Finding fungi in the wild

Foraging for mushrooms is fun activity in the autumn months when rainfall is high. You can read about it in OG Issue 124. If you are interested, you can also do a workshop. 

Frogs in your backyard

Penny Woodward loves frogs and has had a large frog pond in her garden for 10 years. The sad part is that they are under threat -- but we can help. 

Buy local to help organic farmers

One simple way to support rural communities is to purchase produce from the farmers who are doing it tough.

Life according to Kevin McCloud

In our latest issue Kylie McGregor talks with Kevin McCloud, environmentalist, writer and intriguing host of BAFTA award-winning Grand Designs, who is currently in Australia for a one-man stage...

Bush foods - good for you and the environment

Bush foods are a good option to plant in your garden, says Justin Russell, especially as they are adapted to our hot climate and are often incredibly rich in nutrients.

Should we eat meat?

Matthew Evans, aka the Gourmet Farmer, looks at the ethics and science behind eating animals in his new book On Eating Meat. 

How to set up your own street garden

Hemp growing in Australia - regulations

Justin Russell investigates the Australian hemp industry's regulations, state by state.

How to make beeswax lip balm

Even if you can't keep your own bees, you can make your own beeswax lip balm. Here's how...

In conversation with...

Simon Webster chats with organic farmer and author Michael Ableman about the healing power of growing food.