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Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), is that bright, sunny splash of orange or yellow that could be brightening everyone’s garden about now at the end of winter. As with all the herbs we’ll be covering, Calendula is prolific, easy to find and just keeps on giving. The name ‘Calendula’ has the same root as the word ‘calendar’ and refers to the fact that it is available all year round in some places.
kitchen herbalism
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A time of change
If you get down at Christmas, whether it’s the economic drain, the fear of disappointing your kids or family, or maybe there’s someone the day brings memories of. Maybe you’re ASD or similar and all the fuss, noise, and lighting are overwhelming. There are other alternatives. Here’s something older and kinder to celebrate or just
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How do we pay for growth ?
Summer’s bringing changes, some expected and some not but time rolls on and it’s always Christmas somewhere.
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Introduction to kitchen herbalism workshop
There’s still some tickets available for the Intro to Kitchen Herbalism extravaganza at the Hills Environment Centre on Sat, December 6. Come along and learn a whole lot about converting those wonderful plants in your garden into effective remedies for you, your family, and your community. We’ll cover everything from harvesting to infusios and oils
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Bach Flowers for activists 2
Don’t be put off of reading these posts if you don’t consider yourself an activist and just want to learn about herbs and gardens. It’s all relevant. Just by accessing this website, you are learning how to grow food, save power, make remedies, and treat minor health issues, all without much recourse to the inttitutions
About Me
Hi, I’m Malcolm, one of the founders of Ligaya Garden.
I do most of the writing on this website. I’m an experienced kitchen herbalist, food grower and dedicated tinkerer, always exploring new ideas to improve Ligaya Garden’s resilience and the health and well being of our family. I hope that my proactive approach and enthusiasm for discovery inspire others to embrace a similar mindset.
