How trees cool homes in a warming climate
Trees green urban landscapes, help cool homes and add beauty, writes Angie Roach. The best bit? We can plant them ourselves.
Have you considered a natural burial?
What happens when we die? Leanne Croker considers how she wants to be buried so the disposal of her remains makes the least impact on the earth.
Introducing master henhouse builder, Dugald Jellie
Everything Dugald Jellie creates, from cubbies to fences to sheds, is made by hand using recycled materials saved from landfill.
Celebrating 25 years of organic gardening excellence
We started 25 years ago with the aim to supply trusted, practical advice for organic gardeners. Today, our focus is still on providing practical solutions so you can live a greener, healthier life.
Listen to your garden
In amongst all the gardening tasks on her to-do list, Penny Woodward likes to take the time to listen to what's going on in her garden and learn from the sounds she hears.
Seed saving for the future
Leonie Shanahan looks at why seed saving is so important to our health and food security.
Rewilding our schools
Urban rewilding is helping nature make a comeback, especially in schools where children get a chance to go 'wild', writes Helen Cushing.
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.
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, writes Leanne Croker.
Cultivating our future farmers
Positive change is happening in agriculture, and organisations such as Young Farmers Connect are there to help, writes Tara Luca.
How to get started with ethical investing
Do you want to invest your money ethically? Simon Webster shares how to get started.