Treasures on Your Doorstep
Kim Wood created a 'Treasure Map' to navigate her backyard after discovering rare and endangered plants in her native garden in Blaxland East, in the Blue Mountains.
Endangered Mountains Marsupial Gliding Back
Extreme drought, heat waves and the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires had a devastating impact on Greater Glider populations in the Blue Mountains National Park. Studies by local ecologists, Drs Peter and Judy Smith, contributed to the native marsupial being listed as ‘endangered’. However, their latest research reveals in some areas the Greater Glider has recovered with “extraordinary” numbers.
Zipping Ahead in EVs
Belle Butler interviews Alan Wardrop and Carolynne Skinner about purchasing and driving an affordable electric car, and recharging at Lawson!
The Wolgan Valley Tiny House Project
Olwyn and Ross King have just finished building two tiny houses - their first in the Wolgan Valley, and their second in Portland. Writer Tracie McMahon talks to them about how tiny houses can meet needs from the housing shortage to disaster recovery.
The Satin Bowerbirds and a Garden Transformation
Sara Reilly rehabilitated her rundown garden in the heart of Katoomba into an enticing environment for the local wildlife, including dancing satin bowerbirds. She reveals the slow but richly rewarding process.
Future-proofing with water in a Japanese-inspired Garden
Inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, Anne Mellor has designed her Springwood home around water. Facing the challenges of living in a Flame Zone, while also dealing with stormwater impacts on a sloping block, she shares how her water management strategies, including Japanese gutters and a dry creek bed, are reducing her risk of fire, flood and heatwave, while also creating a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity.
Read the story and watch the video of Anne in her garden here