Horticulture
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Environment
Woody Meadows greening our cities the right way
Public spaces across Australia are being planted with beautiful, practical, native Woody Meadows
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Environment
Swapping guns for gardening
Returned WWII servicemen and women were given a fresh start through training in horticulture and gardening
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Environment
Growing greener cities
Collaboration between researchers, urban planners and industry to green our walls and roofs wins Premier’s Sustainability Award
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Environment
Veggie gardens are so hot right now
City slickers are rediscovering the joy of getting their hands dirty