THIS ISSUE
Some years ago when I visited Nirvana Organic Farm in the Adelaide Hills, where Deb Cantrill and Quentin Jones grow chestnuts and raspberries, among other biodynamic crops, I spotted Deb’s handmade baskets in the farm shop and just had to buy one. She uses found plant material — from their property — and weaves a little crystal into each one. Refilling my basket recently, I was inspired to ask Claire Bickle about plants to grow (or raid) for craft projects and she came up with some great recommendations. Claire’s craft plant showcase is followed by a lovely little weaving project even beginners like me can tackle, with Stradbroke Island resident Anaheke Metua showing Linda Brennan how to make a small twist-weave basket that would be perfect for storing garlic or other…