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What Does Sustainable Floristry Really Mean? Sally and Ruth’s Three Thoughtful Questions to Ask Before You Buy Your Next Bunch of Flowers.
Sally and Ruth from Pepperberry Flora showcase their sustainable floral creations. Sustainable floristry gets talked about a lot, but it’s often flattened into buzzwords or aesthetics. It’s not just about using fewer roses or skipping foam, it’s a whole set of choices. Whether you’re buying flowers for an event or to have on your kitchen bench, these three questions will help you cut through the noise and make more considered decisions. We sat down with Sally and Ruth, the ta
Creative Harvest
Jan 132 min read


A Day in the Life of Gardener: Jessi's top 6 practices at Green Hills Farm
Jessi Young in the garden at Green Hills Farm A deep dive into Jessi Young's Growing experience Jessi Young's journey from a seasoned chef to a dedicated horticulturist is a testament to the power of passion and sustainable practices. As a key Green Hills Farm team member, Jessi has been cultivating a diverse range of edible produce for over two years. Her work nourishes Kristy and Neil’s family and supplies fresh, seasonal ingredients to renowned local restaurants like Messm
Kristy Plumridge
Jan 20, 20252 min read


5 Ways to Style Your Creative Harvest Festival Outfit
5 ways to style your Creative Harvest outfit with a pair of Merry People boots. Get a 10% off code to order yours before Jan 26 2025!
Creative Harvest
Jan 14, 20253 min read


Building Your Own Wicking Bed in 5 Easy Steps
Learn how to build your own self-watering wicking bed in 5 easy steps.
Creative Harvest
Jan 8, 20253 min read


Top tips for fabulous food gardening on a rental property
The Bates’ Homestead is proof that you don’t have to own your own property to grow your own food. Rental garden veteran Katy Bates, her husband Greg and their two children began their Bate’s Homestead adventure on a small suburban block in Canberra. Five years later, the family’s current rented property nestles in the rolling hills of Childers. And their 1500m2 edible garden features wicking beds, a chicken yard, beehives and … wait for it… a guinea pig tractor. Top tips for
Creative Harvest
Jan 25, 20241 min read


15 Tips for growing your edible gardening mindset
Be patient, persistent, flexible, and curious. Besides fonts of green-fingered knowledge on sustainable gardening practices, our...
Veronica Ferraro
Nov 3, 20232 min read


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