Common Ground Journal
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Stinging Nettle - Nature’s Medicine
If you’ve ever brushed past stinging nettle unprepared, you’ll know it. That flash of sting — sharp and alive — wakes the skin in a way most plants don’t. It’s...
Stinging Nettle - Nature’s Medicine
If you’ve ever brushed past stinging nettle unprepared, you’ll know it. That flash of sting — sharp and alive — wakes the skin in a way most plants don’t. It’s...
Sunchokes - The Unstoppable Underground Treasure
One of the most striking features of the Jerusalem artichoke is its bright yellow flowers. Blooming in late summer to early autumn, these daisy-like blossoms resemble miniature sunflowers, adding a...
Sunchokes - The Unstoppable Underground Treasure
One of the most striking features of the Jerusalem artichoke is its bright yellow flowers. Blooming in late summer to early autumn, these daisy-like blossoms resemble miniature sunflowers, adding a...
Purslane - Your Garden Hidden Gem
Purslane: The Powerhouse Plant Your Garden Needs If you’ve ever pulled up purslane (Portulaca oleracea) from your garden, assuming it’s just another pesky weed, you might want to reconsider. This...
Purslane - Your Garden Hidden Gem
Purslane: The Powerhouse Plant Your Garden Needs If you’ve ever pulled up purslane (Portulaca oleracea) from your garden, assuming it’s just another pesky weed, you might want to reconsider. This...
A day in the life as a Food Hub Coordinator…
Written by Amy Tacey, Food Hub Coordinator at Common Ground Project 2023/2024 As I near the end of my role as a Food Hub Coordinator at Common Ground Project, to...
A day in the life as a Food Hub Coordinator…
Written by Amy Tacey, Food Hub Coordinator at Common Ground Project 2023/2024 As I near the end of my role as a Food Hub Coordinator at Common Ground Project, to...
Christmas Gift Granola
If you're looking for an affordable and personal Christmas gift, this is the perfect option! It's ideal as a stocking stuffer or for gifting to a large family or group...
Christmas Gift Granola
If you're looking for an affordable and personal Christmas gift, this is the perfect option! It's ideal as a stocking stuffer or for gifting to a large family or group...
Fraser’s Green Harvest Juice for Summer Days on...
On these sweltering hot Summer days, sustaining and maintaining the Farms finest machinery (Fraser, Hannah & Ben) is utmost important. While the team go about their daily jobs list,...
Fraser’s Green Harvest Juice for Summer Days on...
On these sweltering hot Summer days, sustaining and maintaining the Farms finest machinery (Fraser, Hannah & Ben) is utmost important. While the team go about their daily jobs list,...
Harvest Festival: A Convivial Celebration of Co...
Words by Jacob McCormack. *This land is Wadawurrung Country, the people known to belong to the water, Freshwater creek is part of Wadawurrung Country and a connection to Wadawurrung’s Sea Country....
Harvest Festival: A Convivial Celebration of Co...
Words by Jacob McCormack. *This land is Wadawurrung Country, the people known to belong to the water, Freshwater creek is part of Wadawurrung Country and a connection to Wadawurrung’s Sea Country....
Sammy’s Rhubarb, Blackberry Polenta Cake with O...
Our beloved Cafe whiz, barista and all round angel Sammy is well versed when it comes to crafting flower frilled cakes. In fact, if Sammy were to be a cake...
Sammy’s Rhubarb, Blackberry Polenta Cake with O...
Our beloved Cafe whiz, barista and all round angel Sammy is well versed when it comes to crafting flower frilled cakes. In fact, if Sammy were to be a cake...
Exploring the Link Between Soil Quality and Nut...
Written by Sophie Kirk, Deakin University Food & Nutrition Science Placement Student The nutritional density in our global produce has declined significantly within the past 50-70 years. (1) Whilst yields...
Exploring the Link Between Soil Quality and Nut...
Written by Sophie Kirk, Deakin University Food & Nutrition Science Placement Student The nutritional density in our global produce has declined significantly within the past 50-70 years. (1) Whilst yields...
Mustard Greens & Tofu San Choy Bow
Common Ground Project’s Food Hub Officer Hannah is back this week with a great mid-week meal that offers itself as a great way to get your daily veg intake in,...
Mustard Greens & Tofu San Choy Bow
Common Ground Project’s Food Hub Officer Hannah is back this week with a great mid-week meal that offers itself as a great way to get your daily veg intake in,...
A Spring Growers Gathering in the Kitchen Garden
Written by Hannah Opaluch, Common Ground Project Food Hub Officer. This Sunday just passed, we gathered in the Common Ground Project kitchen garden for the Spring iteration of our region's...
A Spring Growers Gathering in the Kitchen Garden
Written by Hannah Opaluch, Common Ground Project Food Hub Officer. This Sunday just passed, we gathered in the Common Ground Project kitchen garden for the Spring iteration of our region's...
Tazma’s Spinach, Leek & Mushroom Pie Recipe | C...
Our Cafe manager Tazma has been crafty in the kitchen as of late, enjoying the produce of the season. Taz tussles herself between food scenes; from ensuring the CGP cafe...
Tazma’s Spinach, Leek & Mushroom Pie Recipe | C...
Our Cafe manager Tazma has been crafty in the kitchen as of late, enjoying the produce of the season. Taz tussles herself between food scenes; from ensuring the CGP cafe...