How firefighters saved Wollemi Pine from bushfires. Fewer than 100 mature trees are left today. Their exact location, however, is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets for plant conservation. This is
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Gardens of Stone has finally been protectedGardens of Stone has finally been protected
The government has designated the regionfor ecotourism. This 250-million-year-old geological landscape, with its epic gorges and the hanging swamps on the Newnes Plateau that are unique in the world, is

These ideas from four experts will help you get back into the gardenThese ideas from four experts will help you get back into the garden
Many of these activities can be done with materials found at home. If you don’t have any plants, many nurseries and gardening suppliers will home deliver. Or go online to

City composting programs transform garbageCity composting programs transform garbage
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the relationship of many Americans with food almost overnight. Many people are planting victory gardens to relieve the stress of grocery shopping in a safe manner and to ensure food

Go wild with flowers to bring garden gloryGo wild with flowers to bring garden glory
Do you feel inspired after watching the Chelsea Flower Show? You may be wishing for a well-designed, immaculate garden with well-behaved, colorful plants and beautiful foliage. The gardens and flowers

When to water plants during a heatwaveWhen to water plants during a heatwave
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

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