Wurundjeri Biik Baan was designed for the 2025 Melbourne International Flower and Garden show.
Inspirational gardeners

Wurundjeri Biik Baan

This indigenous garden, with a focus on the significance of water, was created for the 2025 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

This hover fly is good for pollinating flowers.
What's happening

Student citizen science project encourages love for bugs

New research shows students who take part in insect-based citizen science projects are more likely to adopt pro-environmental behaviours.

Elaine Janes with her rooster Hugo.
Organic life

A life filled with the joy of chooks

Celebrity chook lady Elaine Janes has a very special connection with her feathered friends, it all starts with a firm hold.

A common eastern froglet.
Our planet

Frogs in the city

Frogs in urban areas face many challenges, so much so that we need to help them if they are to continue supporting local habitats.

Flames from a bushfire.
Our planet

Earth calling SOS

It is time for us all to harness our courage and the people power in our communities as we never have before to answer our planet's call for help.

Tony Armstrong with members of the Kiwirrkurra community.
What's happening

Our planet: Eating the invaders

Tony Armstrong, with the help of scientists, land carers, an artist and a chef, looks at how we can turn ecological trash into culinary gold.

Winners of our 2025 Show us your Shed competition.
What's happening

Show Us Your Shed: winners

The ABC Organic Gardener editorial team has chosen the top three in our Show Us Your Shed competition.

Mchaley Ho, holding a chicken, from her time as a volunteer on a farm.
Organic life

What is WWOOFing?

Established in 1971, the international WWOOF program allows organic farmers to share their home and experience with travellers.

A container of hemp milk next to hemp seeds.
Organic life

Real-world uses for eco-friendly hemp

When it comes to sustainability, it's hard to beat hemp, especially as it has so many practical uses.

Native flowers growing wild in the bush.
Organic life

Have you considered a natural burial?

Leanne Croker considers how she wants to be buried so the disposal of her remains makes the least impact on the earth.

Spraying mosquito repellent on an arm.
Organic life

Beware buruli

Although previously a tropical problem, over the last few years Buruli cases have spiked in Victoria with potential for it to spread.

Kate Nottingham with her electronic motorbike.
Organic homes

The future of off-grid living

Kate Nottingham shares her experience of using high-tech options to make her home as comfortable and sustainable as possible.