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25.01.2022 With warm, spring weather arriving, now is a good time to harvest any developed brassicas in your garden before they start going to seed. Things like rocket, radishes, turnips, cabbages and asian greens are all prone to bolt at this time of year. We've also noticed a huge increase in cabbage white butterflies milling about the farm, so remember to net any brassica seedlings that you want to keep safe! ~ Thanks for the tip @pocketcityfarms! ~ @pocketcityfarms... . . . #gadigalland #urbanfarm #urbanfarming #cityfarm #organic #localfood #growyourown #freshveg #harvest #pocketcityfarms #community #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

25.01.2022 Penny, our horticultural editor, has been on ABC Australia radio again, chatting about plants that repel pests and planting tomatoes from seed. It's worth a listen!

25.01.2022 In May 2019, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Greta Thunberg to express his deep appreciation for her efforts to raise awareness of the climate crisis that faces us all. If you head to the link @dalailama you will find information about their latest chat. ~ Thank you @mindandlifeinstitute for the image and quote. ... . . . #mindandlifeinstitute #climatechange #globalwarming #climatejustice #compassion #dalailama #gretathunberg #protecttheenvironment #protecttheplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet #wecanhelptheplanet See more

25.01.2022 Here you go: DIY greenhouse tips, from making your own miniature greenhouse to turning your whole house into a haven for indoor plants.

24.01.2022 The best thing about eating insects is they're all around us, and despite some worrying trends in global declines, are still pretty abundant. But in Australia, we're not sold on the positives of eating insects and struggle with the gross factor. Would you give them a go?

24.01.2022 Snail trouble? Declan from @growingfamilylife has a solution: Just before sundown give your garden a soak with the hose, wait 5 mins then come back with a bucket or container. Collect all the sneaky buggers. ~ Our horticultural editor Penny has another trick she uses. Head to https://www.organicgardener.com.au/articles/snails-begone.... ~ And if you have any other snail tips, please share! ~ Thank you @growingfamilylife . . . . #snails #peskypests #peskypestsolutions #simplesolutions #learntogrow #backyardfarming #gardening #growyourownfood #vegiepatch #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

24.01.2022 We totally agree with Justin Russell that from a gardeners perspective, theres not much that can compete for pure pleasure than a wheelbarrow load of homemade compost. This pile of compost was made the cold/slow, what Justin calls let it rot way, so its around a year old. Its a fungal dominant (rather than bacteria dominant) approach that means the compost is great at improving soil for newly planted trees.ts an incredibly simple process. So go ahead, make a pile and l...et it rot. ~ @jrhalfmoonfarm . . . . #compost #healthygarden #healthysoil #nomorewaste #foodwaste #homemade #growyourown #urbanfarming #growfood #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

24.01.2022 Sir Wobbles has the right idea: it's the weekend so time to relax, spend some time in the garden and then relax some more! ~ @sirwobbles @abcaustralia #wombats #snoozyboi #itstheweekend #timetogarden #timetorelax #welovewombats #welovegardening #grownaturally #AustralianAnimals #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

24.01.2022 Susan's vegie patch is amazing! She's just the sort of backyard gardener that we love here at OG!

23.01.2022 Here's a gorgeous bloom from the garden of regular OG writer Karen Sutherland @edibleedendesign for bloomin' Monday. This small white rose, Rosa pimpinellifolia, grows in her nature strip garden. The flowers petals are delicious, used dried or fresh, Karen likes them with breakfast porridge and coconut yoghurt. Later in the season it has black rose hips. ~ Thank you @edibleedendesign . .... . . #happybloomingmonday #haveagoodweek #bloom #flowersofinstagram #flowers #roses #naturestripgarden #growyourownfood #greenlife #ediblegarden #edibleflowers #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

22.01.2022 Sir Wobbles has the right idea: its the weekend so time to relax, spend some time in the garden and then relax some more! ~ @sirwobbles @abcaustralia #wombats #snoozyboi #itstheweekend #timetogarden #timetorelax #welovewombats #welovegardening #grownaturally #AustralianAnimals #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

22.01.2022 We have another gem from our archives for #throwbackthursday - Justin Russell's tips on planting seeds, along with a recipe for your own seed-raising mix. It's time to start planting!

