Create a frog-friendly backyard and help save frogs
Frog ID week is Australia’s biggest annual frog count event. Here, Dr. Jodi Rowley from the Australian Museum – conservation biologist and lead scientist for FrogID – talks about its significance and shares her tips for transforming your backyard into a frog haven!
Feeling fly!
The Butterfly House at Melbourne Zoo is turning 40. Here, we chat with the Zoo’s invertebrates co-ordinator, Melvin Nathan, ahead of the birthday celebrations.
Gold standard
From small urban gardens to rooftop plantscapes, these award-winning designs highlight the remarkable creativity and skill of Australia’s landscape designers.
The word on the street
Looking after our local environment is a shared responsibility. Meet an experienced Melbourne gardener contributing to a council project that’s bringing more greenery to neighbourhood streets.
Party amongst the blooms
What better way to enjoy your spring garden than by hosting a Pink Bloom Party to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Grow your greens
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) presents its National Kitchen Garden Awards this September – and the finalists have been announced!
Wattle wonderful time!
Celebrate National Wattle Day (September 1) by visiting your local wattle hotspots. For Melburnians, there’s plenty of stunning and unique species now in bloom at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
It’s Plastic Free July!
Founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz shares her insights into this global movement:
Bright ideas
Here are several nature-inspired light installations to look out for during Vivid Sydney 2025.
Want a flourishing retirement? Plant seeds of financial security
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ABC Insect of the Year 2024
Get buzzing with excitement – the first ever Australian Insect of the Year is here!