Winter seed sowing | Peas & broad beans + how to make paper pots
Winter seed sowing tips and paper pots with our garden expert: Elly Keen
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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.
Planting & sowing in June | What to plant in your vegetable & flower gardens this month
What to plant & sow in your vegetable and flower gardens in June.
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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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How to | Sow seeds in winter
Sowing seed is still possible throughout the winter, but to ensure success you'll need to adjust your sowing method. Here's how...
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Enchanted wilderness | A natural wonderland in Browns Bay, Auckland
This Browns Bay, Auckland based garden was designed with the natural world and two young children at the centre of all of its planning and decision making.
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Eco-conscious enthusiasm | The garden that once was a concrete parking area
A mere concrete slab has been completely transformed into a magnificent garden that serves as a sanctuary for indigenous plants and Australian wildlife - its latest addition being a resident fruit-bat!
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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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Preparing dahlias for winter | A guide to digging & storing dahlia tubers
Lifting and storing dahlias can be a daunting task especially if you have amassed a collection over the years. Here's the when, why and how of lifting your dahlia tubers...
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Seaside serenity | The island farmhouse with English-cottage & modern-wild gardens
For Camilla Jørvad, the surrounding environment of her new home profoundly influences her, sparking a desire to transform the garden into a sanctuary of beauty and abundance.
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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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The Fairytale Garden | An enchanting family garden in Melbourne
Blossoming flowers dance in the gentle breeze, while lush greenery provides a sense of serenity. This garden, by Ashley James, is straight out of a fairytale book, where nature and imagination intertwine.
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An Asian-inspired sub-tropical garden in Herne Bay
After a full redevelopment of this Herne Bay garden, the homeowners now have their own private sub-tropical oasis with an array of ‘Asian-fusion’ inspired plantings and features that are a nod to their own heritage and culture.
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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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The Central Otago homesteader who grows, harvests, preserves & hosts tourists
In the quaint settlement of Lauder, Central Otago, Gillian Swinton and her partner Hamish have cultivated a lifestyle that seamlessly blends their love for gardening, hospitality and rural living.
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How to | Plant & grow garlic
How to prep your soil and plant garlic. Including maintenance, fertilisation, troubleshooting & harvesting.
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The London parking space that was converted to a contemporary courtyard garden
With each season comes subtle changes for this endearing London garden. This former parking space has been completely transformed by London-based landscape designer Alexandra Noble, with the final product being a one-of-a-kind small scale garden that has been tailored to the homeowner’s individual style.
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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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From urban plot to rural refuge | The Pomeroys’ journey to country living & abundant gardening
In the North Canterbury country town of Amberley reside quantity surveyor Keeley and chef Jen Pomeroy – two garden enthusiasts whose journey into gardening reflects a deep-rooted connection to family, food and community.
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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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Perpetual blooms | A small London courtyard’s endless charm
This contemporary backyard, tucked away in the London borough of Chelsea, is home to plants that flower year-round, adding shades of blue, white and green to the otherwise sleek mono-chromatic scheme of the outdoor area.
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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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A Mid Canterbury edible garden designed for hospitality & self-sufficiency
In the farming town of Seafield in the Ashburton District, Stevie Young’s garden stands as a testament to a dedication and passion for simple and sustainable living.
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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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How to get rid of rats and mice in the garden
A comprehensive guide for gardeners when it comes to dealing with rats and mice in the garden (or inside!) — in partnership with Goodnature.
Rodents are part of the not-so-glamorous side of gardening and tending to the land. They love your edible harvests and compost bins — and, particularly in autumn, they're looking for shelter and food to stash for the colder months ahead.
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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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