21.01.2022 Another treasure for #throwbackthursday -- build your own compost bays.

21.01.2022 Here at OG we like the way @mistycreek.agroforestry think and garden/farm: . Exposed soil is an open wound In both Syntropic Agroforestry and Holistic Management, that has influenced our way of farming most, the first tenet is to always cover the soil. ... Be generrrrous, sir says Ernest Gotsch when it comes to covering the soil with organic matter. Its the organic matter that will guarantee the best conditions for the development of the soils microflora and microfauna. These organisms are closely related to the availability of the necessary nutrients for plants and for structuring the soil. They improve the water cycle, and by making nutrients more available to plants, allowing higher density of leaf area to maximise photosynthesis. This is a positive feedback loop that if not interrupted leads to ever increasing abundance. ~ @agendagotsch @mistycreek.agroforestry . . #soilhealth #mulch #patchhappy #nobaresoilleftbehind #keepgrowing #foodforestry #abundance #agrosyntropy #permaculture #knowyourfarmer #localfoodmovement #agendagotsch #landstewardship #ernstgotsch #mistycreekagroforestry #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

21.01.2022 Six steps for the future -- let's all do our little bit towards making them work.

21.01.2022 Yep, all bees are pretty special and definitely essential workers well done Northern Railway in the UK! . . . .... #welovebees #bees #essentialworkers #socialdistancing #weekendfun #yougottalaugh #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

21.01.2022 The best thing about eating insects is theyre all around us, and despite some worrying trends in global declines, are still pretty abundant. But in Australia, were not sold on the positives of eating insects and struggle with the gross factor. Would you give them a go?

20.01.2022 It's Australian Pollinator Week, a time to celebrate Australia's unique pollinators and raise awareness of their importance and how we can keep them doing all the goodness they do out in nature and in our backyards. Sadly, there's still a lot of educating to do when it comes to bees, especially native stingless bees.

20.01.2022 Do you want to cut down on food waste in your kitchen and spend less on your groceries? Researchers at Central Queensland University surveyed 5000 Australian households about their food waste habits to work out what creates a permanent change in their food behaviours and how to reduce food waste in the home. Listen to the interview on ABC Radio National: abc.net.au//lifemat/how-to-cut-down-on-food-waste/12815180

19.01.2022 Another sign of spring -- beautiful new chicks at @bramblyorchard! We love this time of year -- what signs of the new season can you see in your patch? ~ Hannah @bramblyorchard . .... . . #newday #newchicks #chicks #chickens #fresheggs #eggs #freerangechickens #organic #growyourown #growfood #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

19.01.2022 According to the World Wildlife Fund, we’ve used more plastic since the year 2000 than in all the decades leading up to that date. And previous estimates for the amount of plastic in our oceans now appear far too conservative. As part of Radio National's The Big 20: Our Century So Far, Future Tense looks at the increasing consumption of plastic. Listen to the program here: abc.net.au//plastic-past,-plastic-present,-plasti/12772480... Our take-out from what we heard? Reduce our use of plastic as much as possible. Any tips out there?

19.01.2022 Fungus, mites and gnats - oh my! If your plants are damaged and dying due to creepy-crawlies, you are not alone and there is a cure! Stress less as our friends at ABC Gardening Australia break down how to combat these critters with simple home solutions!

18.01.2022 Theres been a shift -- but is it enough? Thank you Brenna Quinlan for the great illo.

18.01.2022 We're still celebrating Australian Organic Awareness Month with our friends at Australian Organic. It's a chance to hIghlight the importance of choosing organic products but also celebrate the many farmers and producers who tick all the boxes to make sure healthier options are available. Here two leaders in the organic sector, Monika Fiebig and Melinee Leather, talk about their passion for what they do and why they have chosen to go organic.

18.01.2022 Were still celebrating Australian Organic Awareness Month with our friends at Australian Organic. Its a chance to hIghlight the importance of choosing organic products but also celebrate the many farmers and producers who tick all the boxes to make sure healthier options are available. Here two leaders in the organic sector, Monika Fiebig and Melinee Leather, talk about their passion for what they do and why they have chosen to go organic.

