Beneficial plants & insects | Organic Gardener Magazine Australia

The dramatic decline in the bogong moth population has had a deleterious impact on the endangered pygmy possum.

Where have all the insects gone?

Fri, 03/01/2020 - 2:18pm

Reese Halter investigates new research revealing the alarming loss of insects all over the planet, what is causing it, which insects are most affected and what we can do.

The male Blue Tiger butterfly collects pollen as it contains pheromones that make it attractive to the female.

The power of pollination

Mon, 05/08/2019 - 3:41pm

Pollination is necessary for our gardens to thrive so it's handy to understand how we can help all those beneficial insects and animals do their work.

Bee hotels can be made from a mix of wood, stems, straws, mud and sand.

How to get the native buzz - just add bees!

Thu, 14/02/2019 - 4:47pm

PAUL WEST explains how to bring more native bees into your life and gardens by encouraging their natural habitats.

Ants - friend or foes

Wed, 13/02/2019 - 9:48am

Ants are part of life in Australia, says Denis Crawford, and are very important in the environment.

Spiders are special

Fri, 13/07/2018 - 5:22pm

Look after your spiders says Penny Woodward, the vast majority are harmless and all are beneficial.

All abuzz

Wed, 26/04/2017 - 3:20pm

Kirsten Bradley shares her sweet secrets of success for keeping bees.

Itchy and scratchy

Wed, 02/11/2016 - 2:28pm

'Tis the season for mozzies and ticks. Try these helpful plants to take the sting out of their bite, writes PENNY WOODWARD.

Fungi facts

Thu, 29/01/2015 - 5:55pm

PENNY WOODWARD says it is good to look after most of the fungi growing in your garden.

Bee friendly planting

Wed, 28/05/2014 - 2:46pm

Times are tough for honey bees says PENNY WOODWARD.

Pesticide residues in wines

Wed, 04/09/2013 - 5:30pm

In the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of Organic Gardener, there is an article by SIMON WEBSTER on organic wine which pointed to more information on wine pesticide residues. Here it is:

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