
This May 20th marks World Bee Day 2025 - a day to celebrate our pollinators and the many integral roles they play in our ecosystems. The 2025 theme is ‘Bee Inspired by Nature to Nourish us All’, emphasising the irreplaceable role of bees in both our global agriculture systems, and our natural ecosystems. While the […]
Through Penfolds Evermore Australia Grant PlantingSeeds’ B&B Highway officially establishes itself in Adelaide this April 2025 thanks to a generous Penfolds’ grant. The Penfolds Evermore Australia grant funding has allowed PlantingSeeds to take root in South Australia to build a pollinator-friendly regenerative and educational community initiative. Our B&B Highway program – Bed and Breakfasts for […]
On the 29th of January a groundbreaking scientific study was published by Nature, giving insight into global genetic diversity trends over a 34-year period. The results are an intricate, instructive guide on the human disturbances causing the most harm, as well as the conservation interventions proving most effective. By applying a landmark meta-analysis methodology, the […]
A bee or not a bee? That is the question!Identifying pollinators can be a challenging task when exploring your community garden, tending to your home garden, or while taking a stroll in the park. However, there are many resources available to help you identify the bees, hoverflies, butterflies and other important pollinators in your neighbourhood. […]
At a time when ecological anxiety is high, and many are overwhelmed with an associated feeling of helplessness, the role of environmental organisations is imperative for restoring a sense of hope from the ground up. At PlantingSeeds, we see the necessity to consider all aspects of environmental revival, and the much-overlooked role of pollinators is […]
Small green spaces making a big impact It’s time to elevate the value of small green spaces. Up until recently, the prevailing view was that a larger green urban area was superior to numerous small spaces of greenery in supporting biodiversity. But new research is turning that view on its head. While large parks and […]