18.01.2022 The power of the moon to influence wildlife behaviour is worth considering in the ongoing work to protect our native animals.

17.01.2022 Looking for summer veg to grow now? Karen Sutherland has a few suggestions: TOMATO ‘PINK BUMBLEBEE’ (pictured here) Solanum lycopersicum ‘Pink Bumblebee’ is one of the bumblebee tomato group and perfect for a salad. This variety is quick to produce a prolific harvest in 6575 days. ... CUCUMBER ‘CRYSTAL APPLE’ Cucumis sativus ‘ This is my childhood cucumber! It has sweet, seedy slices that are appreciated for a sweet, mild flavour (perfect for cucumber sandwiches and salads) and prolific production. LETTUCE ‘LOLLO ROSSA’ Lactuca sativa Like other red-coloured lettuces, ‘Lollo Rossa’ (also known as ‘Lollo Rosso’ or ‘Continental Red’) is heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, so is great for summer growing. @kirstenbrescianiphotographer Visit organicgardener.com.au for more growing ideas for your garden. . . . . #summerveg #homegrownveg #freshveg #summersalad #salad #growfood #vegiepatch #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

17.01.2022 Bloomin' Monday means it's time for beautiful blossoms -- and where you find blossoms, you often find bees. Have a good week fellow gardeners! ~ @carina__elisabeth . .... . . . #bloominmonday #haveagoodweek #plumtreeblossoms #bloom #blossoms #bee #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

16.01.2022 Bloomin Monday means its time for beautiful blossoms -- and where you find blossoms, you often find bees. Have a good week fellow gardeners! ~ @carina__elisabeth . .... . . . #bloominmonday #haveagoodweek #plumtreeblossoms #bloom #blossoms #bee #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

16.01.2022 Very hungry kookaburra -- we suspect sharing isn't going to happen here! ~ thank you @myaustralianativejourney @abcaustralia . .... . #Kookaburra #AustralianNativeAnimals #fauna #feedthebirds #bird_watchers_daily #audubonsociety #thetweetsuites #allmightybirds #nuts_about_birds #birdphotography #birders #conservation #noplanetb #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

16.01.2022 The latest favourite in Justin Russell's patch is wasabi Mazuma. According to Justin: 'Whoever says wasabi is one of the most challenging plants to grow is kinda kidding themselves. Its actually really easy. To grow it really well at a commercial standard is more challenging, but at home... I have found it a cinch. The plant in the pic has been through the current mega-drought without anything more than a daily watering (some people build little humidicribs and mulch with ...ice and do all kinds of stuff for their wasabi plants). Its in a pot with gravel in the base for drainage, and in a position on the eastern side of the house that gets morning sun until about 11am. I fed the plant a few weeks ago ahead of its spring flush of growth and its responding well. Soon, I'll pull it out of the pot and divide it. I reckons its worth having a few plants on the go for decent stem production (the stem is the bit you grate, but all parts of the plant are edible) and if youve ever experienced the gastrogasmic sensation of eating real wasabi, youll agree that its worth the effort. Sometimes the mythology around plants is completely misplaced. In the case of wasabi, it should be around the act of eating the plant, not the act of growing it. The later is pretty simple.' ~ @jrhalfmoonfarm . . . . #wasabi #mazuma #planting #plantingmyths #mythbuster #growyourown #growfood #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

16.01.2022 When art imitates nature. "Moreton bay fig: Queensland’s answer to magnolia leaf foliage." ~ Thank you @pipspiro... . . . . #artwork #artandnature #artimitateslife #watercolour #brisbaneartist #australianartist #moretonbayfig #botanicalpainting #watercolourdaily #pipspiro #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

14.01.2022 Justin Russell considers basil to be one of the most underrated plants in the summer garden. For one, nearly everyone loves its flavour. Other strongly flavoured herbs, such as coriander, polarise people into two camps - lovers and haters. Basil unites. And he has some easy tips to help you get your fair share of this aromatic kitchen herb. ~ Visit organicgardener.com.au/blogs/whats-summer-without-basil for Justin's sage advice on basil. ~ Kirsten Bresciani @kirstenbre...scianiphotographer . . . . #summerherbs #basil #growsomethinggreen #Ocimum basilcum #freshherbs #summergarden #vegiepatch #pickfresh #grow #pesto #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

13.01.2022 We all know how amazing the humble fungi is but just when you think you know it all, researchers find yet another use for good old mushrooms -- sustainable fashion! Mushroom handbags aren't on shop shelves just yet but keep an eye out for them!

