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View to the distant Indian Ocean from the bush land habitat of Bold Park Perth Australia with gum tree

Exploring habitats Down Under in Australia and ...

This August I had the good fortune to head to Australia and New Zealand to visit my son who was ending his year working there. He had encouraged me to...

Exploring habitats Down Under in Australia and ...

This August I had the good fortune to head to Australia and New Zealand to visit my son who was ending his year working there. He had encouraged me to...

Why I Sow My Sweet Peas in October: Stronger Plants, Earlier Blooms & Longer Flowering

Why I Sow My Sweet Peas in October: Stronger Pl...

Every autumn, as the days start to shorten, I make time to sow my sweet peas. Over the years, I’ve learned that October is the perfect month to start them....

Why I Sow My Sweet Peas in October: Stronger Pl...

Every autumn, as the days start to shorten, I make time to sow my sweet peas. Over the years, I’ve learned that October is the perfect month to start them....

'October in scarlet and russet and grey'

'October in scarlet and russet and grey'

What Seeds to Sow in October - Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers October always feels like a turning point in my garden. The evenings draw in, the air gets colder, and...

'October in scarlet and russet and grey'

What Seeds to Sow in October - Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers October always feels like a turning point in my garden. The evenings draw in, the air gets colder, and...

colchicum autumn crocus

My Gardening Year Starts Now: Seeds, Bulbs, and...

My Gardening Year Starts Now My gardening year does not truly end with the last harvest of tomatoes or the final basket of apples. While you might imagine that once...

My Gardening Year Starts Now: Seeds, Bulbs, and...

My Gardening Year Starts Now My gardening year does not truly end with the last harvest of tomatoes or the final basket of apples. While you might imagine that once...

crimson clover in flower

Security blankets

Security Blankets for Soil Originally published: August 24, 2023Updated: September 2025 What do climate change, biodiversity, water management, carbon sequestration, soil fertility, and weed suppression all have in common? Green...

Security blankets

Security Blankets for Soil Originally published: August 24, 2023Updated: September 2025 What do climate change, biodiversity, water management, carbon sequestration, soil fertility, and weed suppression all have in common? Green...

When to Cut Wildflower Meadows

When to Cut Wildflower Meadows

When Best to Cut a Wildflower Meadow to Maximise Biodiversity Wildflower meadows are not only beautiful but also vital for pollinators and local ecosystems. To keep them thriving year after...

When to Cut Wildflower Meadows

When Best to Cut a Wildflower Meadow to Maximise Biodiversity Wildflower meadows are not only beautiful but also vital for pollinators and local ecosystems. To keep them thriving year after...