We all need to work towards a world without plastic.
Organic life

Imagining a world without plastic

Rethinking plastic use is not only an environmental responsibility but also an opportunity to foster sustainable habits that benefit both our homes and the planet. 

An off-grid house with solar panels covering the roof.
Organic homes

Life in an off-grid small home

This couple wanted to go off-grid so decided to build their own tiny house in the country, and we can learn from their experience.

Image of Lottie Dalziel (founder of Banish) in front of the recycling drop off.
Organic homes

Creating eco-friendly waste solutions

Banish founder Lottie Dalziel is helping to create new solutions for those hard-to-recycle products through the program BRAD.

Landowners receive a weekly selection of fruit and vegies.
Inspirational gardeners

Connecting through gardens

A social enterprise called Farm It Forward helps connect landowners with young people to grow food and community, writes Jacqueline Forster.

We can cut our energy use at the same time as making our houses and the appliances within them more efficient.
What's been happening

New energy guide can help save money

By looking at our energy use, we can not only save money, but help limit future climate harm.

Cast iron has a comparatively low environmental impact and can last a lifetime.
Organic homes

Be aware of toxic kitchenware

Jessamy Miller reports on what to watch out for when choosing cookware so that your pick is better for you and the planet.

The garden at Charnwood consists of 45 individual plots.
Inspirational gardeners

A growing community

This group of community gardens has been going for more than 50 years. Simon Webster asks what's their secret to success.

Persimmons are a great tree to grow and provide a bounty of fruit in autumn.
Organic life

Plant for a changing climate

We need to plan, and plant, for the changing climate so that we can ensure our gardens are filled with bountiful harvests in the future. These tips from our horticultural experts will help.

Rainbow lorikeet.
Organic life

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.

You don't need chemicals to clean your bathroom.
Organic homes

How to detox your bathroom

The bathroom is a good place to start when you want to live a greener life, writes Jessamy Miller.

You can help keep track of local frog populations, like this Motorbike frog.
Community

Become a citizen scientist

Looking for a holiday activity that you can do in your own backyard or local area? Try helping out researchers by becoming a citizen scientist.

Peter Cundall's The Practical Australian Gardener was a favourite book of many.
Book reviews

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!