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.
Benefits of compost loos
We answer some questions about compost loos, such as why would you want one? Let's start with a few basics.
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.
Grow your garden with Scotts Organic
WIN 1 of 5 Scotts Organic Plant Food prize packs, worth $100 each.
Solar panels don’t last forever, but do they have to end up in landfill?
The Eureka Prize celebrates scientists perusing solutions to our worlds questions with one nominee researching a solution for solar panel recycling.
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.
UN Calls for New Monitoring Tools to Protect Planetary Health
Environmental, technological, and societal changes are disrupting human and planetary health. How can we minimise this disruption? A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) suggests that better tracking and response to emerging challenges are essential.
Gardening for all seasons
Linda Blencowe says gardening is an ever-unfolding adventure and an opportunity to hone her skills throughout each season.
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.
Making the most of solar panels
Solar panels on your mind (and your roof)? Here's some tips to keep them providing you with the energy you need.
New ideas for tackling Australia’s soft plastics problems
Australians generate around 70 billion soft-plastic pieces per year. This team has one creative solution.