Herculean hemp
Hemp is the Hercules of the plant world – a remarkable drought-resistant crop that offers environmental benefits for future farming, writes Reese Halter.
Community owned food co-ops
Looking for an ethical alternative to grocery giants? Jacqueline Forster takes a look at one food co-op and what it offers.
Backyard gardening success in Melbourne
Learn how a concrete backyard in urban Melbourne was turned into a wonderful food forest, filled with fresh produce.
Grow your own luffa
A multitasking veg you can eat and turn into a sponge? Growing luffas will give you both!
Beautiful garden books reviewed
These joyous garden books are well worth reading says Penny Woodward
Sharing gardening knowledge – and food
A community food project in Victoria is all about learning to grow food and sharing it with the locals.
Forest bathing
Being amongst trees is a privilege, especially when you have the time to just wander and relax in a forest.
Deep forest diving
In an extract from his new book The Heartbeat of Trees, Peter Wohlleben delves into the benefits of spending time in forests.
A seed of an idea
A small project to start a street seed library in a Tassie town is expanding throughout the state’s north.
Our life-giving forests
Environmental activist and nature defender Dr Reese Halter celebrates the carbon-storing, rain-creating and simple majesty of trees, while calling for immediate action to protect them and humanity’s future.
The power of pollination
Pollination is necessary for our gardens to thrive so it's handy to understand how we can help all those beneficial insects and animals do their work.
Dishing up a natural solution
Here's a simple, natural recipe for dishwasher soap tablets to use in your dishwasher, from Natural Harry (aka Harriet Birrell).