The lillipilly forms the world’s largest genus of trees – and should be an Australian icon Community & Social You’re probably familiar with the sight of a lillipilly bush. This hardy Australian staple features in many a garden hedge.
Australia’s plant protection chief visits Fiji to advance biosecurity networks March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Biosecurity in the Pacific is on the agenda for Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, who is meeting with plant health representatives in Fiji.
What do plants do all day? February 3, 2022 By Paul Ashton Editors' Picks Plants of all kinds have a busy day, although one that is largely invisible to humans. They’re also very clever and social among one another.
Green front gardens reduce physiological and psychological stress November 26, 2020 By Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui Editors' Picks Importantly for landscape architects and other professionals working with designed green spaces, there is scope for considerable impact on human perceptions, health and wellbeing.
Illuminating Indigenous culture through plants September 11, 2020 By Zena Cumpston Culture Researcher Zena Cumpston’s new booklet on indigenous plants encourages their use and appreciation – providing a portal through which a wide audience may begin to understand the complexity of Indigenous scientific practice.
Heading back to the office? Bring these plants with you January 11, 2018 By The Mandarin Career Advice Office plants can do wonders for health and wellbeing in the workplace, given how long many of us spend in decidedly unnatural indoor environments. PhD researcher Danica-Lea Larcombe explains why some species are better than others.
