Fleurieu Living Magazine

The folk herbalist

One that weaves its way through a passion for food, seed, herbs and community. A story that speaks of survival and meanders into a promise for a better future.

Keitha, born of Vietnamese and New Zealand heritage, came to the Fleurieu in 2011 with her partner Brett. They interned at Bickleigh Vale Farm with Di Bickford – an early adopter and champion of organically grown vegetables and herbs. Continuing their food growing journey, they travelled to India to stay at Navdanya Farm where Keitha locked onto the ideas of seed sovereignty under Vandana Shiva’s tutelage. On the eve of her return, Keitha promised

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