Good news: botanists rediscover a plant thought to be extinct
It’s not often the rediscovery of a species thought to be extinct makes headlines, but botanists in Victoria have done just that.
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.
Life in an off-grid small home
This couple wanted to go off-grid so decided to build their own tiny house in the country, and we can learn from their experience.
Creating eco-friendly waste solutions
Banish founder Lottie Dalziel is helping to create new solutions for those hard-to-recycle products through the program BRAD.
Connecting through gardens
A social enterprise called Farm It Forward helps connect landowners with young people to grow food and community, writes Jacqueline Forster.
New energy guide can help save money
By looking at our energy use, we can not only save money, but help limit future climate harm.
How ‘The Last of Us’ Inspires Us to Tackle Climate Change
The hit HBO show The Last of Us creates some interesting questions around the threat and benefit of mushrooms and their role in tackling climate change.
The final frontier for agriculture: growing bush foods in space
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is to lead a pilot program exploring the potential of bush foods as a diet option for astronauts in Australian schools.
Be aware of toxic kitchenware
Jessamy Miller reports on what to watch out for when choosing cookware so that your pick is better for you and the planet.
A growing community
This group of community gardens has been going for more than 50 years. Simon Webster asks what's their secret to success.
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.
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.