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Day: November 23, 2023
Trees are needed to make cities sustainable, not freewaysTrees are needed to make cities sustainable, not freeways
Urban trees suffer as we struggle to find a place for Australia’s growing population. How much do our trees cost us? According to Melbourne City Council, they can cost as
New Zealand’s shift towards urban densityNew Zealand’s shift towards urban density
Why not start a revolution on the rooftops? Since the invention of housing, humans have used roof space. According to legend, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which greened up the
Houseplants are not just for aesthetic purposesHouseplants are not just for aesthetic purposes
Houseplants can be a great alternative for those who don’t have access to green spaces outside. They are stylish, affordable, and a good way to get a dose of nature.
The flower breeders who sold X-ray lilies and atomic marigoldsThe flower breeders who sold X-ray lilies and atomic marigolds
The Chelsea Flower Show, one of the biggest and best-known horticultural shows in the world, is now open. In the coming days, some 150,000 visitors will make their way to the Royal Hospital
In memory of Bill Mollison,In memory of Bill Mollison,
Mollison is best known for co-inventing the “Permaculture” concept with David Holmgren. She also received the Right Livelihood Award in 1981. Mollison has helped to develop an integrated body of
Super-slug hybrids are invading British gardens, and we cannot stop themSuper-slug hybrids are invading British gardens, and we cannot stop them
The Daily Mail refers to it as a “slimewave”. The Sun refers to them as “an army.” Both papers reported that 500 Billion Slugs were set to invade British Gardens after a
The UK’s first water lockdown changed habits and led to shortagesThe UK’s first water lockdown changed habits and led to shortages
Water companies were forced to struggle to balance the supply and demand of water with unusual patterns in domestic market. Offices, restaurants, and other public spaces had been closed, and
First bites of space-grown foodsFirst bites of space-grown foods
The first meal harvested on the ISS followed in the footsteps of many first-time vegetable growers. It was red romaine, “Outredgous,” which was selected because it was hardy, compact, and
Some garden weeds help native wildlifeSome garden weeds help native wildlife
When you think of a weed, that stubborn plant in the vegetable patch that is impossible to remove comes to mind. We have become accustomed to seeing weeds as the