Brown brick & green edges | A Brunswick garden that embraces its past
Designed by Miniscapes, this soft, welcoming Melbourne garden invites play, veggie and herbs growing, hoop-shooting, and quiet moments in the sun.
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Holly MacCallum
Hello garden enthusiasts
I'm Holly and I tackle all things administrative and organisational for Sage Journal.
Whether it's setting up systems, helping gather content or diving into any task thrown my way, I'm here to help out wherever I can to facilitate this gorgeous journal!
A little bit about me - I love to travel the world and keep Emma on her toes with my ever-changing locations and time zones. Exploring different cultures and parts of the world, and meeting people from all walks of life is a core value for me. I am definitely in my element when I am surrounded by inspiring people.
As someone who does not have a green finger whatsoever and who is very new to my gardening journey, I am learning about a whole new and exciting world.
The Sage community is certainly a special one and I am excited to see how it blossoms and to grow with it!
The Oaks Garden | Meadows & woodland plantings beneath historic canopies
Balancing preservation and play, The Oaks Garden protects a grove of historic oaks while creating a family landscape of meadows, winding paths and woodland planting.
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A family garden in Victoria with global influence
This Camberwell garden brings together seasonal beauty, edible planting and layered design, shaped by the homeowners’ South African and American roots.
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A woodland-inspired coastal garden in Takapuna
This Takapuna property balances open lawn, coastal resilience and layered planting to create a calm, textural space for family life.
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Recipe | One-pan salmon with smashed potatoes, romesco & satsumas
A delicious and easy one-pan salmon recipe from Gretchen Lowe's: My Weekend Table
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A quaint historic cottage garden in Ophir
Complete with cosy charm and gorgeous garden views, Ryan’s Cottage in Ophir, NZ is the perfect accommodation for your next getaway.
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Cha No Niwa | Kazuyuki Ishihara’s Japanese tea garden at Chelsea
Kazuyuki Ishihara's Cha No Niwa — a Japanese tea garden — was awarded RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year, People’s Choice Best Show Garden and a Gold Medal at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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From prison to possibility through horticulture | Jo Thompson’s Glasshouse Garden at Chelsea
'The Glasshouse Garden' — a healing garden that empowers women in prison and celebrates second chances through horticulture.
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A garden for experimentation | Where Saint Remy’s Seam Lam and Cam Gilmour test ideas, plants & patience
A constantly evolving home garden that also serves as a testing ground for new ideas by landscape design duo Seam Lam and Cam Gilmour of Saint Remy.
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Designed to challenge perceptions & celebrate difference | The Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden at Chelsea
Awarded Peoples Choice Best Small Show Garden and a Silver Gilt medal winner — the Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden offered an immersive, semi-wooded space aimed to celebrate the individuality and strength of people with Down’s syndrome.
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A mid-century garden in Ōtūmoetai with its own gin garden
A family garden designed to bring everyday joy, complete with a ‘Gin Garden’ filled with herbs and edible flowers, perfect for dressing up your summer drinks.
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A garden for pollinators & first-time gardeners | Medal-winning garden: ‘Turfed Out’
A clear departure from the usual lawn-heavy layout of a garden, this design champions both biodiversity and resilience. With a focus on supporting pollinators and drought tolerance.
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A garden for all seasons | Created for two garden-loving retirees in Oatlands, Sydney
Designed for a retired couple, this NSW garden is somewhere to potter, unwind and simply enjoy being among their plants.
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A textural garden that connects work, life & landscape in rural Christchurch
A modern country garden just outside Christchurch, this low-maintenance landscape blends soft grasses, seasonal texture and functional outdoor spaces to create a relaxed, lived-in connection to its rural setting.
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A reimagined Middle Park warehouse | A Melbourne home with six garden spaces
In Middle Park, Melbourne, Andy Murray Landscape Design has turned a former industrial site into six welcoming garden spaces.
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Fields, family & the garden in between | A rural New South Wales garden
Located on a rural estate in New South Wales, this contemporary garden is part of a functioning family-run farm.
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A Californian garden reimagined | Layering landscape, lifestyle & architectural legacy in Coronado
Blending native planting, sculptural form and family-focused design, this reimagined garden creates a sanctuary that honours both its architectural roots and its coastal Californian setting.
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A native garden revival for this Australian heritage home
This garden brings together lush biodiversity and contemporary style to suit a heritage home that has been architecturally reimagined.
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A garden retreat on the Kāpiti Coast with a touch of European influence
This outdoor space is inspired by the homeowners past roots in Europe, and was designed and built for their return to New Zealand.
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The Remuera garden with coastal planting & floating ‘lily pad’ decks
Overlooking an estuary in Remuera, this garden design connects the home to its surroundings with floating circular ‘lily pad’ decks and coastal planting. Inspired by the tidal landscape, the design creates a peaceful retreat while supporting a thriving ecosystem.
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A Northcote home with a garden view from every room
In Northcote, Melbourne, a striking garden designed by Andy Murray surrounds a modern home, offering ever-changing views from every room.
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A garden designed to thrive in the northern Sydney beach town of Clareville
This coastal property on Clareville Beach was transformed from a struggling, one-dimensional garden into a thriving space for homeowners to retreat to.
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Fire and steel: Elevating a modest courtyard in the Macedon Ranges
Tucked away in the Macedon Ranges in Woodend, Victoria, this reimagined courtyard proves that clever landscape design can overcome spatial limitations.
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Designed for the elements | A resilient coastal garden on Raumati Beach
In Raumati Beach, this garden has transformed from a quaint bach into a stunning coastal space, showcasing landscape architecture by Mark Newdick.
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Mother Ocean | A garden inspired by the power and change of the sea
The “Mother Ocean” garden, showcased at the 2024 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, draws inspiration from the fluidity and symbolism of ocean waves, capturing the beauty and resilience of nature’s inevitable cycles of change.
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A family garden in Moonee Ponds designed to blend beauty and purpose
Located in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, this striking garden was designed to cater to all ages, with three generations living under one roof.
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The Blairgowrie Hideaway | A coastal retreat in Victoria
This Mornington Peninsula garden is a secluded coastal sanctuary, hosting an array of native Australian plant life.
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A cottage garden in Central Victoria inspired by the English country landscape
A garden in Central Victoria, inspired by the iconic English country landscapes. This design balances traditional cottage plants with contemporary elements that integrate with the home’s cottage aesthetic.
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An elegant, evolving garden for an active family | The Amber project, South Australia
A green garden in the Mount Lofty Ranges, tailored to suit a family of four and their playful Border Collie.
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A sleek outdoor escape in Khandallah’s hills
This Khandallah property’s outdoor space has been redesigned with sleek, modern elements to create a stylish and functional retreat for a busy family.
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