Thinking about beekeeping? | 5 things to consider before you begin
Cedar & Stuart Anderson, of Flow Hive, highlight the necessary steps to take before you start your journey into beekeeping.
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Freshly minted | A herb with history + mojito recipe
From Roman banquet tables to backyard mojitos, mint has long refreshed spirits and seasoned lives. In our latest piece – brought to you by Mint Realty – we trace its history, share growing notes – and include a simple mojito recipe for good measure.
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February Gardening Guide | Late summer gardening
February is still an exciting and rewarding time for harvesting your summer edibles. Now's the time to start clearing out some of the overgrown jungle that was your summer crop, giving your veggie garden some space to get growing its autumn and winter crops. You can even start thinking about planting your spring bulbs!
The ultimate guide to watering your houseplants
Tammy Huynh, a qualified horticulturist and passionate plant woman, shares this comprehensive guide to watering houseplants.
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Last minute gifts for gardeners: Gift guide for your favourite green thumb
We’ve curated a list of the best gifts for your green-thumbed friends and family members (or perhaps a wee treat for yourself!).
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How to create a shade garden: Shade plants by season
Martha Stewart’s guide on how to choose which specimens to incorporate into your own shady garden.
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The layers of a food forest | The Urban Food Forester
Growing your own fruit, veggies and herbs can be time-consuming. But by harnessing the power of perennials, trees and shrubs, you can establish a thriving ecosystem that requires minimal upkeep – perfect for busy people.
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All in the details | House of Florelle
Through House of Florelle, Georgia Casey welcomes visitors to her rural property for floral workshops, garden parties and events that showcase her love of flowers, creativity and the finer things.
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Your ever-changing orchard | Homegrown fruit: A Practical Guide
If you’ve ever dreamed of growing your own fruit but weren’t sure where to begin, let us introduce you to Homegrown Fruit: A Practical Guide. The book is packed with straightforward advice for your easy orchard life – growing prolific, healthy fruit trees at home.
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Recipe | Michael Rantassi’s simple potato salad
An easy recipe potato salad from Salata, by Michael Rantissi and Kirsty Frawley
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Recipe | Watermelon & feta salad
This salad sings of summer. Recipe from Salata, by Michael Rantissi and Kirsty Frawley
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Maximising your garden | Springtime succession sowing, companion plants & vertical gardening
How to maximise your vegetable garden in the final month of spring for abundant summer harvesting...
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November gardening guide | Feeding, sowing & planting summer crops
Feeding, sowing & planting. What to do & plant in your garden in November.
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How to raise a family on homegrown food
Abylene Chalmers became proficient in growing organic food and shares steps on planning a garden that can feed your family.
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Floral abundance | How Canterbury gardener Kate Williams creates her flower field each season
Canterbury gardener & floral workshop host shares with us how she prepares her large flower field and what she plants in it.
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Recipe | Teddy’s favourite garden greens pasta
Made from greens found in the garden all year round, this simple pasta recipe if a favourite of Jane & Jimmy Barnes' grandchildren.
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Recipe | Off the vine tomato pasta
This is quick, easy and fresh – straight out of the summer garden. Recipe by Jane & Jimmy Barnes.
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Recipe | Timmy’s never fail pavlova
Jimmy Barnes was taught to make this recipe by New Zealand chef Peter Gordon, who learned it from his mum, Timmy.
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A Sydney garden created with the whole family in mind
By reclaiming neglected corners of the property, this garden brings new life and a sense of individuality to the home.
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Planting out your summer seedlings | Labour weekend gardening
Labour Weekend means it's finally time (for most regions) to plant out your summer vegetables and flower seedlings. Here's how...
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Foraging cherry blossoms + Forest’s cherry blossom gin fizz recipe
Chef Plabita Florence, the force behind Auckland restaurant 'Forest', reflects on foraging cherry blossoms and shares her recipe for a cherry blossom gin fizz with Eat Wild's Sophie Merkins
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Case Studies | A story of plant travel
Case Studies: A Story of Plant Travel is a book that, through striking photography and reflective essays, reminds us that our values and choices shape the land beneath our feet.
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Waxgills Gliophorus | A hidden world of New Zealand fungi
Waxgills Gliophorus fungi – some of the breathtaking, often overlooked New Zealand fungi.
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October gardening guide | Feeding, sowing & planting in your mid-spring garden
Feeding, sowing & planting in mid spring. What to do & plant in your garden in October.
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What is a food forest?
Angela Clifford and Nick Gill from The Food Farm in North Canterbury talk us through what a food farm is, and how they set up their food forest layers.
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How to grow hydrangeas in your cut flower garden
A guide for growing and picking hydrangeas – The Floral Dream by Olivia McCord
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Recipe | Cos, zhoug ranch & spiced nuts
A delicious salad recipe from renowned Auckland restaurant, Fatima’s. Includes separate recipes for zhoug and Fatima's spiced nuts.
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Recipe | Carrots, lentils & labneh
A dish comprising of Moroccan-inspired carrots, lentils and labneh from renowned Auckland restaurant, Fatima’s. Includes separate recipes for labneh and spiced vinaigrette.
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Beatrix Potter’s garden of mischief | Why Mr McGregor’s garden still captivates us
Discover how Beatrix Potter transformed a simple kitchen garden into a story of mischief, danger and enduring charm.
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Recipe | La piña
A non-alcoholic pineapple and lime based mocktail recipe from The Madrusan Cocktail Companion
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