Recent articles by Simon Webster

Seed savers take a stand

Sharing seeds has never been easier, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

We’ve got the power

As households continue to embrace solar panels, scientists have shown that Australia could run on 100 per cent renewable power, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

All the dirt on the Emmys

The Aussie gardening show for kids, dirtgirlworld, is up for an Emmy, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Climate change causes angry summer

Recent extreme weather is a taste of things to come, reports SIMON WEBSTER.

Premature alpaca survives storm

An untimely arrival has a tricky start to life, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Organic farming and mining go head-to-head

There’s good news and bad news in the forecasts for this year’s fastest growing industries, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Weeds are the final straw for CSIRO

Scientists have come up with a weed mat that biodegrades and improves soil, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Josh tackles 10-star homes

Josh Byrne has started a bold new building project, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Organic farming takes on climate change

Organic methods and mixed farming practices sequester carbon in soil, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Malay hen is on her game

A hen from a much-maligned breed is proving a great surrogate mum, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Organics growing up

Certified organics is becoming increasingly mainstream, but there is a downside, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Enter the Kingdom of Plants

David Attenborough is still making all the right noises, SIMON WEBSTER reports.