Discover Australia's most famous native herb with Cyrus Roussilhes' Lemon Myrtle Guide book
Curious about growing lemon myrtle (Backhousia citrodora) at home, or exploring the myriad of ways to work with this wonderful plant? This easy-to-read, highly engaging book by local Perth grower Cyrus Roussilhes will walk you through everything you need to know about growing lemon myrtle, as well as using it for cooking, cleaning and health and wellbeing.
What You’ll Learn:
- The secret to lemon myrtle's popularity
- Indigenous knowledge and uses of lemon myrtle
- How to grow lemon myrtle at home
- How to care for your tree, including dealing with common pests and diseases
- Harvesting and processing tips
- How to extract essential oils and create infused vinegars
- Recipes for cooking with lemon myrtle including teas, syrups and desserts
- DIY self-care and cleaning recipes such as deodorants, cleaning sprays, room deodorisers, bath salts and more
This Book is Perfect For:
- Anyone curious about lemon myrtle!
- Native gardeners and growers
- Chefs, fermenters, home-makers and home-herbalists
About the Author:
Cyrus Roussilhes is a Perth-based rare fruit grower on a mission to inspire others to grow too. Over the past 15 years, Cyrus has grown over 800 varieties on his 700 sqm property using syntropic, regenerative methods. His nursery Primal Fruits is a source of many wonderful native and non-native plants that are ideal for growing in Perth.