Seed saving helps preserve desirable traits and build crop resilience.
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Seed saving for the future

Leonie Shanahan looks at why seed saving is so important to our health and food security.

Early engagement with nature is important for children.
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Rewilding our schools

Urban rewilding is helping nature make a comeback, especially in schools where children get a chance to go 'wild', writes Helen Cushing.

Floating wetlands have been installed in the Yarra River near Enterprize Park, Melbourne.
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Reviving the Yarra River: Melbourne’s Floating Wetlands Initiative

A new initiative is set to improve the urban ecological diversity along the Yarra River.

We all need to work towards a world without plastic.
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Imagining a world without plastic

Rethinking plastic use is not only an environmental responsibility but also an opportunity to foster sustainable habits that benefit both our homes and the planet. 

Persimmons are a great tree to grow and provide a bounty of fruit in autumn.
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Plant for a changing climate

We need to plan, and plant, for the changing climate so that we can ensure our gardens are filled with bountiful harvests in the future. These tips from our horticultural experts will help.

Rainbow lorikeet.
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The beauty and benefits of bird song

Bird song, even in the inner city we can hear a warble or two from the surrounding trees and bushes that brings a smile, especially when those kookaburras start laughing. But they don't just add colour and beauty, they are also good for our mental wellbeing according to recent research.

Many young farmers are now turning to the land to create positive change.
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Cultivating our future farmers

Positive change is happening in agriculture, and organisations such as Young Farmers Connect are there to help, writes Tara Luca.

There's a growing awareness about responsible and ethical investing.
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How to get started with ethical investing

Do you want to invest your money ethically? Simon Webster shares how to get started.

The community garden is run by volunteers.
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Sharing gardening knowledge – and food

A community food project in Victoria is all about learning to grow food and sharing it with the locals.

German beech trees
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Forest bathing

Being amongst trees is a privilege, especially when you have the time to just wander and relax in a forest.

In time of crisis: grow food
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In time of crisis: grow food

Here at ABC Organic Gardener our aim is to provide trusted, practical advice that will support anyone wishing to garden in this crisis and beyond.

There’s a great range of organic produce available at Peninsula Fresh’s farmgate in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
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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, writes Harriet Kendrick, Australian Organic.