The morning watering is better because the leaves dry faster, but the water has less time to reach the soil before it gets too hot. What’s the solution? All living
Day: November 1, 2023
Reduce your energy bills and help the environment by greening your gardenReduce your energy bills and help the environment by greening your garden
The Chelsea Flower Show has sprung into full bloom. The UK’s annual botanical exhibition celebrates horticulture in all its forms and is a great place to see the latest trends
Gardeners are taking back agriculture from the industrial sectorGardeners are taking back agriculture from the industrial sector
Take a look at one of the most important inputs in agriculture: seeds. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that people began to talk about seed production being an
What home gardeners can take from nature’s rebirth following fireWhat home gardeners can take from nature’s rebirth following fire
This has led to a reduction in biodiversity, as the plants have been absent from home gardens and restoration programs over the past few decades. Dr Johannes de Lange, a
Lead levels elevated in Sydney backyards: what can you doLead levels elevated in Sydney backyards: what can you do
In a recent study, we found that 40 percent of the 203 Sydney homes sampled contained lead in their garden soil over 300 milligrams/kg (mg/kg) according to Australian health guidelines. It
In The Night Garden: How your toddler uses IgglepiggleIn The Night Garden: How your toddler uses Igglepiggle
In the Night Garden has a predictable and recognisable structure. Each episode ends with the colorful exotic birds singing. After each episode, the characters go to sleep (except Igglepiggle, who
In this unusual prison garden, mothers behind bars cultivate relationships with visitorsIn this unusual prison garden, mothers behind bars cultivate relationships with visitors
Why is it important? More than 5 million children have had a parent in prison. Forty-eight percent of women in federal prisons and 55 percent in state prisons have children under 18.
Bird baths, their enemies and the battlegrounds they createBird baths, their enemies and the battlegrounds they create
Bird baths are vital in a continent like Australia where the birds are under stress. We wanted to know more so we asked thousands of citizen scientists in Australia to
If I could travel anywhere, where would I goIf I could travel anywhere, where would I go
This series pays tribute to the artists we would love to visit and see when travel restrictions are lifted. Have you ever been surprised when entering a cathedral, Gallery, or
How urban gardens can increase biodiversity and make cities more environmentally sustainableHow urban gardens can increase biodiversity and make cities more environmentally sustainable
Urban ecology is a relatively new field, but in the last 30 years, it has shed some light on the ways that green infrastructure, such as trees, plants, and gardens,