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Scurvy Weed (Commelina cyanea) vivid blue flower at Lake David Kangaroo Valley NSW — Trolley'd native botanical

Scurvy Weed (Commelina cyanea): The Plant That Saved Colonial Sailors and Dyes Japanese Kimonos

March 30, 2026Byron Woolfrey

Scurvy Weed is a native Australian edible rich in Vitamin C that savedcolonial sailors from scurvy. Its relatives dye Japanese kimonos blue. Partof Trolley'd's botanical program.

Indian Weed (Sigesbeckia orientalis) yellow flowers at Lake David Southern Highlands NSW — Trolley'd botanical

Indian Weed (Sigesbeckia orientalis): The 1,000-Year Chinese Medicine Now Licensed by UK Regulators

March 30, 2026Byron Woolfrey

Indian Weed (St Paul's Wort) has been used in Chinese medicine since 1061 CE.Its extract was UK-licensed for joint pain in 2015. Documented at Trolley'd'sLake David botanical site.

Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis) flowering at Lake David, Kangaroo Valley NSW — Trolley'd botanical

Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis): From Native American Sweat Lodges to Australian Roadsides

March 30, 2026Byron Woolfrey

Old man weed with silver hair,Seeds take flight through warming air. Horseweed Erigeron canadensis—or as Native Americans, early colonial herbalists, and modern essential oil manufacturers have all known it: the...

Water Pepper (Persicaria hydropiper) growing in riparian zone at Lake David, Kangaroo Valley NSW — Trolley'd botanical

Water Pepper (Persicaria hydropiper): The Sashimi Garnish of Japan Growing Wild at Lake David

March 30, 2026Byron Woolfrey

Water Pepper is the classic sashimi garnish of Japan and a key laksa ingredient in Malaysia — growing wild at Lake David. Discover its culinary history, pungent chemistry, and cocktail...

A hand-painted branch of the Peruvian Pepper Tree featuring delicate, fern-like leaves and clusters of pink peppercorn berries against a white background

Fly High with Flavour: The Peruvian Peppercorn Experience

March 14, 2025Byron Woolfrey

Embark on a taste journey with the Peruvian Peppercorn – a spice that unites eco-friendly innovation, ancient Andean legacy, and a hint of magical allure.

A close-up of blue flax lily berries mixed with tiny purple flowers, perfect for garnishing Trolley'd’s sustainable cocktail creations.

The Foraged Gem: Blue Flax Lily in Trolley’d Wild Offerings

December 25, 2024Byron Woolfrey

Upgrade your event with Trolley’d’s Blue Flax Lily cocktails—sustainably crafted and aviation-inspired.

Close-up of a mulberry tree with green leaves and ripe black mulberries hanging from branches, showcasing the wild harvest of these berries for culinary and medicinal use.

Mulberries: A Tale of History, Health, and Culinary Delight

October 15, 2024Byron Woolfrey

Discover the fascinating history, medicinal properties, and culinary uses of mulberries, from ancient traditions to modern mixology.

Close-up of Borago Officinalis, also known as Borage, showcasing its vibrant blue star-shaped flowers, used in herbal remedies and as an edible garnish in cocktails

Borago Officinalis: Healing Herb & Edible Flower Cocktail Garnish

October 09, 2024Byron Woolfrey

Borago Officinalis, or Borage, is a vibrant edible flower known for its healing properties and bold use as a garnish in cocktails, blending ancient traditions with modern wellness.

Close-up of a hand holding a pink Lantana Camara flower, with a blurred background of a person foraging in a field under bright sunlight, showcasing the use of wild edible flowers for cocktail garnishes at Trolley'd.

Lantana Camara: Bold Edible Flowers for Cocktails & Herbal Remedies

October 01, 2024Byron Woolfrey

Discover the vibrant beauty of Lantana Camara, used as bold edible flowers to garnish cocktails and known for its historical and medicinal uses.

Close-up of a vibrant orange Calendula Officinalis flower with a honeybee collecting pollen, showcasing the flower's beauty and use in herbal remedies and plant-based cocktails.

Discover the magic of Calendula Officinalis in cocktails & herbal remedies

October 01, 2024Byron Woolfrey28 comments

Explore the vibrant world of Calendula Officinalis, known for its fiery petals and rich history in herbal remedies and cocktails.

Red apples growing on a wild apple tree on the side of the road in overgrown grass.

Video: Forage By The Butterfly Armoury

May 16, 2024Byron Woolfrey

Discover our latest foraging adventure in the Southern Highlands with Rob Macdonald from Butterfly Armoury. We explored diverse botanicals for unique culinary creations, including shrubs and kombucha.

Illawarra Plum | Podocarpus Elatus

March 16, 2021Byron Woolfrey

Discover the unique flavors of the Illawarra Plum (Podocarpus elatus) in Trolley'd's autumn cocktail collection, featuring exotic drink recipes that highlight its health benefits.