If you fancy stumbling out into your backyard and picking a bunch of fresh veggies and herbs to form your daily meal – but recoil at the idea of having to build the darn thing yourself – then we’ve found the perfect means to get the job done. Sunshine Coast-based permaculture expert Brendan Taylor designs, builds and maintains sustainable, organic, edible gardens across Brisbane and northern NSW, using local supplies and recycled materials to craft green pockets and encourage environmentally responsible eating.

Sidestep the supermarket and reduce your food miles, while also guaranteeing your own cost-effective, nutrient-rich supply of organic produce. Whether you live on a large acreage or in a tiny inner-city unit, Eco-Tasty Organics will custom-build the perfect patch to ensure you have access to fresh food all year long. From balcony-bound water-efficient planter boxes and pallets bursting with herbs, to worm farms, raised gardens and chicken pens, your tailor-made garden also comes with a succession planting calendar to ensure a continuous supply of food and no pest or disease problems. Visit Brendan at the Fishermans Road Sunday Markets on the Sunshine Coast or contact him online.