Latest News

Read about what’s happening in and around Tucker Bush

Why grow bushfood in your backyard?

Why grow bushfood in your backyard?

Everyone benefits from today’s bushfood movement. Whether you identify as a foodie, a green thumb, or a part of the local wildlife, there are many reasons why now is the perfect time to plant an edible native in your backyard.

read more
Can Bushfood Gardening Make Us Happier?

Can Bushfood Gardening Make Us Happier?

As bushfood lovers, it doesn’t take much to convince us that gardening is good for our mental health. But let’s dig a little deeper into some of science’s recent findings.

read more
Win a Tucker Bush garden for your school 2020

Win a Tucker Bush garden for your school 2020

Win a Tucker Bush garden for your school. The Tucker Bush Schools Program assists schools in establishing their own native bush tucker garden for children, teachers and parents to enjoy. We help teach the children about local Aboriginal culture and the traditional uses of these plants.

read more
Choosing bushfood plants for a child-friendly backyard

Choosing bushfood plants for a child-friendly backyard

Getting your kids into the garden from a young age is a great way to start developing their “nature smarts” as early as possible. Without realising it, they’ll learn so much about plants, water, soil and bugs (hooray for pollinators!), simply by interacting with the...

read more
Can ‘Garden to Table’ Actually Fit Into a Normal Life?

Can ‘Garden to Table’ Actually Fit Into a Normal Life?

Have you heard of the ‘garden to table’ movement? Is all the rage right now. If you’re a life-long gardener, you might think of it as yet another hipster label applied to something you’ve been doing for years. Even so, it’s hard to deny the good that comes from...

read more
Say hello to the Youlk

Say hello to the Youlk

The long-awaited Youlk (Platysace deflexa) finally hits shelves this coming month with a special new label created by WA educator, mentor and artist, Buffie Corunna. For those of you who don’t know, Youlk is one of many native root vegetables that featured throughout...

read more
Indoor gardening with native bushfood plants

Indoor gardening with native bushfood plants

Because edible plants aren’t known for loving the indoors, people don’t often consider bush tucker species for house plants. But shade-tolerant herbs, like Native River Mint, and understory rainforest trees can thrive inside the home, growing comfortably without full...

read more
A Very Bush Tucker Christmas

A Very Bush Tucker Christmas

Christmas is all about Summer in the southern hemisphere. Whether your silly season flavour is a stinking hot day, breezy arvo or a balmy evening, here are a few simple ways to enjoy some very Australian flavours in your holiday luncheon. (Pro tip: Try telling your...

read more
Substituting everyday ingredients for native bush tucker

Substituting everyday ingredients for native bush tucker

“I want to grow more bush tucker, but I’m not sure if I’d use it much. What can I make with native ingredients?” While not technically exotic, Australia’s bush tucker is still on the fringe of the mainstream. Currently popularised by gourmet chefs and the “fancy”...

read more
Hello, New South Wales!

Hello, New South Wales!

You should soon find the Tucker Bush plants popping up in selected Independent Garden Centres nurseries around the state. Keep your eyes peeled for our range of: Smooth Davidson Plum (Davidsonia johnsonii) Wild Currant (Antidesma erostre) Tucker Bush Cherry (Syzygium...

read more
Make your own bushfood treats for Valentine’s Day!

Make your own bushfood treats for Valentine’s Day!

This Valentine’s Day, give your sweetheart something truly unique. Here are a few of our favourite recipes for dishing up a serve of handmade love — a romantic Valentine’s dinner menu featuring some gorgeous West Australian Seafood and native bush tucker ingredients...

read more
How to make fresh and dried Tucker Bush herbs

How to make fresh and dried Tucker Bush herbs

According to our friends at RiverMint Dining, most bush tucker herbs are best eaten fresh. If you’re using them uncooked as a garnish, condiment or a sprinkle, your best bet is to delay harvesting until you’re ready to eat them. Most of our native herbs range will...

read more
Share This