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Learn about the plants, people and places that are helping make our streets and suburbs greener.

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Planting for pollinators (brings all the bugs to the yard)

You can bring bugs to your yard and spice up your dinner plate at the same time with these plants.

Easy to grow native edibles for any garden

Our native edibles expert Narelle Happ from A Garden For Life, shares some of her favourites.

Gardening as therapy

Gardening and therapeutic horticulture is a way of providing interaction with nature to help the mind.

Why a plant-filled office is great for productivity

Increasing the greenery in your home office could be the perfect boost for your productivity.

Five Plant Trends to Embrace in 2021

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