Tassie Tales 2

After a year’s break, Linda Cockburn once again takes up the story of her family’s self-reliant lifestyle in Tasmania. The roof is just about to go on the sustainable house, the food garden is expanding– and so are the numbers of marauding wildlife.

The Tassie Tales

Linda Cockburn cheers as the house plans are approved – but then the goat gets through the garden fence. (First published in 2004, and republished as part of our 100th issue.)

What’s on my food?

Malcolm McGuire investigates what’s being sprayed on our crops, and some of the worst offenders. 

Turning food to bioplastics

Two brothers are turning plant-based food waste into bioplastics, writes Dr Reese Halter.

War on Waste

Inspired by the ABC’s War on Waste, Jessamy Miller shares invaluable tips and techniques for reducing, reusing and recycling.    

Drip irrigation for containers

Helen McKerral gives a step-by-step guide to setting up a simple pot irrigation system.

Where to buy edible natives

Natives are an ideal addition to your food garden. Here's where to buy these edible gems. 

The Ancient Ones

Dr Reese Halter makes his annual pilgrimage to visit trees that "offer a glimpse and insight into immortality". Find out more here.

Sustainable September @ South Melbourne Market

Head to South Melbourne Market in September for a barrow full of sustainability.

Resistance: An Inconvenient Sequel

Dr Reese Halter reviews Al Gore's new movie, An Inconvenient Sequel.

Sprout your own seeds

Sprouts are the powerhouse of super foods. They’re also easy to grow. We show you how.

Nanomaterials in our food

Nanoparticles are creeping into our food chain, but at what cost? Kristen Lyons and Naomi Smith investigate.