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Midyim Berry

Blessing and planting 30th of May 2021

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Reconciliation Week Celebrations

Midyim berries (aka. midgen berry, sand berry) are among the most delicious of all the bush tucker plants, similar in taste and appearance to the blueberry; reported to be a favourite Aboriginal bushfood around Moreton Bay. Out in the wild, you’ll find it in sandy soils across heath, scrub, open forest and rainforest margin terrains in NSW and QLD.
This shrub bears small white, purple-speckled berries in profusion throughout late Summer and early Autumn. Berries are sweet and tangy, and may be eaten fresh or used in pies and preserves.
Small white star-shaped flowers appear in early Summer. Keep the soil moist and well-fed to ensure a good harvest of berries in the following months. A light trim after harvesting will help keep the plant bushy and encourage new growth, rewarding you with a another crop the following season.
This dense, bushy plant does best in full sun or part shade. New leaves are burgundy/bronze in colour, transitioning to rich green as they mature. Midyim berry is relatively free from pests and diseases, making them ideal edibles for organic gardens.
Though it can grow up to 2m in height, this versatile evergreen shrub can be easily kept small for home gardens. It’s perfect for filling in gaps or providing an edible box hedge, and with regular trimming will work well in narrow garden beds.
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Star of the Sea Catholic Parish

​Address:
53 Passage Street, Cleveland   QLD  4163.  Australia.
​Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri - 9am to 4pm
​(CLOSED TUESDAY)
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Postal Address:
PO Box 252, Cleveland   QLD  4163.  Australia. 

Phone:  (07)  3821 4902        
Email :   [email protected] 

Parish Priest:    Fr Krupa Bonagiri
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  • Jubilee Celebrations
    • Fr Francis McKinlay
    • Fr Jim Browne
    • Fr Frank O'Dea
    • Fr Ashley Warbrooke
    • Fr Rony Kalapurackal Chacko
  • About Us
    • Welcome
    • History
    • Columbarium
    • Funerals
  • Support Our Parish
    • Helping Our Parish
    • Finance
    • Support Our Parish
  • Mass Times
  • Groups & Ministries
    • Adult Faith
    • Children & Youth
    • Church Care
    • Hospitality
    • Liturgy
    • Pastoral Care
    • Social Groups
  • First Holy Communion
    • Marriage
    • Anointing of Sick
    • Baptism
    • RCIA
    • Sacramental Program
  • WHAT'S ON
    • World Day of Prayer
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Christmas Lunch
    • Parish Calendar
    • Photo Gallery
    • Live Stream Gallery
  • CONTACTS & LINKS
    • Parish Contact Information
    • Star of the Sea School
    • Star of the Sea Child Care
    • Archdiocese of Brisbane
    • St Vincent de Paul Society
    • Forms & Downloads
  • St Teresa of Calcutta Shrine
  • Reconciliation Action Plan
    • NAIDOC Week
    • National Reconciliation Week
    • National Sorry Day
    • Australians Together
    • National Apology Day
    • The Uluru Statement
    • Extra Resources
    • First Nations Spirituality
    • An Opportunity to listen
    • Midyim Berry
    • First Catholic Mission to the Aborigines
  • Significant First Nations Dates
  • SafeGuarding
    • Safeguarding Policy
    • Survey
    • Parish Training
    • Make a Report
    • E -Safety Information
  • Parish Mission
  • 50 Year Anniversary