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Invertebrates – our unsung biodiversity heroes – need help
Titled: ‘This is the way the world ends; not with a bang but a whimper’, an alarming new study published in December 2024 in the academic journal ‘Extinction’, points to the compelling nature of our work at PlantingSeeds which supports pollinators and particularly invertebrates. PlantingSeeds’ B&B Highway and its other vital programs strive to help […]
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For your library of life: The Bee Squad - Out Soon!
The Bee Squad: Boosting biodiversity in your neighbourhood Due for February 1st release and available for a 20% discount pre-order, Dr Judy Friedlander, PlantingSeeds' founder and CEO's new book gives children (and their parents) the tools and ideas they need to take charge. The Bee Squad is a fun, informative and practical guide to help […]
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Celebrating 2024’s National Schools’ BioBlitz Champion!
Eleven-year old Rocky D. from Melbourne’s northern suburbs is this year’s National Schools’ Citizen Science B&B BioBlitz Superstar! Posting almost 1,500 observations including birds such as a galah, a dusky moorhen and red-rumped parrot, plants such as the slender thistle, strawberry clover, golden wattle and ivy leaved violet, insects such as the plantain moth and […]
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Pollinators Around the World
Since our team is composed of people from around the world who love travelling, we thought it would be fun to share the different pollinators they've spotted during their adventures. Monarch ButterflyDanaus plexippus Wisconsin, USA Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), Wisconsin’s state butterfly, are a common sight in Southern Wisconsin from mid-May to late October. Known […]
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Native Lawn Alternatives
In a previous article, we discussed the drawbacks of turf grass (PlantingSeeds). In this feature, we explore sustainable alternatives to traditional lawns. Maintaining a traditional grass lawn involves regular work and raises significant environmental issues. To achieve a particular aesthetic look, grass lawns require regular upkeep: mowing, fertilising, and consistent watering. This maintenance not only […]
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First up – First Nations
Supporting initiatives that care for Country PlantingSeeds Projects acknowledges and proudly supports First Nations peoples in Australia in their active pursuit of caring for Country. Here, we shine the spotlight on three organisations owned and run[JF1] [JM2] by First Nations peoples in Australia that are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and inviting others to learn more […]