There are some foods out there that are extremely nutritious, Superfoods! Pomegranate's are one such food and you can easily grow them at home.
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in Fruit Trees
Aromatherapy and Gardening
in Aromatherapy
While aromatherapy may still be classed as an alternative therapy it is very closely related to us down to earth gardeners! Find out how it relates to Trevallan!
Read MoreLemons
in Fruit Trees
A house is not a home unless it has a lemon tree growing. Sometimes it is considered a symbol of longevity, purification, love, and friendship. A house that has a lemon will always be safe and happy.
Read MoreBlueberry
in Fruit Trees
Blueberries are one of the yummiest to eat fruits but can be a little tricky to grow. Here’s some great tips to get yours looking and fruiting fantastically.
Read MoreAfrican Violets
No special instructions apart from, don’t over love/water them.
Now I am sure there are many people out there with their own methods of keeping African violets alive but I’m working with the theory “Treat ‘em mean keep ‘em Green”.
Read MoreDieffenbachia
The best thing about Dieffenbachias is that they look good on a table looking down onto their foliage but they also look great up high looking up into their foliage. They are so versatile and I love using them around the home.
Read MoreA Garden is not a Sick Bay
in Garden Talk
“An economic threshold is the insect's population level or extent of crop damage at which the value of the crop destroyed exceeds the cost of controlling the pest” Which basically means it would cost me more to deal with the problem than it would to replace the plant.
Read MoreWhy do we stock Perfect Potion
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Why do we stock Perfect Potion?
Perfect Potion is an Australian owned and operated business with worldwide acclaim, based in Brisbane. They are celebrating their 30th year in business this year (2021).
The Perfect Potion team are dedicated to creating an innovative and diverse range of holistic natural aromatherapy products that not only nurtures the body, mind and spirit but also respects the delicate balance of our environment.
Perfect Potion have established a standard to which others can only aspire with a philosophy that harmonises social and environmental concerns with aesthetic appreciation.
The owner, Salvatore Battaglia, has been passionate about natural therapies for most of his life. He holds qualifications in natural therapies, herbal medicine, acupuncture and aromatherapy. Salvatore’s dedication to aromatherapy has seen him hold positions in professional associations and government committees to ensure that the educational standards of professional aromatherapy are maintained and improved.
Salvatore has also been teaching aromatherapy since 1988. He is often called upon to speak at international conferences about aromatherapy, running a holistic and ethical business and what it means to go natural and organic. He is the author of many Aromatherapy books including one that is currently being used as a text book for Aromatherapy students world wide.
When Sal created Perfect Potion in 1991, it was his vision to create a business that would support and nurture the individual, community and environment to flourish while listening, guiding and reconnecting body, mind and spirit.
When Sal first discovered essential oils in the early 1980s, he felt in awe of the magical effects that these heavenly scents have on us – they open the door to our soul and invite us to appreciate the beauty and wonders of nature and in doing so they gave us the impetus to search for meaning in our life.
I think this image describe Perfect Potion Perfectly
Why Trevallan?
Chelsea, our own budding aromatherpist, has had an interest in essential oils for over 20 years. She has won many awards for her blends with Perfect Potion even having her Wisdom Blend as part of their range .
She is also a qualified Aromatic Kinesiologist®. Aromatic Kinesiology® is an empowering system of energetic medicine, that blends the harmonizing influences of essential oils with gentle healing techniques to balance the emotions, transform stress and create wellbeing.
In her spare time she works in her heart-felt business POTIONATRIX
You can read more about Chelsea’s Journey HERE
We all know oils ain’t oils. We are here to help you on your oil journey, if you have any questions or would like to attend one of our workshops, Just ask us.
Fruit Tree won't hold its Flowers
in Fruit Trees
Why won’t my citrus tree give any fruit? It has heaps of flowers, then they just shrivel up and drop off. Bud drop can be due to a few reasons
Read MoreImproving Sandy Soils
in Garden Talk
How do you improve any soil? Getting your soil right makes plants more robust and less prone to disease and insect attack, helps them develop better roots and helps the soil retain moisture for longer.
So to Improve Soil my mantra is ORGANIC MATTER, ORGANIC MATTER, ORGANIC MATTER.
Read MoreSummer Sun, Winter Shade
in Garden Talk
Discover a list of plants that thrive in spots with winter shade and hot afternoon sun in summer. From border plants to those exceeding 1m, find suitable options and care tips in this gardening guide.
Read MoreHelp! I have a Garden for First Time
in Garden Talk
When moving to a new house that has lawn, established trees and garden beds - what is the best way to take stock and come up with a plan for what you want to do with a new space when you know nothing about it’s current conditions?
Read MoreSoft and Delicate Native
Phyllanthus cuscutiflorus is a glorious native with the softest most delicate foliage and dainty flowers.
Read MoreAir Plants
Tillandsias have evolved into a remarkable genus adapting to a wide range of conditions with the amazing ability of being able to capture all water and nutrients via small scales on the leaf surface rather than through roots. So while Tillandsias grow ‘in the air’ they still need some basic requirements.
Read MoreSpace Clearing with Essential Oils: A Ritual of Intention
in Aromatherapy
Explore the transformative world of space clearing with essential oils. Discover the power of intention and learn how to personalize your cleansing rituals.
Read MoreNative Daisy
Brachyscome multifida is endemic to Australia and a brilliant free flowering hardy ground cover daisy. This cute little daisy has fine feathery foliage and can grow to about 50cm diameter and about 40cm high.
Read MoreNative Basil
Coleus graveolens is commonly called Bush Basil or the Five Spice Herb! This plant is native from Cape York all way down to NSW.
Read MoreNative Ground Cover
Scaevolas are a hardy, low growing plant with lush green foliage all year long. They have striking fan-shaped flowers that cover the bush for most of the year. You can get them in a range of colours - blue, pink, white and yellow.
Read MoreYesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The true beauty of Brunfelsia latifolia is in its flowers. Sweetly perfumed, they appear from September to late November. When they first open they are a violet colour, fading to lavender blue and then white, with the three colours present on the bush at the same time. How extraordinary that a plant can be covered in three different coloured flowers at once!
Read MoreNative Shade Tree
Luscious® is a cultivar or Tristaniopsis laurina. It is one of my favourite Australian native shade trees. Luscious® can grow in a small garden, provide some shade and allow your children to still play around it.
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