Horticulture

Environment
Woody Meadows greening our cities the right way
Public spaces across Australia are being planted with beautiful, practical, native Woody Meadows

Environment
Protecting Australia’s citrus industry
Researchers have identified an Australian strain of fungus that causes citrus rot, calling for effective controls to protect the citrus industry

Sciences & Technology
Illuminating Indigenous culture through plants
Researcher Zena Cumpston’s new booklet on indigenous plants encourages their use and appreciation – providing a portal through which a wide audience may begin to understand the complexity of Indigenous scientific practice

Sciences & Technology
How micro-doses of nature help our health and climate
Urban greening is emerging as a key part of the solution to some of our major health and environmental challenges. Providing nearby nature offers a surprising range of co-benefits

Sciences & Technology
The science that stops possums eating your garden
When possums ate her garden, Professor Lynne Selwood fought back and invented a spray that protects plants from Australia’s hungry possums

Environment
Swapping guns for gardening
Returned WWII servicemen and women were given a fresh start through training in horticulture and gardening

Environment
Growing greener cities
Collaboration between researchers, urban planners and industry to green our walls and roofs wins Premier’s Sustainability Award

Environment
Veggie gardens are so hot right now
City slickers are rediscovering the joy of getting their hands dirty