A painter’s palette | A garden of gentle colour at The Blue House
Illustrator Jenny Cooper has shaped a soft, expressive garden around her home – The Blue House – in North Canterbury. A story told in partnership with Resene.
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Here, you’ll find stories that explore and celebrate the beauty of places and people found within green spaces. Plus, loads of practical gardening advice and how-tos.
Gardening Series, Guides, How-to, Plants
How to grow dahlias from seed
Step-by-step instructions on how to grow dahlias from seed.
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Recipe | Warm cauliflower, quinoa & chickpea salad
A straightforward recipe for warm cauliflower, quinoa & chickpea salad.
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Recipe | Asian kale with cabbage, peanuts & mint
A quick recipe for Asian kale served with cabbage, peanuts and mint, with a tangy Asian dressing
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Recipe | Spiced salmon with edamame & creamy avocado sauce
A recipe for spiced salmon served with edamame and a creamy avocado sauce to balance it out.
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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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Living mulch: A smarter way to garden
What is living mulch? And how and what do we do with it?
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Wintering well | Growing flowers, herbs & bulbs indoors during winter
As well as embracing a brisk morning wander to look for signs of life in the tulip bed, ‘wintering’ involves bringing the outside in, so we can pay attention and enjoy it up close.
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Recipe | Hazelnut romesco sauce
A tasty romesco sauce pairs perfectly paired with seafood or roast veggies.
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Recipe | Kūmara gnocchi with burnt sage butter & pecorino
A rich yet relaxed recipe for Kūmara gnocchi from Gretchen Lowe's: My Weekend Table
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Recipe | Roast butternut & beet salad with orange whipped feta & hazelnuts
A sweet and sticky roast veggie salad bursting with flavours from Gretchen Lowe’s: My Weekend Table
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