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Gardening and environment

With such a wonderful diversity of native plants and environments, Australia is a great place for gardening of all sorts. A large range of introduced plant species also make for some stunning traditional gardens around the country. Seniors.gov.au has endeavoured to provide an extensive range of online gardening and environment resources as follows.

The aim of the scheme is to promote the knowledge and pleasure of gardens and gardening across Australia.

An informal, community-based organisation linking people interested in community gardening across Australia.

Displaying plants for the enjoyment and education of visitors and for research into plant classification and biology.

Provides access to online services and information provided by Australian, State and Local Governments of relevance to the Australian environment.

Includes a list of garden clubs, societies and associations throughout Australia, a diary of events, and other gardening resources and tips.

A program aimed at providing older gardeners and their family with ideas and concepts to improve the quality of life and enjoyment of gardening for older gardeners.

The Australian Broadcasting Commission has an excellent online version of this very popular show.

A national online Gardening magazine.

Helps communities understand problems and find solutions to problems in their local area.

Manages 21 parks and reserves throughout Australia, including 6 Commonwealth National Parks, 13 Commonwealth Marine Protected Areas and 2 Botanic Gardens.

Water use is becoming increasingly important as it affects Australia’s rural and regional areas, city life, economic and environmental welfare.

Each Australian State and Territory Government has their own agencies responsible for the management of the environment

A national community program that encourages all Australians to become involved in the protection and management of their waterways and catchment areas.