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As spring arrives, Issue 41 of Pip explores the connections between healthy ecosystems, abundant harvests and human wellbeing. -Supporting pollinators: attract a diversity of pollinators for healthier harvests -Summer abundance: master seed raising for productive summer gardens -The food we grow: Jane and Jimmy Barnes celebrate homegrown food and life by the river -Sprouting and activating: turn pantry staples into fresh food at home -In tune with life: a sustainable home designed around music, gardening and natural light -Healing through water: explore the restorative power of rivers, lakes and oceans And as always, all your regulars – from seed saving and medicinal plants to Indigenous knowledge, pests and diseases and seasonal guidance.

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A round-up of things we’ve come across and think are worth sharing.

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Across northern Malawi, school children are learning permaculture through hands-on gardening, soil care and sustainable design. With clubs now running at 28 schools, the programme is helping young people grow food, build practical skills and create more resilient school environments.

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From the way water supports our bodies to its effects on stress, movement and wellbeing, researchers are uncovering more about the many ways our lives are connected to water. Whether we’re swimming, soaking our feet or simply sitting beside it, there’s more to water’s benefits than meets the eye.

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With an El Niño shaping conditions across Australia, hotter weather and dry spells are firmly on the summer radar. We look at what’s happening and how our gardens, homes and communities can better handle the heat.

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A selection of letters from our readers, sharing thoughts, experiences and perspectives on the things that matter to them.

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For Gunditjmara people, caring for Country is inseparable from caring for community. Through restoring Country, respecting Indigenous knowledge and sharing it with future generations, these connections are being strengthened and renewed.

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