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‘We are a landscape of all we have seen.’ – Isamu Noguchi
This is where we get to talk to all sorts of people about their passion for the natural world. Artists, makers, designers, thinkers, farmers, gardeners – the list is endless. We love sharing stories of people doing interesting, creative, and important work with plants and nature.
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Keeper of Place
PeopleLearned student and gentle teacher Mark Parre has dedicated his life to care, curiosity and growth.
Love Letters to Country
Culture, PeopleGamilaraay writer Marika Duczynski yarns with Wiradjuri artist, poet and author Jazz Money about language and Country.
Miss Galbraith and I
Memoir, PeopleOne book has a profound effect on Michael McCoy
Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t
Botanica, Culture, PeopleFelix de Rosen roams the streets with Youtube botanist Joey Santore
Gardening as Surrender
PeopleA conversation with garden designer and author Richard Unsworth of Garden Life.
Backyard Adventuring with Filmmaker Beau Miles
PeopleBeau Miles's exploits include sleeping in ancient gum trees, walking 90km to walk and eating 191 cans of beans. Tanya Patrick finds out more about this curious backyard adventurer.
Ecological Treasure Hunting with Artist Penny Sadubin
Art & Design, PeoplePenny Sadubin's art explores the complexity, importance and beauty of endangered ecological communities.
Designing Abundance with Claudia West
Art & Design, PeopleA conversation with trailblazing landscape architect and ecological design advocate, Claudia West
Interrogation and Regeneration with Artist Cara Johnson
Art & Design, PeopleArtist Cara Johnson's works interrogate ideas around land management practices and the human relationship with the natural world.
Plant / Life: Lyle Filippe of Roraima Nursery
Gardens, PeopleA visit to the garden and nursery of a self-confessed plant hoarder.
Life Lessons: Florist Melanie Stapleton
PeopleA chat about life, family and flowers with the founder of Melbourne florist, Cecilia Fox.
Life Lessons: Artist Linda Tegg
PeopleWe catch up with Australian artist Linda Tegg to talk art, process and plants.
Life Lessons: Georgina Reid
PeopleLessons from the life of The Planthunter founder and editor.
The Dirt: Adam Simpson
Gardens, PeopleA visit to lawyer Adam Simpson's particularly particular moss garden in Sydney.
Plant / Life: Jo Ferguson
Gardens, PeopleA visit to a soulful coastal garden on the Mornington Peninsula.
City of Trees: a Chat with Sophie Cunningham
PeopleFreya Latona chats with author Sophie Cunningham about her new book, City of Trees.
The Dirt: Roderick Wyllie
Gardens, PeopleA garden adventure with landscape architect and plant nerd, Roderick Wyllie.
The Dirt: Yunice Kang
PeopleA journey towards connection, via plants.
‘I Garden Because I Am’: A Conversation with Alys Fowler
PeopleWe chat with the UK garden writer, gardener and TV personality.
Felicity Jones, Urban Flower Farmer
PeopleFelicity Jones is an Auckland based florist and backyard flower farmer.
Plant/Life: A Camberwell Family Garden
Gardens, PeopleDrop by this gorgeous Melbourne family garden!
New Shoots: Kirli Saunders
PeopleMeet poet, children's author and motorcycle enthusiast, Kirli Saunders.
New Shoots: Carissa Lee
PeopleIf poet Carissa Lee were a plant she'd be a kangaroo paw.
Bob Griffin: “Go Forth my Young Writing Warrior”
PeopleBob Griffin was a gardener and nurseryman whose words and way of being helped shape The Planthunter.
New Shoots: Nandi Chinna, Poet and Wanderer
PeopleWriting words and wild wanderings with Nandi Chinna.
Writing and Wombating: a Chat with Jackie French
PeopleFreya Latona catches up with the beloved Australian author, ecologist and gardener.
Kate Wall is a Gardener of Weeds
PeopleWelcome to Kate Wall's weedy world!
Plant / Life: Andrea Fitzpatrick of Botanick Brisbane
Gardens, PeopleAndrea has transformed an industrial wasteland into a plant paradise.
Women of Plants: Ann Marie Amato
PeopleA day in the life of a seedstress at Cistus Nursery!
Women of Plants: Amanda Woodhams
PeopleAmanda is an incredibly passionate tree woman, horticulturalist and dahlia lover.
Women of Plants: Vivian Scarpari
PeopleViv is a horticulturalist, landscape designer and photographer with a penchant for prickly plants!
