There is an army of hard-working environmental warriors all around us: in soil, on plants, in the air and in the water. Insects are our hidden allies. They protect, develop and maintain our natural environments, and yet their contribution is so often misunderstood, ignored or actively maligned.
Read More »Tag Archives: Plants
Rainforest Aircon: Planting for Comfort & Climate
Bill Dixon has cultivated a rainforest garden on a ridge in South Springwood. He talks about how growing rainforest species can be an adaptive response to local climate conditions.
Read More »The Urban Farmer On The Edible Garden Trail
The Edible Garden Trail is on again in 2024, and local gardener and permaculture enthusiast Amanda Argent will open the gates of the Urban Farmer Blue Mountains to welcome the community into a garden designed around sustainability, community and creativity.
Read More »Plants for the Planet’s Sake: The Life and Times of a Bush Doctor
Shane Grundy at Bush Doctor HQ explains how soft engineering techniques are helping rejuvenate swamps and improve water quality in the Blue Mountains.
Read More »Julie Parkin: Back on Track
Creating a stunning series of artworks that showcase flowers across the seasons has helped Springwood artist Julie Parkin combat eco anxiety.
Read More »Council addresses climate induced urban forest and tree decline with citywide tree planting program
While Blue Mountains residents are all too familiar with the more visible impacts of climate change such as floods, droughts and fires, another lesser known impact of extreme weather is urban forest decline and tree death.
Read More »Bushland Nursery Incentive supports nurseries
Blue Mountains Bushland Nursery Incentive is Blue Mountains City Council’s free accreditation scheme to prevent the sale of invasive priority weeds within our Local Government Area and is supported by the Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT.
Read More »Our Water Sensitive City
Blue Mountains waterways are some of the most beautiful, iconic and highly valued in Australia. They also supply drinking water to over five million people. What is Council doing to protect our waterways? Find out here.
Read More »