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.

Autumn glories

JUSTIN RUSSELL is stopped in his tracks by the autumn foliage of some undervalued edible plants.

Organic strategies for household pests

It’s one thing to be organic outside in the garden, but all too easy to slip into conventional thinking inside the house. JUSTIN RUSSELL outlines some basic strategies for organic pest control around the home.

The sustainable block

After 11 years in Sydney, Jerry Coleby-Williams and Jeff Poole decided to realise their passions for gardening and living sustainably.

Peter Cooper’s cider making

Peter Cooper, of Wychwood Nursery in Tasmania, provides information for those thinking about home cider making.

Recipes from the soil up

For renowned chef (and keen gardener) Peter Gilmore, the connection between food and nature is vital. His  book, Quay, Food Inspired by Nature, features beautiful cuisine that is as delectable to look at as it is to eat, writes JACQUELINE FORSTER.

Books for presents

SIMON WEBSTER suggests some reading matter to stimulate the grey matter (and the plant matter, for that matter).