Plant Heroes
About Plant Heroes
Who we are, what we cover and how Plant Heroes creates practical, trustworthy guides to plants, gardens, soil and the natural world.
Plant Heroes is a collection of stories, videos and podcasts from around Australia, showcasing people who are saving plant species. Some of them you would expect to find working in conservation — others might surprise you.
They are scientists, consultants, government officers, farmers, urban developers and community volunteers. All of them have something in common: they use a unique form of conservation, translocation, to save plants — moving plants, or plant parts, from places where they are threatened to places where they will, hopefully, survive and thrive.
From plant heroes to everyday growers
Those stories taught us something simple: anyone can help living things grow. So we set out to answer the questions people actually ask about plants — in the garden, on the farm, in the kitchen and in the wider environment. Today Plant Heroes publishes 46,865 articles across 286 topics, from improving clay soil and stopping weeds before they spread, to harvesting vegetables at their peak and storing produce so it lasts.
What we cover
- Gardening & plant care — vegetables, herbs, fruit, lawns, containers, houseplants, pruning, watering and propagation.
- Soil, compost & ecology — how healthy soil works, natural pest control, pollinators and wildlife-friendly gardens.
- Harvest & food — picking at the right time, storing and preserving produce, and food safety basics.
- Environment & sustainability — conservation, climate, invasive species and practical ways to reduce waste.
- Science explained — plant biology, agriculture and environmental research in plain language.
What we believe
Accuracy first
We rely on established horticultural and scientific knowledge and correct mistakes quickly.
Clear answers
The answer comes first, followed by the detail you need to act on it.
Nature-friendly
Where it works, we favour methods that protect soil, water, pollinators and wildlife.
Independent
Advertising keeps the site free, but it never decides what we write.
How we work
Our articles are written and edited by a small independent team of writers and editors who care about plants. We explain how we choose topics, research and review content, and handle corrections in our Editorial Policy. Plant Heroes is supported by advertising; you can read how ads and cookies work on this site in our Privacy Policy.
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Get in touch
Know a plant hero whose story should be told? Spotted an error, or have a question we haven’t answered yet? We’d love to hear from you — write to [email protected] or visit our contact page.