There are no roses in this garden
One big bare sandy paddock, one shed, one water tank, [...]
Green is Good
I’ve always been a big advocate that “Green is Good” [...]
The bottom line and the humble bee
Last spring, I spent quite a bit of time wading my way through chest high canola, sampling insects in the quest of determining if on farm biodiversity pays off.
From Stonewash to Greenwash: Part 2
In 2017, the words sustainability and sustainable development just roll off the tongue. These terms are everywhere, marketable and often meaningless. Yes, the sad fact is my younger colleague is correct.
Bugs in the Vines
New research on what ‘good’ bugs do and how to attract them, is causing inquisitive viticulturists to seriously consider native vegetation as an essential element of vineyard design.
Remarkables by the Roadside
...What I've discovered is that sometimes there are beautiful, native plants, right under our noses that are existing in amazing situations.
What’s a Wattle Worth?
In my parent's kitchen there is a spot next to the fridge devoted to newspapers. It's been there since I can remember and it's always stacked high.