Charmed Earth AU

16/10/2025

I always try to use scraps and create as minimal waste as possible - which resulted in these patches♻️🍄
All my lino designs are created/handcarved by me & hand stamped too.
I may be putting a few in my etsy shop in the future if anyone is interested.
I love the rugged sewn look of patches on clothes, what about you?

26/06/2025

Workshops like our Upcycled Weaving circle are a quiet form of resistance and revival - slowing down, repairing, reusing, connecting. We create beauty and purpose, one thread at a time🌿
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22/06/2025

Have you ever seen a garden filled with more vibrant colours as 's urban jungle?
All their hard work has paid off to create a thriving, living ecosystem full of beauty, balance, and buzzing life. 🌿🍄🐝
📍Chelsea's Land, Samford Valley

20/06/2025

Ever seen mushroom "shelves" growing on trees?
These are bracket fungi - a tough, beautiful fungi that grow on tree trunks and logs.

Bracket fungi live on dead or living trees, breaking down wood through decay. Some are harmless, feeding on already dead tissue, while others are parasitic, slowly weakening their host by decomposing internal wood.
They play a crucial role in forest ecosystems by recycling nutrients and creating habitats for insects and birds. 🪲

Keep an eye out next time you’re in the woods — these fungi are tough, long-lasting, and often stunningly beautiful!
📍Samford Valley

16/06/2025

There’s something profoundly healing about sitting in a circle, hands moving rhythmically, weaving with upcycled fabrics. It’s more than just crafting - it’s a meditation, a way to reconnect with each other and the Earth 🌍

Every scrap of fabric saved from landfill becomes part of something new. In our weaving workshops, we don’t just reduce textile waste - we exchange stories, build community resilience, and nourish the soul through shared presence.
📍 Festival

13/06/2025

Have you eaten Tempeh?
This gorgeous white block is living proof of how incredible fungi truly are.
What you see here is tempeh, a protein-rich fermented food traditionally made from soybeans.
But did you know it can be grown on almost any legume, grain, or bean?
Whether it's Lentils, chickpeas, barley, quinoa - Rhizopus oligosporus isn't a picky when it comes to transforming humble ingredients into delicious nourishment.

I made this batch using white quinoa, resulting in a firm, tasty source of protein. The fermentation process with Rhizopus oligosporus not only enhances digestibility but also infuses the food with earthy, nutty flavour and gut-loving goodness.

A few quick tempeh facts:
Tempe (Tempeh) Originated in Indonesia and has been eaten for over 300 years, not only is it a fascinating fungi, it adds more nutrients to your dishes as its naturally packed with prebiotics and protein.

Have you eaten Tempeh before? Let me know what your favourite ways to season/prepare this amazing mushy🍄

10/06/2025

Oh the Fungi nostalgia! ✨🍄
My family home is situated on the edge of a eucalyptus reserve, and growing up I have the memory of every year (like clockwork) these magical mushrooms reappearing - introducing the stunning Boletellus deceptivus! 🌿

With its shaggy cap, golden pores, and pinky earthy tones, it blends into the forest floor until it suddenly catches your eye like a hidden gem. I’ve been spotting these beauties for years during the cooler, wetter months, and every time feels like a little reunion with an old friend 🍂💛

Here's a few fun facts about this vibrant fungi-
-Its name comes from how easily it mimics other boletes — it’s a master of disguise.
- They form a symbiotic relationship with trees, helping them access water and nutrients.
- Although they're not edible, they're definitely one of the most photogenic wild fungi around!

📍Cleveland Scribbly Gums Conservation Area

05/06/2025

Bird's Nest Mushrooms 🍄🪺
aka - Nature's Tiny Cradles
Have you ever spotted what looks like a miniature bird's nest filled with tiny eggs on a rotting log/mulch?
Let me introduce you to Bird’s Nest Mushrooms (family Nidulariaceae) fascinating fungi that use the power of splash-cup dispersal to spread their egg like spores 💧

These tiny wonders grow on decaying organic matter, thriving in wood chips, mulch, bark, and decomposing plant debris. Their unique shape helps them "launch" their spore-filled structures when hit by raindrops.

Next time you're gardening or walking through the woods, keep an eye on moist, shaded areas, they are masters at blending in but you just might spot these natural marvels doing their work as decomposers in the ecosystem. 🌍💚
📍The Glorious Garden of

31/05/2025

The garden of will always be a wonderland of natural beauty 🤎
These Yellow-footed micropore fungi are a favourite of mine. They are so visually stunning, and the detail in their caps never cease to amaze me 😍
This bracket fungi commonly grows on deadwood and prefers wet trpics, so they're often spotted on wet trails here in QLD.
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20/05/2025

Mt Glorious certainly lives up to its name 🤎
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16/05/2025

14/05/2025

Perfectly Imperfect 🌀