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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

August gardening guide | Late winter gardening

Spring is on it’s way! Though we’re not there yet. Late winter storms still work hard for us in the garden – the heavy rains are cleaning up unwelcome insect life around the garden, the winds are removing dead debris and leaves from trees and tidying the garden. Nature is at work.

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