Using native plants to attract birds not only brings life, colour and song to our gardens, it also helps keep our local ecosystems balanced because of the roles birds play in pollinating plants, dispersing seed, controlling insects and, in some cases

I read your EV article Taking Charge (Pip, Issue 30) with great interest. As someone who has been investigating EVs for at least five years, my primary concern is the fact that EVs rarely come in sizes that will hold a family of four with dogs and as

Old plastic garden pot Pencil or marker Scissors Cotton twine or wool 1 To create the spokes through which to weave, mark the top of a pot where cuts will be made (you need to make sure you have an odd number of cuts for the weaving to work), and cut

Have a go at colouring in the image that appears on this issue’s cover. Once you’re happy with it, ask an adult to take a photo of you holding your finished artwork and have them email it to editorial@pipmagazine.com.au. You can post your entry to Pi

What are fire ants? Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) are native to South America and were first detected in Australia in 2001 when it’s believed they arrived on a shipping container from Argentina that docked in Brisbane, Queensland. They

Nestled in the rolling hills of New South Wales’ far south coast stands a solar-passive place that’s home to a family reaping the benefits of intergenerational living. Home to Honey and Stu and their two kids Ocean (nine) and Forest (four), as well a

Often found rising over suburban backyard fences, along train lines or growing wild on marginal land, this invasive, contentious and tasty cactus is not only known for its brightly coloured fruits, but also its edible pads and flowers. Prickly pear (

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Throughout history and across many cultures, humans have always found ways to preserve food. As we farewell summer and her generous abundance, the Pip team recalls some old-fashioned family favourites. Every family has one or two recipes that have be

A weekend celebrating off-grid living, sustainability and self-sufficiency is taking place in Chiltern, Victoria, just 35 kays from the New South Wales border. Held at the racecourse over 6–7 April, the Off-Grid Living Festival will take in more than

Completely natural and long lasting, jojoba oil is an excellent choice for nourishing your face, body, hair and nails as it mimics the naturally occurring oils in our skin. Pronounced ho-ho-ba, jojoba oil can be used in so many ways for everyone’s sk

ediblebristol.org.uk Inspired by the ‘incredible edible’ movement, permaculture and other urban edible projects around the world, two friends – a horticulturalist and a human rights-environmental scholar – started Edible Bristol almost 10 years ago.

We love seeing what kids are growing with their families in their gardens, so snap and email us an image of what you’re harvesting at the moment. Send the photo to editorial@pipmagazine.com.au to win a copy of Harriet’s Hungry Worms by Samantha Smith

The moon’s phases and its associated gravitational pull has a significant effect on the behaviour of tidal oceans, so it’s easy to understand how the moon can have a similar effect on the moisture in our soils and plants. By planning what you sow to

What if we peeled back the fear and taboo associated with dying and looked at death through the lens of acceptance and celebration? Annie Werner is doing just that. The story of Annie Werner and Genevieve Derwent’s inspiring move from Sydney to the B

If you’re interested in permaculture, chances are you’ve heard about, or visited, The Food Forest. An award-winning property spanning 50 acres, it is a certified-organic, permaculture farm and learning centre based in Gawler, an hour north of Adelaid

Here are three Australian bushfoods that play important roles in Indigenous culture. Easy to grow at home, they add versatility to your kitchen and support native fauna. You don’t need a lot of space to grow a small collection of bushfoods in your pa

Commonly associated with savoury dishes, spices can add a warmth and complexity to your sweet desserts – a tasty way to use up the last of your summer produce. In sweet cookery, spice can provide a delicate fragrance, hard to put your finger on but o

We turn a much-loved tea towel featuring Issue 23’s cover artist Cheryl Davidson’s black cockatoo artwork into a practical washable cover for a well-used office chair. Even though ergonomic seat bases might often be unusual shapes, making a new elast

AN INTRODUCTION TO FIRST NATIONS SEASONS BY AUNTY MUNYA ANDREWS (HARDIE GRANT EXPLORE 2023) Ask Aunty: Seasons is a delightful and educational picture book aimed at introducing children aged five to 10 years to First Nations seasonal calendars. Have

Root vegetables like carrots, beetroots, parsnips and radishes are staples in our kitchens and vegetable gardens. Let’s dig down into how to grow your own bunch of crunchy carrots or bountiful beets. Root crops are versatile vegetables that produce a

Water is the lifeblood of a garden - but should you hand-water, install an irrigation system or plug in a sprinkler? Let’s consider the best ways to keep our plants happy and hydrated. Without water, plants would not survive. It makes up the majority

One of the oldest featured food heroes – the apple – has starred in stories since biblical times and for good reason; ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor at bay’ is far from an old wives’ tale. There’s abundant evidence of apples putting their high pect