While there is no risk of the European Honeybee going extinct, things are not so rosy for our native bee species, which are becoming rare in our urban areas...
Category: Lifestyle
How to compost like a forest: 5 lessons from nature
Australia is a very old, very nutrient-poor continent. But there is a straightforward solution: composting!
Build your own Stag Beetle Bungalow: a DIY guide
Stag Beetles are not only a beautiful group of insects to have in your yard, but also valuable nutrient recyclers which contribute to the creation of rich top soils in the garden...
Eucalypt of the Year 2019
There are around 900 species of eucalypt, and you can bet that every species holds a special place in someone’s heart...
Native hedgerows: a DIY guide for wildlife gardeners
It is not surprising that when the first Europeans arrived in Australia, they brought the humble hedgerow with them...
Bush Connections: Melbourne forest therapy program brings participants closer to nature
Nature is the ultimate provider. In Australia especially, there is so much we humans get out of being outside in green space, whether we know it or not...
Wetland plants: Providing indigenous food for arthropods in the heart of summer
To keep ecosystems functioning well, it is important to provide indigenous food sources for beneficial insects throughout the entire year...