13.01.2022 Australian Organic Awareness Month is here! Throughout September (and hopefully beyond) the focus is on organic certification: what it means and why its so important. For starters, look for organic certification logos on your purchases to know you are getting honest, genuine certified organic products. Want to know more? Head to: budorganic.com.au/australian-organic-awareness-month/

13.01.2022 The OG team like to wax lyrical about the joys and importance of mulching so this #throwbackthursday we are sharing a feature by Penny Woodward that reminds us its not just the soil in our garden beds that needs protecting with mulch. We need to think about the pots, too.

13.01.2022 We can live the change we want to see happen in the world. Thank you 1 Million Women for the inspiration. . . . .... . #yourplanet #ourfuture #dreamsaremadeofthis #healthyfuture #gardenshelptheplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag See more

12.01.2022 What a beautiful way to start a bloomin Monday! This gorgeous protea gives us an idea of the beauty that lies ahead. Have a bloomin wonderful week fellow gardeners! ~ by @helen.c333 @gardeningaustralia . .... . #bloomingwonder #happybloominmonday #haveagoodweek #flowers #spring #gardening #protea #grownnotflown #beautiful #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

12.01.2022 The Great Grey Owl and its amazing disappearing act! ~ @alanmurphyphotography @earthofficial . .... . #greatgreyowl #becomeonewithnature #owl #inaweofnature #weekendwonder #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

12.01.2022 We always love a gardening success story and here's two!

12.01.2022 This picture of a burnt banksia cone taken in the Blue Mountains of NSW recently is a reminder of how some Australian vegetation has adapted to bush fires. The woody fruit of many banksia species will not open until heat from fires releases their seeds into the soil. But they also need time to resprout after a fire and a chance to mature and produce new seed again -- that can take years. ~ @robert_merlino . .... . #banksialove #banksia #bushfirerecovery #nativeplants #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

12.01.2022 Thank you to @australianwildlifeconservancy for the following report on the rare Purple-crowned Fairywren ------- Fairywrens have fascinated researchers for a long time, and for good reason males tend to display striking seasonal breeding plumages, and wrens live in social groups that breed cooperatively, seemingly going against the evolutionary principle that individuals should be selfish and only care for their own progeny.... With its stunning purple head and perky blue tail, the Purple-crowned Fairywren represents an iconic species of the Kimberley. It is a riparian habitat specialist occurring only along waterways in northern Australia. The western subspecies, Malurus coronatus coronatus, is endangered because its riparian habitat, specifically Pandanus aquaticus vegetation, is suffering from habitat degradation due to feral herbivores and fire. To better understand the species and how we might help conserve it, Associate Professor Anne Peters, from Monash University, in collaboration with AWC, set up a long-term research project in 2005 to study Purple-crowned Fairywrens at AWC’s Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary. Still ongoing, the project involves close monitoring of a population along 15 kilometres of Annie Creek and Adcock River. Here, AWC’s destocking efforts and implementation of the EcoFire program have allowed the riparian vegetation to regenerate, and the fairywren population to thrive. In fact, the Purple-crowned Fairywren population at Mornington has the highest density in its range. All fairywrens in the population have been fitted with small, uniquely coloured leg bands. The researchers have followed individuals throughout their lives and know exactly where and when each local bird was born, where it moved to, which bird it mated with, how many offspring it had, and ultimately, when it died. ------- The above is written by Dr Niki Teunissen, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Monash University, and Dr Anne Peters, Associate Professor, Monash University, in collaboration with AWC ecologists. N Teunissen, L Potter, B @australianwildlifeconservancy

12.01.2022 This beautiful bug is a hover fly and it's one of the 'goodies' that Denis Crawford & 'one minute bugs' has written about in his fly feature in our latest issue (you can get a copy at mymagazines.com.au/magazine/organic-gardener). And, yes, it is definitely worth a read -- our dep editor learnt a lot about flies when reading the feature. Thanks Denis! And thank you for all the beautiful pictures, too, like this one. ~ Thank you Denis Crawford & 'one minute bugs'!

