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How to grow — Verbena Bonariensis
VERBENA BONARIENSIS — A tall airy perennial with long cylindrical stems, sparse leaves and tightly clustered violet flowers. Written by Julia Atkinson-Dunn, Petal Power
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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.
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How to grow figs | A guide to planting, caring & harvesting figs
Your guide to planting, caring and harvesting figs.
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At The End of The Lane — Kōtare Estate
Kōtare Estate lies at the very end of Lane Road in Havelock Road. Although only a stone’s throw from the heart of the Havelock North village, its setting provides a blissful disconnection from the rush of life, coupling perfectly with the vision Pip and Mathias Robbie-Gödert had to share their home with others.
Slow Growing — Katie McHardy
Katie McHardy is on a journey to educate herself and others about the Slow Flower Movement – encouraging people to support the local economy by buying seasonal and locally grown flowers. Having recently returned to Hawke’s Bay she is tying her environmental and floristry passions together by establishing a sustainable cut flower garden on her family’s coastal farm in Aramoana.
Philanthropy & Wonder — Hawke’s Bay’s Holly Trail
The Hospice Holly Trail has become an institution for Hawke’s Bay locals and visitors a plenty. A wondrous tour of homes and gardens in Havelock North and surrounding areas, with its main focus on a significant charitable outcome for the local hospice.
Recipe | Rhubarb & raspberry picnic pie
When it comes to tips and inspiration for picnicking with kids, Rachel Savage is your gal. The epitome of a “cool mom” — colourful, creative and full of ambitious outdoor adventures. Rachel shares tips on picnicking with kids, plus her Picnic Pie recipe.
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How to: Create a Pollination Garden
A home garden is an increasingly important piece of the puzzle of our planet’s ecosystem. Creating a vibrant and nourishing place for bees and other beneficial insects is easy to do, and effective in even the smallest of spaces.
How to Grow: Strawberries
Strawberries are super easy to grow and harvest, taking up little space in your garden. They are a ground cover plant and spread rapidly with their runners.
How to Grow: Cane fruit (Raspberries, boysenberries & blackberries)
Raspberries, boysenberries and blackberries are all members of the Rubus family, also referred to as ‘cane fruit’.
How to grow & care for coriander
Arguably the most polarising of herbs. While some are mad about this lemony addition to dishes, others are utterly perturbed by its presence. Whatever your preference, there are a few tricks to growing it successfully through the seasons.
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Plant profile | Tītoki (Alectryon excelsus)
John Dawson’s guide to one of New Zealand’s unique native plants - Tītoki.
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Plant profile | Pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa)
John Dawson’s guide to one of New Zealand’s unique native plants - Pōhutukawa.
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Plant profile | Kawakawa (Piper excelsum subspecies. excelsum)
John Dawson’s guide to one of New Zealand’s unique native plants - Kawakawa.
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Chaos & Restoration — Camilla Jørvad
Camilla Jørvad is a mother, photographer and passionate gardener based on the stunning Danish island of Ærø. Taking up gardening has taught her many lessons about life, health, harmony and the restoration of our precious planet.
Deadly Ponies Store — Jared Lockhart Design
Leather accessories brand, Deadly Ponies, developed a dilapidated back area into an event and seating space for their flagship store in Auckland. Landscape designer Jared Lockhart was called in to help. He very quickly formed a vision: Naturalistic and rambling.
How to: Create a Wild “Cottage” Garden — Sigridsminde
Camilla Jørvad is a mother and self-taught photographer who is deeply in love with gardening. Her time tending to her land helps foster a close connection to nature and the changing seasons — something she identifies as crucial for her mental and physical wellbeing.
A step-by-step guide to cleaning and caring for your secateurs & garden snips
Simply put, good tools are worth looking after. This step-by-step guide will help you care for your garden tools.
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How to Grow: TANGELO
This messy-to-eat citrus fruit is known for its juicy flesh, and balance of sweet and tart flavours - the culmination of its mandarin and grapefruit relatives. They have few pips and most varieties are easy to peel.
A historic Canterbury hideaway | Waianiwa
Ian Jefferis and Mark Brown, owners of Waianiwa Park, pay close attention to the land while they acknowledge the history of their property and simultaneously make their own mark.
Recipe | Tahini Greens, Tamari + Fried Garlic
Rosa and Margo Flanagan talk thrifty plant-based living & gardening. Plus they share are recipe for ‘Tahini Greens, Tamari + Fried Garlic’
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Regenerative living | An interview with Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka permaculture
Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka Permaculture in Thames are a couple of the conscious entrepreneurs featured in the book: Wild Kinship.
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