Colourful knitted chooks.
Greener living

Knitted chooks to the rescue

Denise Pratt's knitted chooks are in demand, especially as the money their creator raises is given to the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation.

Nikki Davey surround by fresh native flowers.
Our planet

The good blooms

Flowers are beautiful, natural, a show of love, affection, celebration or commemoration. But there's a need to support local growers and improve sustainability.

Chloe Thomson, Organic Gardener editor
What's happening

Meet our new editor

We would like to introduce you to Chloe Thomson, horticulturist, passionate gardener, organic growing powerhouse, and our new editor!

Stephanie Alexander with students at Kilkenny Primary School.
What's happening

South Australian school wins World Environment Day Award for its Kitchen Garden Program

Congratulations to the students at Kilkenny Primary School who recently receive the United Nations World Environment Day Award.

The cliffs of the coast of Norfolk Island with some Norfolk Island Pines scattered along the top.
Inspirational gardeners

Norfolk Island: a living history

Norfolk Island has a colourful past that includes convicts and the descendants of mutineers, but it is its natural history that provides inspiration for the future.

Wurundjeri Biik Baan was designed for the 2025 Melbourne International Flower and Garden show.
Inspirational gardeners

Wurundjeri Biik Baan

This indigenous garden, with a focus on the significance of water, was created for the 2025 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

This hover fly is good for pollinating flowers.
What's happening

Student citizen science project encourages love for bugs

New research shows students who take part in insect-based citizen science projects are more likely to adopt pro-environmental behaviours.

Elaine Janes with her rooster Hugo.
Organic life

A life filled with the joy of chooks

Celebrity chook lady Elaine Janes has a very special connection with her feathered friends, it all starts with a firm hold.

A common eastern froglet.
Our planet

Frogs in the city

Frogs in urban areas face many challenges, so much so that we need to help them if they are to continue supporting local habitats.

Flames from a bushfire.
Our planet

Earth calling SOS

It is time for us all to harness our courage and the people power in our communities as we never have before to answer our planet's call for help.

Tony Armstrong with members of the Kiwirrkurra community.
What's happening

Our planet: Eating the invaders

Tony Armstrong, with the help of scientists, land carers, an artist and a chef, looks at how we can turn ecological trash into culinary gold.

Mchaley Ho, holding a chicken, from her time as a volunteer on a farm.
Organic life

What is WWOOFing?

Established in 1971, the international WWOOF program allows organic farmers to share their home and experience with travellers.