12.01.2022 There's been a shift -- but is it enough? Thank you Brenna Quinlan for the great illo.

11.01.2022 Mother Nature runs in the veins. ~ @yawuru.wanderer @abcaustralia . .... . #WillieCreek #DroneGram #WA #westernaustralia #natureisawsome #naturephotography #naturalbeauty #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

10.01.2022 With this hot weather our gardens are going to need a good water -- here's some tips from our dear friend Costa to help you make sure the water works.

10.01.2022 Our dep ed has been watching spring take over her garden. Like this progression from bud, to collection of individual blossoms, which then turned into a bottlebrush flower spike. In awe of how nature works. . . . .... #welovenature #bottlebrush #callistemon #backyardbeauty #closeup #floweringnatives #spring #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

09.01.2022 Not ready to do the whole macrame thing for your pots? Try this simple holder from Millie Gardening Australia -- it's really easy to make! Could even be an option with a lovely pot for a festive gift

09.01.2022 We hope all you dads out there had a great day and were given the special treatment, like we are sure this adult male alexandrine parrot gets with his family. The black stripe across the lower cheek and a pink band on his nape give him away. He is ready to take the spotlight as should you. ~ @liliroesselphotography @abcaustralia #alexandrineparrots #happyfathersday #birdlovers #colourful #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag

09.01.2022 Here is a friendly reminder courtesy of @nasaclimatechange that we live on a beautiful planet . The images are a fusion of science and art, drawing on data from multiple satellite missions and the talents of NASA scientists and graphic artists. Learn more and to download the images: https://climate.nasa.gov/climate_resou//twin-blue-marbles/. : NASA/Reto Stöckli, based on data from NASA and NOAA... #nasa #beautifulearth #planetearth #science #art #beautifulplanet #climate #climatescience #earth #earthscience #friendlyreminder #home #homeplanet #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

09.01.2022 Happy bloomin Monday everyone! Purple is one of our dep eds favourite colours so we just had to share this stunning purple anemone from our good friend Eliza. Wishing you all a bloomin wonderful week -- and for our dear friends in Victoria, an extra special wish for you all. ~ @elizahenryjones . .... . #happybloomingmonday #anemone #purple #haveagoodweek #goodmorning #flowers #bloom #colourpop #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

09.01.2022 Team OG is very excited! Our spring issue is out tomorrow and we love the cover! It was shot by the talented @honeyatkinson who took this time lapse video. Thank you Honey! ~ @honeyatkinson -- head to her insta account if you are interested in how she took this time lapse video . .... #coverphotographer #newissue #springvideos #springprojects #dslrfilmmaking #fabulousphoto #howdoesyourgardengrow #flowerportraits #poppy #inmygarden #timelapseflowers #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

08.01.2022 Our latest issue has an absolutely gorgeous cover (if we may so ourselves). And what's inside is pretty special, too! ~ Head to mymagazines.com.au/magazine/organic-gardener to get a copy! ~ . Cover photo by Kirsten Bresciani... . . . #edibleflowers #buildafrogpond #eggplants #bananas #succulents #makeyourown #livesustainably #rewildingtheplanet #rewilding #organicliving #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

08.01.2022 We always love a gardening success story and heres two!

08.01.2022 There's a trick to growing raspberries in your garden -- and it involves how you prune them. Helen McKerral's latest blog tells how to go about it for both autumn and summer raspberries. Head to organicgardener.com.au/blo/pruning-and-training-raspberries

07.01.2022 When you next look at bird, make sure you notice their beaks -- these were a gamechanger when it came to surviving the mass exctinction that occurred 66 million years ago.

