On regenerative farming and gardening
Is the term 'regenerative' in danger of becoming a new buzzword? Justin Russell investigates.
Are we poisoning our children?
Andre Leu is the author of 'Myths of Safe Pesticides' (2014, Acres USA) and now an updated and rewritten version that focuses on the effects of chemicals on our babies and children – 'Poisoning our Children'. The title is dramatic, but like climate change, Leu feels there is no time to waste in raising attention to these problems that grow in magnitude with every passing minute. Here in an edited extract, he continues our discussion on the health effects of chemicals.
Diversity is the key
Penny Woodward explains how diversity is essential for healthy gardens, parks, farms and wild environments.
Collective food
An innovative enterprise in Victoria is bringing farmer, customer and community together, writes Isabel Kimpton.
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New seed security threat
A review of the import of brassica seed is a threat to small farmers, seed suppliers and our nation's food sovereignty, says Justin Russell.
A life-giving revolution
In our 100th issue, Peter Cundall reflects on the organic growing movement and its role in countering the destructive effects of industrial agriculture.
Plan A – Saving earth
How do we save Earth’s life-support systems and ourselves in the process? Dr Reese Halter reports on the action needed and our progress to date.
Garden of hope
Penny Woodward writes about an amazing Australian garden project for the children of the Gaza Strip.
Botanic garden beauty
Visit the award-winning Australian Garden in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, to watch it develop and grow, writes Penny Woodward.
Farming transformed
Penny Woodward visits a thriving farm that’s producing masses of food from what was once malnourished soil.
Fabric of life
The rapacious ‘fast fashion’ industry is damaging the planet. Liz Ginis speaks with leaders at the forefront of sustainable change.
Food for one (and all)
Karen Sutherland explores the etiquette of growing (and harvesting) food on a nature strip, with simple ideas for keeping neighbours happy.