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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.

Guides, How-to

How to | Direct sow carrots in spring

Carrots are a crop that can be tricky to germinate - so here are some key tips to help you prepare your spring garden.

Guides

Creating a spring planting plan | Vegetable & flowering annual garden planning

Tips for planning your spring plantings in your vegetable or annual flower garden.

Gardens

A rural cottage garden with sentimental significance | Donvale Cottage

This enchanting garden transports you to a world of romance and tranquillity. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, the picturesque cottage garden is surrounded by lush perennial plantings, creating a haven of natural beauty.

Gardens

From the gully to garden | Creating a native haven at home in Wellington

Inspired by the regeneration in their neighbouring gully, a family have set out to transform their garden into a sanctuary for native birds and plants. A space where nature thrives alongside daily life.

Guides, How-to

Sowing summer veggies & protecting seedling transplants | End of winter gardening

Tips on sowing your summer vegetables and protecting seedling transplants at the end of winter and early spring.

Gardens

Sky-high sustainability | The Danish rooftop urban farming success story

ØsterGRO is an urban rooftop farm in Copenhagen that grows organic produce, and runs a year-round restaurant. It exists to bridge the gap between rural and urban dwellers.

Plants

Winter showstoppers | What to plant for your winter garden

Dive into our collection of the best winter plants, that not only survive but thrive in winter, ensuring your garden stays captivating all year round.

Books

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.

Guides, Recipes

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.

Gardens, People

The Pegasus Bay Gardener | Cultivating the expansive grounds of a North Canterbury winery

Paula Kelly, gardener at Pegasus Bay Winery, transforms its grounds with decades of horticultural passion and experience, creating stunningly beautiful gardens in North Canterbury.

Guides, People

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...

Guides

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.

Guides

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.

Gardens

Creating year-round interest in a compact Scottish garden

This project began with a blank canvas—an empty, turfed landscape area. The intention was to use perennials and other plants to bring life and vibrancy to what was currently an uninspired outdoor space.

Books, Guides

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.

Books, Plants

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.

Gardens

Creating a garden of beauty, softness & scent for botanical skincare brand owner

With a homeowner who creates aromatic products, it's no surprise that Georgina Nelson wanted her own garden to reflect the key principles of her brand - combining beauty, softness and scent.

Guides, How-to

How to sow perennial seeds in milk bottles

This process is ideal for seeds that require cold stratification to germinate. The milk bottles act like a mini greenhouse, allowing light in and protection from the weather - but subjects the seeds to freezing temperatures too.

Guides, How-to

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.

Guides

July seed sowing | Hardy vegetables and flowering annuals

Winter seed sowing tips for hardy vegetables and annual flowers.

Guides

What to plant in July | Winter planting guide

What to be planting in your winter garden this July — trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables...

Gardens, People

Nurturing the land | Jannine Rickards on gardening, winemaking & kaitiakitanga

For Jannine Rickards, gardening is more than just a hobby, it's a connection to her whakapapa—a practice steeped in tradition, sustainability and spirituality. As a winemaker and the founder of Huntress Wines, Jannine weaves her love for the land and her passion for kai (food) into every aspect of her life.