You brought home this beautiful, lush potted plant from the gardening store. A few days later, it starts to wilt, the leaves turn yellow. ‘Maybe it needs more water? Or less?’ Your mind starts to wonder. How come the plant was pretty and healthy when you got it and now...
With most of the world flocking to city centres, it’s no wonder we’ve seen an increase in the art of urban vertical gardening in Australia. Melbourne leads in the world of urban agriculture, having conducted extensive research to show its benefits for both food security and climate change. Not only...
There isn’t any globally agreed panacea for aging gracefully. However, various studies seem to point to gardening as one activity that does improve our health as we age. Working in the dirt is a fast way to reduce stress or feelings of anxiety. In a study conducted in Dubbo, New...
Poor physical, mental and emotional health is a standard 21st-century problem. High blood pressure, constant headaches, anxiousness, restlessness, and depression have been affecting people of all ages more than ever before. A 2015 Government of Australia study showed that depression in children had a severe impact on their functioning in...
Whether you’re gardening outside or decorating with indoor plants, it’s important to know what to plant per season. This is especially true in Australia, a place with so many different climate zones. Although indoor plants seem resilient, it’s still important to consider what an impact your climate area has on...
