Gardening
Friends of Maribyrnong Valley and Hop Nation Brewing Co. Unite to protect nature
An inspiring partnership between Friends of Maribyrnong Valley and Hop Nation is working to protect nature and make a positive impact.
Gardening
Gardening with dogs? Stop. Drop. No Dig!
Meet Sunny, our new four-legged family member, and find out why his enthusiasm for digging may challenge my no dig gardening method.
Gardening
Blooming in the shadows
Learn about the unexpected joys of growing mushrooms. Follow the story of a gardener who found solace and growth through the cultivation of mushrooms during a challenging season of life.
Gardening
To prune or not to prune? That is the question.
Pruning hints and tips in this month's Diggin' It
Gardening
Which plant where? And why not on my nature strip?
As I was mowing the endless miles of nature strip bordering my corner block recently, I wondered why, in this time of climate concern, we cling so desperately to European notions of lawn, especially on our nature strips. Lawns are a monoculture environment offering little shelter, shade or food to native fauna, while demanding much in time and resources to maintain.
Gardening
Put it in the ground
While most of our household waste does not belong in the ground, there is some that you can bury in the backyard. Food and other organics can all go to making compost. Ali Manns shares some tips.
Gardening
The ‘Ground Cover Bandit’ strikes again
It is illegal to take cuttings from plants in council parks, isn’t it? Not that I’d ever do that, I’m just asking for a friend who thinks he might have a problem.
