Kyanite at a Glance

John Hodgkinson The energy of kyanite is unlimited in application, making it one of the best attunement stones. Conscious direction of the energy can also align the emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, etheral, astral… bodies with perfection. It brings tranquility and a calming effect to the whole being, with particular focus on the throat chakra and the third-eye. It […]
BtL October 2025

Between the Leaves October 2025
Farewell my darlings: a beekeeper’s lament…and hope

John Hodgkinson My dear bees, I am sorry. Seventy years of association with the European honeybee (Apis mellifera) for me came to a sad end this week when my last remnant-of-a-strong colony absconded. No doubt to cling as a small swarm to some Bellingen bush and make a futile attempt to find a new home, […]
Tree lettuce

Tree lettuce is a tall, hardy green that can grow up to 2 metres and keeps coming back if you cut it down. It thrives in hot, humid weather when regular lettuce sulks, making it a special survival green for warm climates. Categories: Mulch plants, Pot and container plants, Salad leaves, Stir-fry plants Description & Additional information Botanical name: Lactuca indica Some other names: Indian […]
We are the cure – Robert Gourlay

Everyone has their unique vibrational frequency which became a reality when our mother’s egg invited our father’s sperm into it. At this point, we received a unique spirit, and we gave off a flash of light to celebrate the moment of conception. However, as we travel throughout life, we realise that our vibration does not […]
BTL September 2025

Between the Leaves September 2025
BTL August 2025

Between the Leaves August 2025
BTL July 2025

Between the Leaves July 2025
Power of herbs – Kaz Selbie

Diversity and balance are vital for a healthy garden, farm and body and herbs help achieve this. They are not only delicious in our food and great for our health but are valuable in our gardens. Herbs improve soil health and increase beneficial micro-organisms, allowing soil nutrients to be further available to surrounding plants. Intermingled […]
Biodynamic Comfrey & Nettle Liquid Manures

Nettle and comfrey liquid manures: two extremely important plant tonics and preventives for the garden, orchard, vineyard, market garden and farm. Their potency is bolstered by addition of the biodynamic compost preparations 502-507 and the use of “structured water” – see over. These products come in two sizes for small gardens and modest horticulture settings […]