Bushcare Hewitts Creek

2023 Planting We have a full tray to plant along or near the Stony Rd and/or in Manifest Destiny . Some tubestock may have to wait a week or so. We need to clear more planting space at Manifest Destiny by removing cardboard We need to chop more Cassia at both sites. Transplant some Sandpaper Figs from the ditch to Manifest Destiny central. Weather should be cool, sunny with a bit of wind. 3 of the 5 activities will need bags.  Hopefully some adventurous soul will take home some produce to attempt the following: According to Diego Bonetto's "EAT WEEDS" , Cobblers Pegs or Bidens pilosa can be distilled in gin or used in a salsa verde or pesto, in pasta sauce, stir fries or noodle salad. "The flavour is strong & complex, at first resin & grass but then at the back palate, has sage & oregano tones".  He, Diego, has a herbalist friend who drinks a daily anti-bacterial tea brewed from fresh & dried leaves of Bidens pilosa. And its always available...

Superb Weeding Conditions  Our most recent plantings need weed removal and Japanese Honeysuckle nearby has to be controlled. There is a second large Moth Vine to be exterminated, MG is on the march and Lilies are shooting most places which means.....work for all! Weather should be cool & kind but low areas remain wet.  The Blady Grass is weed central still, with Purpletop everywhere,+ Lilies + Nightshade & Bidens .  Lily Diggers should be gainfully employed & Turkey chasers could be richly rewarded.