Will Studd came into our lives in the best way possible: cheese. The internationally acclaimed cheese expert, writer and TV host is responsible for creating, importing and distributing some of the best cheeses you’ll find in Australia.

But Will isn’t just about the cheese. He’s also a passionate gardener and has created a lush, sub-tropical wonderland, complete with over 180 species of palm trees, and a huge vegetable garden in his Byron Bay home.

After our team photographed this lush paradise in Byron a few months ago, Georgina Reid of The Planthunter caught up with Will to learn more about his gardening journey across two states, and his commitment to the process.

It is a cliché, but a well founded one, that good things take time. And in this case, collaboration!

The team at Outdoor Establishments first started work on the The Melleray Gardens in Mosman, Sydney in 2011… and after a second stage of work in 2015, are still maintaining the stunning site today. In collaboration with BKH Architects, Hampton Architecture and Trend Constructions, this elegant garden has taken home a swag of awards – including The Graham Ross Residential Landscape Construction of the Year.

It is well established that the mass production of meat is a huge contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, takes up enormous amounts of farmland, uses precious water supplies, and in factory farming, involves animal rights abuses and exploitative conditions for low paid workers. Incorporating more plant-based meals into our lifestyle is a proven way to contribute to an issue that can seem pretty overwhelming!

In support of Meat Free Week this week – an initiative supported by  Bowel Cancer Australia, World Animal Protection and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation – today we’re sharing some of our favourite veggie recipes from the TDF food archives.

Even the most carnivorous of eaters will be asking for second helpings!

Usually, when people downsize to an apartment, they lose the opportunity to have a garden beyond a few well-placed pot plants. Not so for today’s green thumbs!

When Klaus and Anne Schindhelm moved from a one-acre property in Sydney’s Northern suburbs to an apartment in Rozelle, their garden-life was far from over. After enlisting the help of landscape designer Adam Robinson, they created an expansive green oasis in their apartment’s ‘backyard’ that could rival most gardens in the ground!

Georgina Reid visits Klaus and Anne to learn more about their slice of paradise that thrives in the harsh, exposed conditions.

Spring is here! And it’s made all the more joyous by one of our favourite Melbourne foodies, Julia Busuttil Nishimura, who is back with another simple-yet-delicious seasonal recipe.

Today, the acclaimed author and self-taught cook shares a fresh, flavoursome, and teenie-bit-nostalgic dish!

When engaged to design the conversion of a Redfern factory into apartments, SJB director Adam Haddow jumped at the chance to purchase the penthouse. 

These days, you’ll likely find Adam and his husband relaxing in their now complete apartment, opening to a spectacular multi-zoned, rooftop garden created by William Dangar of Dangar Barin Smith. 

This home is an example of what can be achieved when an inner-city rooftop’s potential is truly harnessed!

We’re immensely chuffed to launch a new monthly column today!  Author and passionate self-taught cook Julia Busuttil Nishimura will be joining us each month, sharing a snapshot of the seasonal flavours in her kitchen, along with one super easy, recipe. SO EXCITED!

Julia kicks off the column today with a fresh, flavour-packed salad inspired by an ingredient that’s juicy and abundant at this time year – citrus!