture principles, we were
Today’s average can cost tens of thousands of dollars and can result in so much unnecessary waste. Luckily, soon-to-be-married couples have a way to both save some money – and go green at Yarra Valley Estate’s Eco Bride Market. This is the 2nd year we are hosting a Recycled Wedding Market which is like a
Louise was born in Hong Kong, returning to her family home in Holland at the aged of 8 where she completed her high school education. Like many teenagers, she had no idea what she wanted to do with the rest of her life but did know she wanted an adventure, so she went to Germany
July is the perfect time in winter to prepare your soil and plant bare rooted fruit trees and roses. WHAT IS BARE ROOTED PLANTING? Bare rooted plants are field grown plants which have been dug up from the soil in their dormant state, no soil remains attached to the remaining root mass, hence the term
Let’s Celebrate the launch of the Edible Forest new website with a prize giveaway! To celebrate the launch of the Edible Forest new website, we are giving away a prize! Sign up now for your chance to win a stay at Yarra Valley Estate in one of our cosy cottages, a personalised guided tour of
With the Edible Forest’s nutritionally rich soil the plants’ growth and supply of fruits, seeds and leaves is vast and increasing each year. We began pickling and preserving to ensure supply throughout the year. The garden was producing so much that the Edible Forest needed its very own preserving kitchen! Preserving Kitchen A preserving kitchen