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Planting a tree is an act of optimism. With it comes hope that a seed or stick will grow, find the water and food it needs, soak up CO2 from our planet and grow strong and healthy. When you plant a tree, you expect it to cool the land with its shade, provide a home for birds and beetles, offer food for countless creatures and, when it blossoms, offer fruit and seeds for all living things, including humans.

Is it time to detox your bathroom cupboard? This simple, yet sometimes daunting task comprises of two rules: remove items you no longer need or have expired and remove items that are more than one-year old

When you visit your closet, are garments threatening to spill out onto the floor? You’re not alone. In recent years, concerns have been raised over excessive consumption of clothing, two thirds of it synthetic, and the environmental impacts from this voracious demand for new clothes.

Renewable energy is booming and there are more than 200,000 wind turbines worldwide. But concerns have been raised that wind farms may cause health problems in the form of Wind Turbine Syndrome (WTS). We examine the arguments to see if WTS really exists.

Birdwatching is a diverse and enriching activity. Take in the sights, sounds and scenery of your natural surrounds and immerse yourself in the magic of discovery.

When it comes to integrative pet care, one of the first things to discuss is diet. There are a number of ways a diet adjustment can improve skin health and reduce inflammation and allergies.

The wonderful thing about having your own grapevine is that you will get that dappled shade under your pergola. You should get some grapes and they will taste of sunlight and the earth, that ancient flavour from far, far into our past.

We speak with Katarina Heath, the Head of Marketing at Melrose Health. Australian owned, Melrose Health create natural and organic foods (from nut butters to delicious oils) and health products with the aim of encouraging optimal health in their customers.

The salad you ate for lunch today may have used more fossil fuel than you did driving to work all week. The solution? Grow your own!

Native bee populations are struggling because of loss of habitat and food, often caused by urban and suburban development. The good news is that a single tree or shrub can produce thousands of flowers with high-quality pollen and nectar, providing bees with the protein and carbohydrates they need to thrive.

Here’s a super-simple recipe that also makes for a super-quick, nutritious, flavoursome breakfast or snack when you need it.

Whatever circumstance or behaviour led you to feel it, guilt is an emotion that needs to be dealt with in order to leave the past where it belongs.