The common herb that could bring bees buzzing to your garden
Garden pollinators can turn their noses up at the flowers human eyes find most beautiful.
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Biophilic urbanism: how rooftop gardening soothes souls
In a world of increasing urbanisation, density, pressure and, some say, isolation, there's a natural salve for stress, pressure and mental illness. And it’s right above our heads.
Five ways kids can benefit from being outside this summer break
Exposure to nature plays a positive role in brain development by providing children with opportunities to take risks, discover new things, and be creative.
Birdbath, food or water? How to attract your favourite birds to your garden
Is providing birds with food and water making them too dependent? Or are gardens just the new frontier of Australia's urban landscape? New research aims to find out.
Go native: why we need ‘wildlife allotments’ to bring species back to the ‘burbs
It is possible to use small spaces such as transport corridors, verges and the edges of sporting grounds for native wildlife habitat restoration, helping to bring biodiversity back into cities.
London’s Garden Bridge: city-centre haven or a bridge too far?
In a busy city like London, green space is a valuable commodity.
Bath bullies, bacteria and battlegrounds: the secret world of bird baths
Bird baths are more than just ornamental splash pools. They're also a site where animals socialise and intense rivalries play out. And bird bath design, location and cleanliness can have a big impact.
The science is in: gardening is good for you
A growing body of research literature suggests time spent gardening is as good for the gardener as it is for the garden.
The flower breeders who sold X-ray lilies and atomic marigolds
The relentless pursuit of showy flowers for garden display – as seen at Chelsea Flower Show – has seen some odd uses of radiation and chemicals .
How your garden could help stop your city flooding
A proliferation of concrete is increasing the risk of urban flooding. The solution? More gardens.
How an 18th century landscape architect influenced housing estate design
The tea and crumpets vision of Englishness that Capability Brown brings to mind does him an injustice.
No garden? Five creative ways city dwellers can still grow their own
Essential reading for green-fingered urbanites and guerrilla gardeners.
Why we ‘hate’ certain birds, and why their behaviour might be our fault
There are birds we love to hate, such as the Noisy Miner. But much of the annoying behaviour on show may be a result of human-induced changes to habitats.
Adventures on the lawn: sex, death, democracy and rebellion
As summer rolls on once again you're despairing at a brown lawn. Perhaps you should embrace a shabbier backyard.
Why a walk in the woods really does help your body and your soul
There's something in the air that actually has health benefits when you take time to walk among the plants and trees. What that is exactly is still being studied by scientists.
Four unusual Australian animals to spot in your garden before summer is out
Have a look in your garden - you might be surprised at some of the native animals that thrive there when the weather's hot.
What is a garden city – and why is money being spent on building them?
Garden cities are the best of town and country combined and could be part of the answer to the housing crisis.
What’s behind Japan’s moss obsession?
In a country known for its eccentric tastes, is this simply another flash-in-the-pan fad?
Bake, sew, throw: why crafts make compelling television
Why so many are utterly compelled by shows about extremely mundane, even retro exercises such as baking, sewing and throwing pottery.
Why gardening is good for your mind as well as your body
Gardening can tackle stress, low self-esteem and depression.
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Ecologist, University of New England
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Researcher, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Associate Director Student Experience, Monash University
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Adjunct Professor, Urban Research Program, Griffith University
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Associate Professor, School of the Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney
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Postdoctoral fellow, University of Auckland
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Assistant Professor, Stephen F. Austin State University
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Professor in Zoology, James Cook University
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Principal Research Fellow, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
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Professor of the History of Linguistics, University of Sheffield
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RHS Fellow, University of Reading
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Principal Horticultural Advisor, Royal Horticultural Society
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Senior Lecturer in Botany, University of Westminster
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Lecturer, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University
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PhD Candidate, Centre for Tropical Biodiversity and Climate Change Navigation, James Cook University
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