Recent articles by Leanne Croker
![The beauty and benefits of bird song Rainbow lorikeet.](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Rainbow lorikeet by Leanne Croker-500x500.jpg)
The beauty and benefits of bird song
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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, writes Leanne Croker.
![Have you considered a natural burial? A natural burial means the body is buried in designated bushland where it decomposes naturally.](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/OG 127 natural burials istock socials-500x500.jpg)
Have you considered a natural burial?
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What happens when we die? Leanne Croker considers how she wants to be buriedso the disposal of her remains makes the least impact on the earth.
![Gardening above the fray Jensen enjoys his time in the Wayside Chapel rooftop garden.](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/137 Wayside Chapel rooftop garden-500x500.jpg)
Gardening above the fray
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The Wayside Chapel rooftop garden is an oasis above the busy city, providing a quiet haven for those who need it, writes Leanne Croker.
![Farming for the future Declan McGill and Melissa Charlick have 7.5 acres under production at Roly Poly Farm](https://www.organicgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Decland McGill and Melissa Charlick, Roly Poly Farm-500x350.jpg)
Farming for the future
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There is a theme running through the work done by Declan McGill and Melissa Charlick at Roly Poly Farm: giving back – to their community and to the property that is now their livelihood.
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Urban gardening
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Clare and Keith have turned a basic apartment backyard into a vegie-filled garden that supplies them with fresh produce throughout the year.
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In conversation with: Costa Georgiadis
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Costa Georgiadis' love of gardening is an absolute joy, so we thought we would share his thoughts about life, gardening and the future of the planet. The good part? There's definitely hope.