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28 tips to reduce your environmental impact this Christmas
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28 great tips to reduce your environmental impact this Christmas

While Christmas is a magical time of the year, sadly it’s also one of the most wasteful with rubbish volumes increasing in Australia by 30% during this holiday period. The good news is you can reduce your environmental impact this Christmas and enjoy all the wonderful aspects that make this time so special, you just

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Meet Australian artist Laura Horn
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Meet Australian artist Laura Horn

Do you love the artwork that features on our new Giant Gumnut Flower Press? We recently sat down with artist Laura Horn to learn more about her art and her journey to becoming an artist. Find out what sparked Laura’s creative career and what fills her heart with inspiration. Q&A with abstract botanical artist Laura

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10 Sustainable fundraising ideas for schools, charities and individuals
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10 sustainable fundraising ideas for schools, charities and individuals

When it comes to raising funds for a school or charity, there are many wonderful fundraising ideas to help you achieve your goals. But unfortunately, not all fundraising suggestions are environmentally friendly. Some create excess waste, contain plastic or offer gimmick prizes that may end up in landfill. If you’re interested in raising funds without

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35 garden jokes to make your dad laugh this Father’s Day
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35 garden jokes to make your dad laugh this Father’s Day

Dads are good at many things, but they’re especially good at delivering a groan-worthy, pun-laden, can’t-help-but-laugh dad joke. If you want to give your dad a good chuckle this Father’s Day, share these silly but sweet garden jokes and puns with him. He’ll love arming himself with more ‘dad jokes’ to use when the time

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What are pollinator pathways?
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What are pollinator pathways?

It’s widely known that creating a garden filled with flowering plants benefits our native fauna, but have you heard of pollinator pathways? They not only provide wildflower-rich environments for vital pollinators but also help disperse them into new habitats, aiding plant reproduction and mitigating climate change. Find out below how you can help pollinators and

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How flowers get their colours
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How flowers get their colours

Have you ever wondered how flowers get their colours – why roses are red and violets are blue? Science and evolution play a vital yet fascinating role in creating each flower’s unique colours, which help plant species survive. How flowers get their colours Pigments determine a flower’s colour DNA is responsible for each flower’s unique

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Have you heard about migratory beekeepers?
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Have you heard about migratory beekeepers?

You may have heard of hobby and commercial beekeepers who maintain hives for honey and beeswax, but have you heard of migratory beekeepers who manage hives specifically to pollinate crops? They play a critical role in our nation’s food security. Without migratory beekeepers, agriculture around the world would suffer. Australia’s largest mass migration of livestock

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Stunning flower fields and festivals to visit in Australia
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Stunning flower fields and festivals to visit in Australia

Any garden enthusiast would often dream of growing fields of their favourite flowers, but with backyards shrinking and time being taken up with other commitments, a garden overflowing with beautiful flowers can feel more like a pipe dream. Luckily, you can visit a few flower fields and festivals to get your flower fix throughout the

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5 podcasts to elevate your gardening knowledge
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5 podcasts to elevate your gardening knowledge 

Let’s face it, there’s no better feeling than pottering in your garden, but when life prevents you from being outside, you can always fill the void with a gardening podcast. Elevate your gardening knowledge by tuning into these five gardening podcasts this year. Why listen to gardening podcasts? Podcasts are a new form of media

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