The beauty and benefits of bird song
Bird song, even in the inner city we can hear a warble or two from the surrounding trees and bushes that brings a smile, especially when those kookaburras start laughing. But they don't just add colour and beauty, they are also good for our mental wellbeing according to recent research, writes Leanne Croker.
Have you considered a natural burial?
What happens when we die? Leanne Croker considers how she wants to be buriedso the disposal of her remains makes the least impact on the earth.
How to detox your bathroom
The bathroom is a good place to start when you want to live a greener life, writes Jessamy Miller.
Become a citizen scientist
Looking for a holiday activity that you can do in your own background or local area? Try helping out researchers by becoming a citizen scientist.
Your favourite gardening books
We ran a competition back in 2021 with the question: ‘What is your favourite gardening, nature or food book and why’. Here’s what you said!
Gardening above the fray
The Wayside Chapel rooftop garden is an oasis above the busy city, providing a quiet haven for those who need it, writes Leanne Croker.
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.
Plant your garden for the planet
Penny Woodward, who has written for OG for over 15 years and been the horticultural editor for seven, knows gardeners can make a difference.
What is a pet-nat wine?
Max Allen explores the raw, rustic and in vogue pet-nat wines and the winemakers bringing them to life.
Cultivating our future farmers
Positive change is happening in agriculture, and organisations such as Young Farmers Connect are there to help, writes Tara Luca.
Grow your own aloe
Penny Woodward looks at the many practical uses of soothing aloe vera and how to grow and harvest this succulent.
Solutions to reduce textile waste
Don't throw those old clothes away, put them to use in your garden, writes Penny Woodward.
True cost of growing your own food
Back in Issue 99 of OG, Paul West wrote this article under the title 'Getting Pragmatic', looking at the true costs of growing your own food. In 2022, we are all interested in the answer to this question.
How to get started with ethical investing
Do you want to invest your money ethically? Simon Webster shares how to get started.
Saving seeds for our future
Penny Woodward talks with Peter Carlyon and Robin Koster-Carlyon about how they changed their organic farm into a thriving seed-growing enterprise.