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Free plants for Moreton Bay residents
Did you know Moreton Bay City Council offers free native plants to owners of residential properties in the region? Here’s the details
Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community
The community, including tradies and home DIY customers have embraced the Sunshine Mitre 10 superstore since it opened about eight months ago at North Lakes. Those who have not yet checked it out are encouraged to take a look. Here’s what is on offer
Fire ants warning after local nests found
The recent discovery of fire ant nests in Burpengary East is proof the dangerous pests are still a real threat and vigilance is key to eradicating them. Here’s the details and what to look for
Teaming up to close the food loop
A partnership between Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten and a Beachmere-based business is turning food waste from all its centres into compost, soil and worm castings. Here’s what’s happening
Top five tips for spring gardening
The Bureau of Meteorology may be forecasting a wetter than average spring and summer, but Redcliffe Garden Centre’s Sondra Grainger says if you prepare your garden for the ‘wet season’ as you would every year, there’s no reason why it can’t thrive. Here’s her tips for success
Spring selling real estate spotlight on Moreton Bay Region
It’s the first day of spring and the start of what has traditionally been the best time to sell a house. We chat to Richardson & Wrench Caboolture about the market in the northern part of the region and share tips on how to get the best price for your home
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Stop lawn grub invasion
Lawn grubs can decimate a lawn in just a few days, as many people discovered in February when favourable weather conditions prompted a plague-like hatching event.
Spring gardening tips
Spring’s the season most green thumbs live for, when our gardens come back to life after winter.
From little things, big things grow
The Samford Edible Garden Trail team is taking things to the next level thanks to a Moreton Bay Regional Council Grant
Care team harvests state award
The Let’s Dig In therapeutic gardening team, at Bolton Clarke Inverpine in Murrumba Downs, is celebrating after winning the Queensland Team category of the Leading Aged Services Australia Awards for Excellence.
Why father's lawn was key to Liam's dream
Four years ago, Liam Hughes came up with a life-changing plan – all he needed was his father’s lawn in Ferny Hills! Once he got the nod to dig up the grass, Lot 81 Micro Farm was born at Ferny Hills.
How to make your own terrarium
Are you stuck for space, but still want to bring a bit of the ‘outside’ into your home? Why not test your green thumb with your very own terrarium?
Pull-on your gumboots: Autumn gardening jobs you can do this weekend
The weather’s getting cooler, pumpkin soup is back on the menu, and the bread-making craze is still going strong.
National Recycling Week: How our region supports the cause
Our local hospitality and tourism operators in the Moreton Bay Region are very supportive of the war on waste and are proud to support National Recycling Week.
There’s never been a better time to start growing food at home. This is how Basilea Living Herbs got #MoretonBayTough
When cafes and restaurants closed their doors or moved to takeaway menus, all but two of Sarah Heath’s regular hospitality customers cancelled their orders for living herbs and edible flowers.
Perfect Christmas Gifts for Green Thumbs
If you use your imagination, there's no shortage of Christmas gift ideas for green thumbs of all ages.
