Rec | SCAVENGING FOR FRUIT AND VEG

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Going back to the hunter & gather mentality at this point. If you are my neighbour or you live in my neighbourhood and have a fruiting tree you ARE NOT SAFE 😝 Grocery prices in Melbourne rn are absolutely cooked thankfully it is citrus, blackberry and pomegranate season here 🙏😝 and i will be taking advantage of the five different houses in my area with fruiting trees. I also used to always get herbs and wild onion from the banks of the yarra. You can use them to make a bunch of easy vegetarian meals. Here is my favourite database for foraging in Victoria.

@computerb1tch

Apr 2, 2025

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learn which fruit & Veg are seasonal to your country

Get bang for your buck. Or atleast the best taste the produce has to offer. Also a great way to learn about the local economy, connect with producers etc etc.