When wild things disappear

Mary Oliver's poetry is a favourite, offering insight into what it means to share the planet with other living things.

Natural pest repellents you can make from your garden

Whether it’s mozzies, flies or cockroaches, humans are constantly plagued by insect pests. Here's some simple plant-based repellents.

The best backyard in Australia

Dennis and Marilyn Ryan grow native foods and organic citrus on their property near Macksville (NSW), but caring for the valuable wetland that laps their backyard is just as big a passion.

The key to sustainable farming

Organic farmer and author, Michael Ableman, wants to see honour return to the art of farming, and every local community growing food.

Lessons from Nino

Marc Llewellyn, the author of Finding Nino - a Seachange in Italy, reveals how an Italian peasant farmer sparked his love of organic gardening.

Sweet Success

Craig Sams was a pioneer of the natural food movement in the ’60s, going on to establish the most successful organic chocolate company in the UK. He talks to SIMON WEBSTER about food, business and gardening.

Discover the origins of the Slow Food movement

We head to the heart of the Slow Food movement in Italy, discovering the organic wonders of Cinque Terre.