FrankTALK - Create your own native pantry kitchen garden

Next date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Join Anthony Hooper and Julie Weatherhead from Peppermint Ridge Native Foods for an inspiring presentation on Australia’s incredible native bushfoods. Since 1982, Anthony and Julie have been dedicated to sustainable practices, growing native plants, and educating communities about their benefits.

Julie, author of the award-winning book Australian Native Foods Harvest – A Guide for the Passionate Cook and Gardener (Second Edition, 2023), and Anthony will guide you through:

• The amazing range of bushfoods that thrive in temperate regions
• How to create your own kitchen garden using these plants
• The health benefits, unique flavours, and habitat advantages of bushfoods

With over 30 years of research, Peppermint Ridge has become a leader in native food education. They also operate a specialist bushfoods nursery and host cooking classes, tours, and tasting experiences at their farm.

Don’t miss this aromatic and informative session that will inspire you to bring the flavours of the Australian bush into your own garden and kitchen!

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Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston, 3199, View Map