Frog
Supporting wildlife

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!

Butterfly House Melbourne Zoo
Supporting wildlife

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.

‘Grounds of Glossodia’ by Mitchell Kushturian, Exotic Living
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Gold standard

From small urban gardens to rooftop plantscapes, these award-winning designs highlight the remarkable creativity and skill of Australia’s landscape designers.

Basil's street garden
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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.

Pink Bloom Party
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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
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Grow your greens

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (SAKGF) presents its National Kitchen Garden Awards this September – and the finalists have been announced!

golden wattle (Acacia Pycnantha)
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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.

Plastic free living
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It’s Plastic Free July!

Founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz shares her insights into this global movement:

Re-Wilding
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Wild work

For this eco-artist duo, nature in their suburban Sydney neighbourhood serves as both canvas and muse.

Bloom Vivid
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Bright ideas

Here are several nature-inspired light installations to look out for during Vivid Sydney 2025.

Challenger
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Want a flourishing retirement? Plant seeds of financial security

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A garden in full bloom doesn’t happen by chance. It takes preparation, the right conditions, and a little nurturing along the way. And just as a gardener finds joy in watching their plants thrive, retirees who take an active role in shaping their future are more likely to enjoy a fulfilling and purposeful life in their golden years.

Insect of the Year
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ABC Insect of the Year 2024

Get buzzing with excitement – the first ever Australian Insect of the Year is here!