Gardening Tips for Autumn 2024
With lower humidity and cooler temperatures, many pest insects have gone and there are so many more plant varieties you can grow.
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Through education, community programmes, useful resources and information Living Smart aims to empower the Sunshine Coast to adopt simple, sustainable lifestyle changes that make a positive impact now and for future generations.
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Dark sky reserve, have your say
The Sunshine Coast has quality night skies in a number of areas across the region. Have your say on the proposed Dark Sky Reserve.
Harvest your basil for this classic pesto
This weekend, harvest any basil you're growing before it dies back and make this classic basic pesto. Enjoy tossed through pasta.
Light pollution affects coastal ecosystems
Find out how this underwater ‘canary’ is warning of the impacts
Quirky reuse hack
Nothing sparks innovation more than something that's about to be binned.
Join the yarning circle
Come share a yarn and forge new friendships
Sustainable self-care
Book in for a fun back-to-basics workshops. Your skin will love you.
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