Maison Bleue

At the Backyard Pharmacy at Maison Bleue our first artichokes of the season have arrived.  They make a spectacular and sculptural garden addition, either for consumption or contemplation. I remember on a visit to a community garden in Canberra how beautiful they looked when inter-planted along a garden perimeter with rhubarb plants. They’re one of [...]

One of the mainstays in The Backyard Pharmacy at Maison Bleue has been the fennel. Originally one small planting in a recycled metal bin has grown into many and its ‘cut and come again’ nature has been a surprise and source of inspiration. Fennel is an excellent example of food as medicine, with the liquorice/aniseed [...]