07.01.2022 Make a wish this Wednesday. At OG we wish for healthy soil, healthy harvests and a healthy and happy planet -- and best wishes and support to all our dear friends in Victoria, like Sarah who took this beautiful shot. ~ @scenebysars . .... #dandelion #droplets #blackandwhite #naturephotography #nature_brilliance #lensloves_nature #nature_perfection #naturelovers #details #beauty #welovenature #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

07.01.2022 Here's what the chooks have been up to @the_organic_homestead. Very impressive! The've produced an abundance of eggs the past few weeks. You may wonder what the secret to success is at @the_organic_homestead. Heres a snippet in an #eggshell from Arabella who is in charge of the diet for these beauties: ~ ... Weeds, herbs and bugs have featured predominantly in their diet. Why ? a diet rich in a variety of herbs and wild grasses has been shown to alter the fatty acid profile of eggs with a higher ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 in their yolks. Also, bugs provide an abundance of healthy fats, protein and minerals and chickens go crazy for them. I also diversify their grain intake - opting for a mixed grain feed instead of a standard pellet. Ive added shell grit for additional calcium and minerals (essential for egg shell formation) and also brewers yeast for extra B vitamins. #saladbargrazing is ideal for #omnivores ... this allows the animal to pick and choose from a wide variety of feed sources .. perfect if you have the option to free range ~ Arabella Forge @the_organic_homestead

07.01.2022 Heres what the chooks have been up to @the_organic_homestead. Very impressive! Theve produced an abundance of eggs the past few weeks. You may wonder what the secret to success is at @the_organic_homestead. Heres a snippet in an #eggshell from Arabella who is in charge of the diet for these beauties: ~ ... Weeds, herbs and bugs have featured predominantly in their diet. Why ? a diet rich in a variety of herbs and wild grasses has been shown to alter the fatty acid profile of eggs with a higher ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 in their yolks. Also, bugs provide an abundance of healthy fats, protein and minerals and chickens go crazy for them. I also diversify their grain intake - opting for a mixed grain feed instead of a standard pellet. Ive added shell grit for additional calcium and minerals (essential for egg shell formation) and also brewers yeast for extra B vitamins. #saladbargrazing is ideal for #omnivores ... this allows the animal to pick and choose from a wide variety of feed sources .. perfect if you have the option to free range ~ Arabella Forge @the_organic_homestead

06.01.2022 "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Albert Einstein ~ Still mornings at Cockrone Lagoon. ~... @davegoslingphotography @abcaustralia #still #lake #nature #welovenature #welovetrees #naturalbeauty #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

05.01.2022 With striking white, angular branchlets, stems and fruit, and thick, rounded leaves, what's not to love about Tallerack, Eucalyptus pleurocarpa? ~ Thank you @eucalyptaus . .... . . #EucBeaut #ozplants #eucalypts #tallerack #eucalyptus #horticulture #inthegarden #gardening #gumnuts #gumleaves #botany #treeoftheday #treestagram #treelovers #trees #australian #floraofaustralia #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

05.01.2022 Australia is one of 17 countries considered megadiverse. It is home to up to 700,000 species, many found nowhere else in the world. This means the biodiscovery industry has big potential in Australia but Indigenous knowledge must be protected.

05.01.2022 Reduce and reuse are the preferred ways of cutting the amount of waste we generate -- recycle is also a part of the reducing waste scenario but there are still questions as to how much we put out for recycling is actually reused. So buildings that have elements that can be reused is a concept worth pursuing.

