Culture
‘The universe is a continuous web. Touch it at any point and the whole web quivers.’ – Stanley Kunitz
Here, we explore the nuances of the relationship between humans and the natural world. We share provocative ideas and thoughtful opinions, and ask plenty of questions about what it means to be here, now.
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Gardens in the Sky
Culture, GardensWe need more green roofs in our cities. Here's why.
Tokyo’s Potted Gardens: Sidewalks for the Soul
CultureTokyo's potted street-side gardens are signposts to a city that believes confusion and connection go hand in hand.
Musings of a Hedgehunter
CultureThere's more to the act of hedging than meets the eye....
Indian Tree Veneration: The Art of Valuing Trees
Botanica, CultureIs there a role for art and spirituality in challenging us to change the way we look at nature in the west? This article by David Whitworth explores this idea. It's a great read!
Marigolds & the Mexican Day of the Dead
Botanica, CultureA beautiful story by Sally Wilson about memory, marigolds, and the Mexican Day of the Dead.
Book Review: The Tree, By John Fowles
CultureA review of The Tree by John Fowles, the classic meditation on creativity and nature.
Love Letters to the Eucalypt
CultureAn essay on the Eucalyptus tree as a symbol of Australian nationalistic passion. A great story by Lucy Kaldor.
Komorebi: Dripping Sunlight
Culture, GardensThe word komorebi translates as 'dripping sunlight' in Japanese. An essay on this very romantic word by David Whitworth.
$100 Million Dollars Worth of Plants
Botanica, CultureThe National Herbarium of NSW at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney is a veritable (and valuable) botanical treasure trove!
Art, Death & Secret Gardens
Art & Design, CultureA wonderful story by Josephine Pennicott exploring the relationship between creativity, loss, and the act of gardening in the lives of two women - Contemporary muse/artist Wendy Whiteley and novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett. A really beautiful read!
Adventures With Sour Sobs & Lichen
CultureI grew up in the 70’s with a slightly hippy and very crafty Mum who spun wool,…
Indigo: A Fiery Lover, A Patient Friend
CultureYesterday I spent the day outside in the rain. It was cold, I was wet, and my…
A World Without Money?!
CultureImagine a world without money. Hard, isn’t it? Let’s try. Ready? Just relax, this is only a thought…
Mondrian: Funded by Flowers
Art & Design, CultureIts funny to think of being ashamed of making money from flowers, but apparently Mondrian was. I…
Money Grows on Trees in Mexico!
CultureIn Mexico City money grows on a great number of trees. They’re not scarce and most homes…
The Birds, Bees & Trees
CultureWe all encompass a sexual ecosystem. Like a terrarium, we are host to delicate systems that when…
Orchidelirium: The Sexual Prowess of Orchids
Botanica, Culture‘Orchid Sexual Deceit Provokes Ejaculation’, reads one headline as I dive headlong into the surprisingly well documented sex…
The Heart Garden
Culture, GardensThere is nothing quite like the sexual tension of an illicit love affair: the meaningful looks and…