Makans

Makans I'm learning how to grow seasonal organic food and Makans is my urban garden. I started this project in the spring of 2014. Or to eat.

I'm learning how to grow seasonal organic biodynamic food and Makans is my urban garden. I dug up the back yard with the help from an elderly neighbour, and established 4 large garden beds. I plant, fertilize, harvest, and prune by the moon. I also companion plant and have my own worm farm. Learning how to grow organic food requires patience and persistence. I've also discovered that gardening and being out in nature has a grounding and healing quality as well. And is beneficial for my mental health too. I make and bottle small batches of produce from my garden. My philosophy is to take only as much as I need. My aim is to ensure the food I grow is eaten fresh and there is little waste. I'm also conscious of our dependence on plastics and prefer to use natural materials as well as recycle and reuse. I'm keen to share simple, nutritious and yummy recipes with the food I grow. And hopefully inspire others to grow their own food as well. I save seeds, and dry and bottle herbs and spices. I'm also keen to build and share knowledge about growing delicious and nutritious food. As well as share knowledge about alternative ways of living on this earth that is compassionate, respectful, sustainable and has a focus on justice. Side note: Makans is a Malay word for food. When we were little we'd ask our mum what was for dinner, and she'd say makans �

20/10/2026
12/10/2026

Anyone seen the recent Pesticide Action Australia report on residues found in Aussie groceries? 78 samples of fruit & veg from major supermarkets were tested with 201 residues from 54 different pesticides found, including some limit breaches.
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Unfortunately many of the chemical biocides (killers of life) used in conventional farming are systemic. This means they are absorbed by the plant & are transported internally through its vascular system to treat it from the inside out, rather than just sitting on the surface. Systemic chemicals accumulate & persist in the fruit & cannot be washed off…
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Happily there are local organic growers working with nature to bring us clean, green produce! Aaaand (drumroll 🥁) we’re excited to announce that avocado season is ON & they’re back in store at MROF!
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Nutrient-dense with healthy fats & fibre, these superfoods are perfect alongside brekkie eggs, in smoothies, poke bowls, beef nachos or for one of our favourite desserts; avocado, cacao, banana & maple mousse!
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Find delicious, creamy organic avocados online or in our farm shop (open by appointment).
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📑 pesticideaction.org.au/residuereport26

24/09/2026
22/09/2026

Our Planet Earth – as She is most often named, comes to one of Her annual points of balance in Her orbit around Sun on September 22nd 00:05 UTC (that’s September 23rd 10:05 East Coast Austral…

19/09/2026

Yummy scallops from Abrolhos in olive oil with organic garlic ginger lime and a dash of white w**e 😋. Served with a fresh salad of locally bought cucumber cherry tomatoes and organic lettuce 💝

13/09/2026

Virgo new moon 🌒

09/09/2026

After applying more than 600 tonnes of compost, Troy expected healt...

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