The Laak Boorndap rooftop garden in Melbourne.
Inspirational gardeners

The future of gardening: naturalistic planting

There’s an important experiment going on in the centre of Melbourne, with the aim of proving that beautiful gardens can thrive in our changing climate.

Bring in the bug patrol: insect-eating garden birds
Organic life

Bring in the bug patrol: insect-eating garden birds

These insect-eating native birds control pests naturally and boost garden biodiversity, plus tips to attract them.

Tangy bush treats: native citrus to grow
What to plant

Tangy bush treats: native citrus to grow

Here's five zesty edible natives to grow now, from finger limes and lemon myrtle to Geraldton wax and lemon aspen.

White lemon myrtle flowers in full bloom on the shrub
What to plant

Meet the Myrtles

Explore the versatility of native myrtles and choose the one that best suits the space in your garden.

A honeyeater feeding among flowering native shrubs in a backyard garden planted to attract little birds
What to plant

A garden for little birds

Discover how native shrubs, grasses and water can restore vital habitat for fairy-wrens, thornbills and other little bush birds in your garden.

Aerial view of Port Willunga Beach and its historic jetty pylons
Organic life

Coastal wonders of the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island

From her base in Adelaide, Kate Le Gallez shares her love of the many wild corners, coastal trails and sustainable stays of this remarkable South Australian region.

The fruits have a good amount of sweet and tart flesh around a large seed.
Fruit & nuts

Quirky quandongs

Karen Sutherland has been trying to grow quandongs for years and can now report some success!

Warrigal greens are an edible succulent.
What to plant

Introduction to warrigal greens

Warrigal greens are one of the easiest and most rewarding native food plants to grow.

Native violets ground cover.
What to plant

Growing and Using Native Violets

Native violets are a colourful ground cover with edible flowers that can be used in spring salads.

Botanic garden beauty
Inspirational gardeners

Botanic garden beauty

Visit the award-winning Australian Garden in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, to watch it develop and grow, writes Penny Woodward.