Knitted chooks to the rescue

Denise Pratt's knitted chooks are in demand, especially as the money their creator raises is given to the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation.

A green learning environment

One principal’s vision to enhance his students learning environment through gardening has everyone at the school seeing green, writes Kate Neale.

Become a citizen scientist

Looking for a holiday activity that you can do in your own backyard or local area? Try helping out researchers by becoming a citizen scientist.

Community owned food co-ops

Looking for an ethical alternative to grocery giants? Jacqueline Forster takes a look at one food co-op and what it offers.

A seed of an idea

A small project to start a street seed library in a Tassie town is expanding throughout the state’s north.

Shedding some light

Thousands of men (and women) are coming out of the woodwork as part of the Men’s Shed movement, finding a place for friendship, handiwork, community gardening and, ultimately, better wellbeing, writes LINDA COCKBURN.

What does being Certified Organic mean?

Being an organic gardener means using certified organic 'inputs' (think fertilisers & seeds) BUT do you know how to spot if it's the real deal? Our hort editor explains how.

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.

What is WWOOFing?

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

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.

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.

Beware buruli

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

Rethink, reuse and reimagine: how we can all be more sustainable

Late summer and early autumn are often too hot and humid for hardcore gardening – so we invite you to to pause, plan and be creative. Discover how our editor, Chloe Thomson, makes the most of this time finding ways to turn recycled items into pretty pieces for her garden.

Reimagining the edible garden

Gardeners like Lee Sullivan are proving you don’t need a sprawling suburban block to succeed with edible gardening. You just need curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to break the rules.

Natural pools: expert tips to get you started

Natural pools are a beautiful and sustainable way to bring water into the garden, creating a tranquil focal point that supports both people and wildlife.

Norfolk Island: a living history

Norfolk Island has a colourful past that includes convicts and the descendants of mutineers, but it is its natural history that provides inspiration for the future.

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.

In conversation with: Costa Georgiadis

Costa Georgiadis's love of gardening is an absolute joy, and it's catching. The best part? He also has heaps of hope for our future.

The good blooms

Flowers are beautiful, natural, a show of love, affection, celebration or commemoration. But there's a need to support local growers and improve sustainability.

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.

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.

UN Calls for New Monitoring Tools to Protect Planetary Health

Environmental, technological, and societal changes are disrupting human and planetary health. How can we minimise this disruption? A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) suggests that better tracking and response to emerging challenges are essential.

New ideas for tackling Australia’s soft plastics problems

Australians generate around 70 billion soft-plastic pieces per year. This team has one creative solution.

The work continues to save our sharks

Shark numbers are decreasing, making the work of the late Rob Stewart crucial to their future, writes Reese Halter.