04.01.2022 We hope those of you who need/want rain get some soon -- just don't forget the brolly and your wellies! Thank you @samsamljk @abcaustralia #BarkingOwl #SummerShower #CentralCoastNSW #rainydays #rain #gardening #natureisawsome #happyfriday #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

04.01.2022 Our friends @rolypolyfarm have a challenge for you -- they are looking for delicious ideas to use cabbage in meals to help them convince their CSA members to not trade them in at their next vegie pick up. Apparently cabbage isn't a favourite but Declan and Mel (who appear in our latest issue) have found that cabbages are one of the most versatile vegetables they grow. So cabbage lovers out there, how do you serve up this tasty veg. ~ And if you want read more about Roly Poly... Farm head to www.organicgardener.com.au ~ www.rolypolyfarm.com.au . . . #cabbage #cabbagerecipes #veg #versatileveg #csa #community #supported #agriculture #investincabbage #cabbagelove #farmingforthefuture #regenerativeagriculture #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

03.01.2022 The UNs biodiversity head, Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, recently said humanity was at a crossroads that would decide how future generations experience the natural world. Earths living systems as a whole are being compromised. And the more humanity exploits nature in unsustainable ways and undermines its contributions to people, the more we undermine our own wellbeing, security and prosperity, she said.

03.01.2022 This orchid is very rare and hardly ever seen, which poses interesting challenges for ecologists, including how to inspire public passion for a plant that is basically hidden underground.

03.01.2022 Whether you are thinking of building a new home, renovating or just looking for some ideas, this Sunday is a chance to ask questions and learn from the experts. Sustainable House Day is hosting a program of sessions, such as this one on designing a climate resilient home, in three virtual rooms. Access to each room is free, and you can jump between them depending on your interest. You do need to register and will want to look at the program to find the sessions of most use to you. There's always something to learn, so have a look!

03.01.2022 What a beautiful way to start a bloomin' Monday! This gorgeous protea gives us an idea of the beauty that lies ahead. Have a bloomin' wonderful week fellow gardeners! ~ by @helen.c333 @gardeningaustralia . .... . #bloomingwonder #happybloominmonday #haveagoodweek #flowers #spring #gardening #protea #grownnotflown #beautiful #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

02.01.2022 Friday? You betcha! And like this gorgeous blue wren we are ready to take on the world this weekend! Even if that world is just the garden in our backyard ~ @vik_d_photography @abcaustralia #theweekendisalmosthere #splendidwren #bluewren #timetogarden #timetoplay #weekend #weekendwarrior #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet

02.01.2022 Happy bloomin' Monday everyone! Purple is one of our dep ed's favourite colours so we just had to share this stunning purple anemone from our good friend Eliza. Wishing you all a bloomin' wonderful week -- and for our dear friends in Victoria, an extra special wish for you all. ~ @elizahenryjones . .... . #happybloomingmonday #anemone #purple #haveagoodweek #goodmorning #flowers #bloom #colourpop #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

01.01.2022 We have another gem from our archives for #throwbackthursday - Justin Russells tips on planting seeds, along with a recipe for your own seed-raising mix. Its time to start planting!

01.01.2022 Six steps for the future -- lets all do our little bit towards making them work.

01.01.2022 Happy fluffy butt Friday from our wonderful chook expert, Jessamy Miller! She is surviving lockdown in Melbourne by doing all those chores that are usually put off forever, like painting the fence. And her chooks got to explore the front garden and keep her company while she did it! Peaches is a Pekin bantam, which are moderate layers and do go broody but are terrific pets and mama hens as they tend to be placid and full of personality. She is gorgeous -- and it looks like sh...e knows it! ~ @sunimiller . . #chickens #chooks #lockdown #fluffybuttfriday #pekinbantam #fresheggs #freerangechickens #growyourown #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet See more

01.01.2022 One of our regular contributors, Justin Russell, has been busy on his property. Heres the latest: For whatever reason, the previous owner of our place cut down an established pear tree but mercifully, didnt poison the stump. The tree remnants sent up a bunch of suckers and I grafted a few to a beautiful Manchurian pear I came across in a luthiers backyard. The new little trees (I need to select just one to grow on) have mocked the worst drought in living memory and are poi...sed to thrive in the wetter months ahead. In a decade or so, this paddock corner will host a tough, beautiful tree that delights whoever lives here with spring blossoms, summer shade, autumn foliage and wonderful naked branches during winter. Give trees a chance. We cant wait to revisit @jrhalfmoonfarm in a couple of years to see the result! ~ @jrhalfmoonfarm . . . . . #welovetrees #pears #peartree #plantingforthefuture #yourplanet #abcaustralia #organicgardenermag #gardenshelptheplanet