The rural kitchen in Aotearoa, 1800–1940 | Growing fruit, vegetables and grains
Katie Cooper shares the evolution of growing fruit, vegetables and grains in New Zealand from 1250 CE through to the 1900’s.
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August Harvest | Garden-to-table: Cheesy leek and spicy cauliflower pasta recipe
August harvesting and in-season produce. Plus tips on cooking, eating and growing cauliflower with Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess.
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Celebrating the winter season | Garden musings with Bri DiMattina
Bri DiMattina, recipe developer, gardener & author of Nostrana, shares with us her insight and 6 of her favourite winter gardening activities...
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Going to ground | Winter garden task list
The gardening to do list is always a little lighter as we move into winter, though while you might consider having a little break, the soil absolutely isn’t. The life beneath your feet is as alive and as busy as ever.
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Potted colour | Plant combos for winter & spring pots
Planting in pots for winter and spring is a gorgeous way to add colour to your decks, patios and entrance ways.
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Gardening as an art form | Super Bloom
Jac Semmler's guide to gardening as an art form - and the three key ingredients: colour, shape and texture.
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How to grow & care for Rudbeckia (Coneflowers)
Jac Semmlers’ guide to growing and caring for Rudbeckia. Includes planting partners for Rudbeckia Hirta, Rudbeckia laciniata & Rudbeckia maxima.
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How to improve & prepare your soil for planting
A guide to understanding and improving your soil for the best health and vitality of your plants.
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What to plant in July | Winter planting guide
What to be planting in your winter garden this July — trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables...
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July Harvest | Garden-to-table: Brussels sprouts with cashew tahini & dates
July harvesting and in-season produce. Plus tips on cooking, eating and growing Brussels sprouts with Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess.
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Gardening with kids | 9 ideas to involve children in the garden
Keeping kids engaged, learning and having fun can be a big task at times. Getting kids involved in the garden is a fantastic way to keep kids occupied, not to mention all the lessons there are to be learned from nature.
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How to | Multisow beetroot
Beetroot is a hardy vegetable and a crop that can grow year-round. By sowing a little often, you have a constant supply.
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The importance of soil | How to develop good soil with organic matter
Philip Thomsen’s guide to fertile soil. He shares insight into the various types of soil, the importance of soil and how to develop good soil with organic matter.
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Recipe | Tamarillo clafoutis
Nici Wicke’s recipe for Tamarillo Clafoutis - scaled back to be the perfect portion for one person to enjoy. (Substitution ideas for other fruits included.)
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Recipe | Sticky eggplant
This recipe by Nici Wickes balances sweet and savoury flavours together perfectly. Delicious over rice or as a side.
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Recipe | Gorgeous blackberry & apple galette
Another tasty recipe by Nici WIckes that’s been curated for one person - delicious with Blackberry and Apple or any other surplus seasonal fruit you may like to try!
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Winter Cultivation | Mulching
Winter is the perfect time to prepare garden beds and soil. Plus, gardening tips from gardener Kate Williams of The After Hours Stylist.
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June harvest | Garden-to-table: Leek, pumpkin & ricotta soup recipe
A delicious recipe from Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess. Plus tips on in-season produce and harvests this month...
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Early winter gardening tips | Planting bulbs, dividing perennials & seed saving
Early June garden tips from Rachel Gray of Gray Floral Nursery & Garden Centre.
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Recipe | Lemon Coconut Loaf
This is an incredibly simple loaf recipe, and is delicious with any type of citrus.
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Recipe | End of season red & green tomato relish
This is the perfect recipe for using up the last of the tomatoes on your plants that won’t have enough time to ripen this late in the season.
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Recipe | Miso creamed corn & kimchi toastie
Homemade creamed corn is so delicious and very easy. This Asian inspired toastie version by The Modern Mess does not disappoint!
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April Harvest | Garden-to-table with Bri DiMattina’s sweet & savoury porridge recipes
19 April | What edibles to plant & harvest. Plus a seasonal sweet AND savoury porridge option by Bri DiMattina.
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Plant profile | Rengarenga (Arthropodium cirratum)
Peter Langlands’ guide to one of New Zealand’s unique native plants - Rengarenga.
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Recipe | Cauliflower caponata by Anna Jones
Caponata is a masterclass in balancing sweet, sour and salty. This version, by Anna Jones, has the texture of a stew and can be eaten warm as an antipasto, as is most common in Italy, or on toast or tossed through pasta.
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Recipe | Double lemon cake with streusel topping by Anna Jones
This cake recipe, by Anna Jones, is loaded with three types of lemon: lemon zest studded through the cake batter, the curd on top and a hit in the streusel topping.
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Recipe | Courgettes agrodolce with sticky onions by Anna Jones
Agrodolce means sweet and sour in Italian. In this recipe, Anna Jones uses courgettes, but can be done with aubergine, thinly sliced butternut squash or fennel.
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Ice flower kitchen creations | Nature craft projects for tamariki
Gardening with kids | There’s something so magical about flowers frozen in ice. These floral ice shapes are a fun activity for kids, from Play Wild by Rachel Clare.
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How to make ‘hulk hands’ with microgreens | Nature craft projects for tamariki
Gardening with kids | Transform your hand into a giant green monster hand in a matter of days — then eat it! A fun activity for kids, from Play Wild by Rachel Clare.
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