The Dirt: David Fripp and Blake Jolley
Gardens, PeopleCheck out THE BEST plant collection we've ever stumbled across!
Women of Plants: Jane Rose Lloyd, the Strange Plant Lady
PeopleA chat with horticulturalist, rare plant hunter and plant obsessive, Jane Rose Lloyd.
Erin Lovell Verinder’s passion for plants that heal
PeopleErin Lovell Verinder is a plant-obsessed herbalist, nutritionist, energetic healer and wellness writer.
Carlos Magdalena is the Plant Messiah
PeopleCarlos is a plant hunter, plant whisperer, plant pimp, plant protector and plant messiah.
Sarah Glover is an Adventure-Seeking Chef
PeopleWe chat with the Aussie chef about her outdoor food adventures.
Fashion x Plants x Lust Survey: Kuwaii’s Kristy Barber
PeopleThe founder of Kuwaii answers our lust survey!
Fashion x Plants x Lust Survey: Stephanie Devine
PeopleThe founder of the Very Good Bra answers our lusty survey!
Sexologist Juliet Allen on Lust and Nature
PeopleFreya Latona chats with sexologist Juliet Allen about the relationship between lust and nature
Fashion x Plants x Lust Survey: Kelly Elkin
PeopleWe chat fashion, plants and lust with the co-founder of Well Made Clothes, our favourite online ethical fashion shop.
Inga Simpson is a Writer and Woman of the Trees
PeopleFreya Latona chats with Inga Simpson about her latest book, Understory.
The Dirt: Barry Kable
Gardens, PeopleMeet Australia's most enthusiastic truck driver turned plant collector!
Plant Chat: Thomas Denning
PeopleA chat with the man behind one of our favourite instagram feeds: @t_h_o_m_a_s
Plant/Life: Sean Cook
Gardens, PeopleThe lush inner city garden of leading Sydney florist, Sean Cook of Mr Cook.
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
PeopleAn immersive and compelling documentary about the Dutch master of planting design.
Anna Macoboy: Coming Home to Plants in Perth
PeopleA chat about all things plants with the founder of Wilding, a Perth based design studio.
Designer Chat: Miguel Urquijo
Gardens, PeopleA chat with Spanish designer Miguel Urquijo about 'homeness', not replicating nature, and much more.
Women, Dogs and Plants
PeopleA chat to four plant and pooch loving ladies about life with plants and dawgs.
Animals, Anxiety and the Garden: A Heartfelt Tale
PeopleA personal story by artist and gardener Clare James about the role animals have played in helping manage her anxiety.
Arthur Parkinson Esq. is a Pottery Gardener and Hen Aficionado
PeopleMeet Arthur Parkinson - a man with a passion for chickens, gardens and growing, flowers and Joanna Lumley.
Plant / Life: William Dangar’s Bondi Garden
Gardens, PeopleVisit Sydney landscape landscape designer William Dangar's lush Bondi garden with us!
Dr onacloV and the Mysteries of the Anthropocene
PeopleMeet Dr onacloV - a fascinating woman on the forefront of artistic responses to climate change.
Gutter Talk with Adam Robinson
PeopleA chat about wellbeing, anxiety, and the power of plants with landscape designer Adam Robinson.
The Dirt: Janet Laurence
Gardens, PeopleA chat about plants, politics and hope with highly acclaimed Australian artist Janet Laurence.
20 Cheeky Questions: Emma Sadie Thomson
PeopleEmma is a passionate plant stylist and green thumb.
Andrew Barker and Grow Free: Growing Community and Food
PeopleGrow Free is growing food, love and community!
Alex Elliott-Howery’s Thrifty Kitchen
PeopleAlex is co-owner of Cornersmith cafe and the Queen of Kitchen Thrift.
David Holmgren’s Permaculture Revolution
PeopleA chat with the seriously revolutionary co-founder of permaculture.
Plant / Life: Clare James
Gardens, PeopleVisit artist Clare James' wild and productive Healesville garden with us!
Dirty Nails Survey: Scott Cain
PeopleScott Cain is tropicoloco!
Dirty Nails Survey: Graham Ross
PeopleWe find out whats under the grandfather of Australian gardening's nails.
Dirty Nails Survey: Wendy Reid
PeopleA chat with The Planthunter grandmother.
Dirty Nails Survey: Laura Jones
PeopleThe cleanest place to be, according to artist Laura Jones, is outside in the dirt!
