Give me an Australian wasp anytime. The solitary species are so much safer to garden amongst than their vicious ‘social’ European counterpart, Vespula germanica.
Category: Sustainability
Towards Valentine’s Day
For a more sustainable Valentine’s Day, buy your loved one a potted plant. Like love, you can watch your gift grow.
South American Biocontrol Calls Wynnum Food Garden Home
Being eaten alive, from the inside out, is not the kindest death. But it’s ruthlessly efficient.
In Production Today – January
Heat and windy, sunny weather continue delaying sowing and planting summer crops.
True Grit & Tough Love: gardening in Queensland’s Runcorn
Growth on sound foundations: Kyabra Community Garden, Queensland
In Production Today – October
In Brisbane, winter crops have finished flowering. Their seed is ripe and ready for harvest.
Acclimatisation, The Continuing Story
“With the right breeding and care, food plants have – so far – fed and sustained human civilisation”
Port Moresby: A Gritty City with Heart
Before leaving for a week’s trip, I read my Lonely Planet guide. It describes Port Moresby as a gritty city and advises tourists not to flaunt their wealth. I survived living in London’s seedy Surrey Docks (1984 – 85) and I work for our national broadcaster, so I consider myself to be (somewhat) street-wise and I’ve plenty…
Farewell, Friends
Basil and Mary died. Last weekend. The world is poorer without them, and I have a heavy heart. Where to start?
Mangrove Love
There are three things every Australian should know about mangroves.
Book Review: Medicinal Plants in Australia
Australia is a massive pharmacy store, where some very useful plants grow in our streets, reserves and gardens.
Predator Attracting Plants
Organic gardening isn’t conventional gardening, so why not enjoy some unconventional pest control?
Jerry Coleby-Williams 