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‘Green fingers are the extensions of a verdant heart.’ (Russell Page)

We want to start a green revolution, here at The Planthunter. This category is where we share our knowledge and ideas with you so you can join us in growing a green thumb, then use it to green the world. Simple, huh?

‘Green fingers are the extensions of a verdant heart.’ (Russell Page) We want to start a green revolution, here at The Planthunter. This category is where we share our knowledge and ideas with you so……

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Pressing Flowers with Beci Orpin

Pressing Flowers with Beci Orpin…


Designer, illustrator, and creative all-star Beci Orpin has written a DIY for us. Yeah! Read More

Designer, illustrator, and creative all-star Beci Orpin has written a… Read More


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#20: CRAFT
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DIY: Make an Air Plant Frame

DIY: Make an Air Plant Frame


Want to impress your new flatmate/boyfriends parents/me? Make an airplant frame. Read More

Want to impress your new flatmate/boyfriends parents/me? Make an airplant… Read More


How-To
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#20: CRAFT
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Composting: Give Nature a Prod

Composting: Give Nature a Prod


A very entertaining guide by Luke Quinn on composting cows and in-laws. Read More

A very entertaining guide by Luke Quinn on composting cows… Read More


How-To
how-to
#19: DECAY
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Drying Medicinal Herbs

Drying Medicinal Herbs


Learn how to dry medicinal herbs for use during the cold winter months with Kirsten… Read More

Learn how to dry medicinal herbs for use during the… Read More


How-To
medicinal plants
#17: MEDICINE
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The Fragrant Pharmacy

The Fragrant Pharmacy


An introduction to making your own essential oil remedies (and a book review). Read More

An introduction to making your own essential oil remedies (and… Read More


How-To
essential oils
#17: MEDICINE
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Propagating Plants – Save some $$!

Propagating Plants – Save som…


If you want to make a garden but don’t have much money, propagation is your… Read More


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propagation
#11: MONEY
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Make Your Own Perfume Oil!

Make Your Own Perfume Oil!


Make your own perfume oil with this easy DIY guide. Read More

Make your own perfume oil with this easy DIY guide. Read More


How-To
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#13: PASSION
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An Orchid Nerd’s Guide to Happy Plants

An Orchid Nerd’s Guide to Hap…


Keep your orchids happy and healthy with this guide by Katie Cartwright, The Planthunter’s resident… Read More

Keep your orchids happy and healthy with this guide by… Read More


How-To
plant care
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DIY: Dyeing With Turmeric

DIY: Dyeing With Turmeric


The Planthunter’s DIY guide to dyeing with turmeric. No bells, no whistles, just turmeric powder,… Read More

The Planthunter’s DIY guide to dyeing with turmeric. No bells,… Read More


How-To
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#12: FABRIC
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DIY: Pretty Up Your Pots!

DIY: Pretty Up Your Pots!


Make a woven pot cover out of old clothes with this DIY project inspired by this… Read More


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#12: FABRIC
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Do-It-Yourself Flower Power

Do-It-Yourself Flower Power


Last week we published a story on the origins of the term ‘flower power’ by… Read More


How-To
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#7: POWER
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Disco Egg Planters

Disco Egg Planters


I’m not arguing that pastel bunnies don’t totally hold their own, but perhaps this Easter… Read More


How-To
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#6: MEMORY
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A Wee Bit of Theatre

A Wee Bit of Theatre


Your plants need food. Composting and hummus takes time. You want your tiny plants to… Read More


How-To
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#5: THEATRE
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Growing A Green Thumb: Part 1

Growing A Green Thumb: Part 1


Black thumbs don’t exist. Nor do green thumbs. Thumbs are generally pinkish coloured and everyones’… Read More


How-To
gardening
#4: MYTH
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DIY Love-O-Saurus

DIY Love-O-Saurus


St Valentines day. Its over-rated, kind of scary, and cheesy as all hell. For all… Read More


How-To
craft
#4: MYTH
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A Sunflower Shelter

A Sunflower Shelter


From our very first cubby house under the kitchen table to a treehouse later on,… Read More


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gardening
#3: SHELTER
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DIY Pomanders

DIY Pomanders


I’m actually quite Grinch-like when it comes to Christmas celebrations. I never intended to be… Read More


How-To
pomander
#2: CELEBRATION
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Foraged Floral Wreaths

Foraged Floral Wreaths


Wreaths are a traditional part of Christmas celebrations, but they are also a beautiful thing… Read More


How-To
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#2: CELEBRATION
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