Glyphosate linked to cancer
The World Health Organisation's cancer agency describes glyphosate as a probable carcinogen, JUSTIN RUSSELL reports.
The Herbalist’s Bible
What did people do for medicine in the 17th century? JUSTIN RUSSELL reviews a modern take on a Middle Ages herbal classic.
Garden of knowledge
KYLIE MCGREGOR profiles Kindlehill School and its ever-evolving gardens.
A dying buzz
Climate disruption and insecticides known as neonics are proving a deadly combination for bees, writes DR REESE HALTER.
A stitch in time
Regular action in the organic garden is the key to success says JENNIFER STACKHOUSE.
Chemical warfare
Commercially grown plums are exposed to a chemical cocktail of pesticides and herbicides, writes TIM MARSHALL.
Secret treehouse
If you go down to the woods today you're in for a big surprise, writes JACQUELINE FORSTER.
Treating head lice
With the incidence of head lice on the rise, KYLIE McGREGOR looks at the shift towards chemical-free treatments.
Herbicide alert
It’s crucial to know the source of manure or mulch you use says PENNY WOODWARD.
The allergy epidemic
KYLIE McGREGOR looks at the sudden rise in childhood allergies, in particular food allergies, and ways to reduce the risks.
How to control ants organically
Ants can be a real nuisance inside the home, but there’s no need to use highly toxic insecticides to control them, writes PHIL DUDMAN. Read on for some simple organic ant control strategies.