Snow in the NSW Blue Mountains July 17 2015
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Weather versus climate

Current cold weather has social media in a frenzy, but JUSTIN RUSSELL says, don't believe the hype - it's winter after all.

Kids and chooks make great friends
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Tanks, but no tanks

While it may be cute, an upcycled water tank doesn’t make a very good hen house, writes JESSAMY MILLER.

A Greek organic odyssey
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A Greek organic odyssey

Travel with photographer Mary Canning as she embarks on a big fat Greek farm tour of the stunning island of Lipsi.

how safe is glyphosate?
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The truth about glyphosate

It is a globally used herbicide but the UK Soil Association is questioning its safety, writes SIMON WEBSTER.

Worms help the soil
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Worm warriors

Diverse soil communities can limit the effects of climate change, explains PENNY WOODWARD.

How will climate affect rural properties?
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CSIRO climate analogue website

What might your local climate be in 2030, 2050, 2090? asks PENNY WOODWARD

Joel Salatin and Rebecca Sullivan
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Down on the farm

Meet REBECCA SULLIVAN, our newest contributor, as she catches up with Joel Salatin.

kelp forests are havens for sea life
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Sending out an SOS

The world's oceans are fundamental to human survival but they are also in peril. Is it too late to save our seas? asks DR REESE HALTER.

Costa and the Gordon family
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Gardening Australia visits Patch from Scratch

Costa visited the Organic Gardener Patch from Scratch and joined in the fun.

RMIT's Professor Marc Cohen
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The ten toxic truths

PROFESSOR MARC COHEN investigates the effects of chemicals used in food production on the health of our soils, environment and bodies.

Inventors Cedar and Stuart Anderson
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The bees knees

A sweet new Aussie invention is set to revolutionise the beekeeping world, as SIMON WEBSTER discovers.

Thai chicken bites
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Thai chicken bites

These tasty Thai chicken bites will add some zest to your lunch box.