Happy as a chook out of mud

It’s important to make your chicken shed waterproof, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Warming winter salads

Radishes and lettuces: there is nothing better for a fresh salad.

Fruit flies buzzing on organic diet

Fruit flies fed organic food are healthier than those fed more conventional food.

Seed savers take a stand

Sharing seeds has never been easier, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

We’ve got the power

As households continue to embrace solar panels, scientists have shown that Australia could run on 100 per cent renewable power, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

All the dirt on the Emmys

The Aussie gardening show for kids, dirtgirlworld, is up for an Emmy, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Simple apricot tart

A simple, mouth-watering apricot dessert that looks and tastes scrumptious.

Climate change causes angry summer

Recent extreme weather is a taste of things to come, reports SIMON WEBSTER.

Bob Brown’s bush blocks nominated for World Heritage status

Former Greens leader Bob Brown bought this land to conserve it, and it may be about to get the ultimate protection, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Premature alpaca survives storm

An untimely arrival has a tricky start to life, SIMON WEBSTER reports. 

Organic farming and mining go head-to-head

There’s good news and bad news in the forecasts for this year’s fastest growing industries, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Too hot? Grow microgreens

If it’s getting too hot for growing your favourite leafy greens and herbs in the garden, then try growing your own organic microgreens in pots, writes PHIL DUDMAN