Culture
‘The universe is a continuous web. Touch it at any point and the whole web quivers.’ – Stanley Kunitz
Here, we explore the nuances of the relationship between humans and the natural world. We share provocative ideas and thoughtful opinions, and ask plenty of questions about what it means to be here, now.
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Anxiety and the Garden
CultureA gardening tool kit to help prune anxiety.
Landscape Maintenance and the Fear of Death
Culture, GardensWe keep our gardens neat because we fear death, according to David Godshall.
Banking Soil: A Thought Experiment
Botanica, CultureWhat's the real value of the dark, 'dirty' world beneath our feet?
Botanical Harmony: The Interplay Between Plants and Music
CultureCan playing music to your plants make them happy?
We’re all Made of Dust (An ode to Humus)
Botanica, CultureIn the beginning there was The Word. And that word was Humus.
The Plants we Play
Botanica, CultureAn exploration of the role plants play in the creation of music.
Burning Time: Incense Clocks
CultureUsing scent to tell the time?! Yep.
Street Libraries: Books on the Footpath
CultureGrow community, grow literacy, grow hope. Grow a book garden on your street.
Brilliant Green: Plant Intelligence Explained
Botanica, CulturePlants are WAY more brilliant than we realise. Be surprised!
Surprise! A Five Minute Survey + Competition
CultureHelp us shape the future of The Planthunter.
PLANT: Exploring the Botanical World
CultureThis beautiful new botanical art book is full of surprises
Love Kills: A Short Story
CultureA short story about a heart leafed philodendron caught in the crossfire of a failed relationship.
Living Legacy: From Grief to Growth
CultureHonouring death with life. And trees.
Book Review: The House and Garden at Glenmore
CultureA review of The House and Garden at Glenmore by Mickey Robertson.
Nightshade Flights
Botanica, CultureEscaping with help from the plant kingdom can be dangerous business indeed.
Meditative Photography in the Garden
CulturePhotographer Christopher Phillips is leading Photography and meditation workshops in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.
Fabric Dyeing with Algae: A Watery New Frontier
CultureDyeing fabric with algae? Yep, it's happening.
Water: Liquid Gold
CultureWho cares about fancy cars, diamonds or big houses if there's no water?