A year in the garden | What to plant, grow & do each season

GARDENING GUIDES, HOW-TOS & RECIPES FOR EVERY SEASON

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What We Do

Sage is a place of botanical and garden storytelling and education. The go-to platform for gardening inspiration and education in New Zealand, wider Australasia and beyond.

An online magazine full of inspirational and educational articles. Seasonal learning with our Spring and Autumn Gardening Series‘. Workshops and events.

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Our Philosophy

Sage started from a passion for green spaces and an interest in how a garden can be an extension of the home. A love of outdoor “rooms” and extra spaces to dwell, gather, play and create — gardens as a work of art, and a means for creativity.

We write to foster a reweaving of the planet and its people. Including stories on a range of themes: art and science; people; eating and making; exploring, living and growing.

POPULAR SEASONAL GUIDES

Guides, Plants

Autumn seed sowing guide | Vegetables & flowers to sow in autumn

Seed sowing is one of the most important jobs in the autumn garden. It’s time to sow winter vegetables and hardy annual flowers. This autumn seed sowing guide outlines what to sow in your autumn garden and the methods you can use to guarantee successful germination.

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