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Creamy tomato soup served with creamy herby drizzle, recipe by Rhiannon Baldock

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Roasted tomato soup with cheese soldiers

Perfect for soup season, this soul-warming tomato soup is from More Than Toast, by Rhiannon Baldock

Stack of vegetable fritters on plate served with garlic yoghurt dressing, recipe by Rhiannon Baldock

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Fridge fritters with garlicky chilli yoghurt

A simple recipe for fritters that can be substituted with almost any veggies from your fridge from More Than Toast, by Rhiannon Baldock

Potato salad served on plate served with herby dressing, recipe by Rhiannon Baldock

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Honey mustard smashed potato salad

Rhiannon Baldock's take on the classic potato salad, recipe from More Than Toast

Dianella intermedia (blue berry) illustration from Aotearoa in bloom book

Books, Plants

Dianella (Tūrutu) | Bringing in the birds with this native perennial

Discover how perennial and NZ native Dianella (Tūrutu) can transform your garden into a thriving haven for Aotearoa’s native birdlife.

Green curry stew recipe from Tender by Lucy Tweed

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Green curry stew

An aromatic Thai recipe built around your choice of slow-braised meat and infused with herbs, from Tender by Lucy Tweed

Unctuous Eggplant Shakshuka recipe from Tender by Lucy Tweed

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Unctuous eggplant shakshuka

A hearty, spice-laced and deeply satisfying recipe for Eggplant Shakshuka recipe from Tender by Lucy Tweed

Gardens

A pollinator’s haven | Beauty in a Cape Woolamai garden

A garden designed for two young homeowners, featuring a pollinator-friendly planting scheme intended to attract bees and butterflies.

Ben Saunders X Sage Journal - Thornbury Project

Gardens

A family-friendly Victorian garden planted for wildlife

Ben Saunders Landscapes thoughtfully designed this garden to provide a space where a young family can play and relax, while also creating a welcoming habitat for local wildlife.

Books, Guides

Cecelia Fox | On floral design, Ikebana & breaking rules

Florist and author of Pretty Dirty, Melanie Cecilia Stapleton, shares her creative approach to floral design.

Image from Flow Hive's Book of Bees & Beekeeping by Cedar & Stuart Anderson

Books, Guides

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.

Plants, Recipes

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.

Guides

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!

Tammy watering house plants from The Plant Book

Books, Guides

The ultimate guide to watering your houseplants

Tammy Huynh, a qualified horticulturist and passionate plant woman, shares this comprehensive guide to watering houseplants.

Gifts for gardeners – Sage Journal Gift Guide

Guides

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!).

Stone cottage surrounded by dense greenery and shaded garden plants

Books, How-to

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.

Dense planting of species in a sustainable home food forest

Books, Plants

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.

Picking flowers in meadow garden at House of Florelle

Gardens, People, Travel

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.

Sustainable orchard garden full of pear and fruit trees

Books, How-to

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.