Dirty Nails Survey: Duncan Trousdale
PeopleFind out what's lurking under Exchange Stores owner Duncan Trousdale's fingernails...
Carmen Holloway is the Garlic Queen of King Island
PeopleWe chat with garlic farmer, plant nerd and permaculturalist Carmen Holloway about her life on one of Australia's most isolated islands.
Plant/Life: Peter Shaw
Gardens, PeopleTake a trip to a striking and sculptural coastal garden with us.
Designer Profile: Sidonie Carpenter
Art & Design, Gardens, PeopleWe chat with Brisbane based landscape architect Sidonie Carpenter about her design process and philosophy.
On the Verandah with Peter Watts
PeopleA chat about conservation, integrity and Edna Walling on Peter Watts' back verandah.
Mr and Mrs Fancy Plants
PeopleNaomi Savio has a plant named after her! She's basically rockstar plant royalty...
Jess Hood is a Gardener of the Mind
PeopleA wander through one of Australia's oldest native gardens with artist Jess Hood.
20 Cheeky Questions: Laurie Green
PeopleLaurie is the founder of Crop Swap Sydney - a community of gardeners focused on sharing the spoils of their soil.
The Dirt: Clive Blazey
Gardens, PeopleThe Diggers Club founder is an icon of Australian horticulture.
Talking Shop: High Swan Dive
PeopleWe dive into the leafy interior landscape of High Swan Dive, the best little plant shop in Newcastle.
Plant / Life: Jeremy Francis
Gardens, PeopleA passionate plantsman and his once-in-a-lifetime garden.
The Gypsy Farmer
PeopleKaycee Simoung is a fearless organic farmer.
20 Cheeky Questions: Phillip Withers
PeopleA cheeky chat with Melbourne based landscape designer Philip Withers.
Simon Rickard is a Player
PeopleMeet Simon Rickard - baroque bassoonist, passionate gardener and duck fancier.
Play Date with Natasha Grogan
People"It's in play that children find their confidence, their imagination and their passions," says Natasha Grogan.
The Dirt: Simon and Anna Ainsworth
PeopleThe owners of Eden Gardens are passionate about plants, community engagement and business.
Plant / Life: Robyn Prent
Gardens, PeopleCheck out this playful perennial garden in Melbourne!
20 Cheeky Questions: Annie Hamilton
PeopleAnnie clothes people with plants. Literally.
Plant / Life: David Whitworth
Gardens, PeopleVisit a wild inner city jungle garden with us!
Michael McCoy: The Dreamy Gardener
PeopleA chat with landscape designer, writer and now TV presenter Michael McCoy about his life, with plants.
Plant/Life: Natasha Morgan
Gardens, PeopleEscape to the country garden of landscape architect Natasha Morgan.
20 Cheeky Questions: Elle Prince
PeopleA chat with the co-founder of online plant shop Plants in a Box
Plant / Life: Cherrie Miriklis-Pavlou
Gardens, PeopleA visit to a gorgeous mountain garden in Olinda, Victoria
20 Cheeky Questions: Ivy Muse
PeopleA chat with Alana and Jacqui from botanical wares design studio Ivy Muse
Stackwood’s Sarah Bell has a Plant Addiction
PeopleA chat with Sarah Bell from Stackwood - a new creative venue and concept store in Freemantle, Western Australia
Mama Kin is a Rock n’ Roll Gardening Goddess
Harvest, PeopleMama Kin's spirit animal is a ride-on lawnmower.
Plant / Life: Erica Wagner and Craig Smith
Gardens, PeopleA gorgeous (and very water-wise!) Melbourne garden
20 Cheeky Questions: Paul Hyland
PeopleA chat about life, plants, and water with nurseryman Paul Hyland
LADY BOSS: Sasha Titchkosky
PeopleA chat with the founder and boss lady of Australian furniture and design company Koskela.
Iba Farrah: Palestinian Permaculturalist
PeopleA chat with a woman who believes in the healing power of nature.
Plant / Life: Jen Vardy and Family
Gardens, PeopleA visit to a rambling garden designed by Edna Walling in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Lady Boss: Susan Tait
PeopleWe chat with creative director and kitchen dancer Susan Tait.
LADY BOSS: Kara Rosenlund
PeopleA chat with photographer, stylist, author, and all round good gal Kara Rosenlund.
The Dirt: Clover Moore
PeopleA chat with the most influential woman in Sydney, Lord Mayor Clover Moore.