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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.

White wisteria in bloom

The creation of a country cottage garden | Ashley James Gardens

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.

Cloudy & contemporary — A timeless, lawnless Melbourne garden

An entrance way garden that gives visitors a reason to stop, and take a moment to breathe, before stepping through the front door.

Designed by BWLA.

Te Whare Māra: The Garden House — Pōneke Wellington

Te Whare Māra - The Garden House - blurs the lines between landscape and architecture. This Wellington garden exemplifies landscape design that boasts beauty, sustainability and meaningful spaces to inhabit and enjoy.

Designed by local.

fruity sangria | Healthy Kelsi

Recipe | Fruity Sangria

One of Kelsi Boocock's favourite cocktails — She loves this recipe from her cookbook because it's packed with so much fruit and leaves you feeling so refreshed!

gado gado style salad | Healthy Kelsi

Recipe | Gado Gado-style Salad

Kelsi Boocock's (Healthy Kelsi), adaptation of this Indonesian classic. Super crunchy, sweet and nutty - the combination of potatoes, tofu and peanut sauce is delicious.

watermelon salad | Healthy Kelsi

Recipe | Greek Watermelon Salad

This refreshing summer salad by Kelsi Boocock is inspired by her Europe adventures. It’s the perfect dish to bring along to a barbecue or dinner party.

Gardening Series, Recipes

Recipe | Grilled broad beans with asparagus, elderflower, preserved lemon & hazelnuts

This side dish by Alby Hailes sings of spring, with seasonal additions of raw asparagus and elderflower cordial, and a punch of flavour from preserved lemon in the dressing.

Gardening Series, Recipes

Recipe | Woody asparagus & broccoli green ‘gazpacho’

Attempts should always be made to minimise food waste wherever possible, and this green ‘gazpacho’ by Alby Hailes does a brilliant job at using up those woody asparagus ends that you otherwise might throw to the compost.

Gardening Series, Recipes

Recipe | Citrus-roasted asparagus with herb labneh & dijon chilli-caper dressing

Roasting asparagus in citrus zest/juice is Alby Hailes' favourite way to prepare it. The method could not be simpler, and ensures that the asparagus is tender but retains its shape, flavour and verdant green.

Gardening Series, Recipes

Recipe | Spring goodness spaghetti

Often pasta is best when kept simple, and this bright and flavour-packed spaghetti by Alby Hailes could not be easier.

Gardening Series, Recipes

Recipe | Spring goodness bowl

Use this salad recipe as a base to make it your own with whatever spring veg you have on hand from the garden or your local market. This time Alby Hailes has opted for broccolini and Brussels sprouts.

Gardening Series, Recipes

Recipe | Pistachio & fennel dukkah

Bringing the crunch, flavour and fun to any meal, this nutty green dukkah by Alby Hailes is perfect for sprinkling over everything – on top of salads, meats, pasta, eggs, hummus, or avo on toast.

Gardening Series, Recipes

Recipe | Spring goodness dressing

This vibrant and feel-fantastic dressing by Alby Hailes is packed with plant-based goodness, with seasonal avocado, spinach and bright herbs blitzed with punchy lemon, garlic, capers & mustard for a creamy, zingy dream.

Propagating plants: How to propagate perennials by division

Dividing perennials is an easy and cost-effective method of propagation. It’s also a key strategy for maintaining the health and vitality of your perennials.

11 Annuals for Spring: Colourful Blooming Flowers for Spring

As we leave the frost of winter behind, and breathe in the fresh, pollinated air of spring, adding some spring-flowering annuals will refresh your garden for this lively season ahead.

Growing Potatoes: How to Plant, Grow & Harvest Potatoes

We’ve put together a potato growing guide with essential steps and know-how to successfully plant, grow and harvest your very own potatoes in your home garden. Let's dig in!

Gardens, Travel

How Chelsea Thorpe blends landscape, creativity & comfort | Black House Studio

Then came the newly built accommodation studio. Set against the backdrop of Gisborne’s landscapes, Black House Studio goes beyond the conventional notion of accommodation. ...

Recipe | Lime, apple & poppy seed cake with caramelised coconut topping

A lime, apple and poppy seed cake that is baked then returned to the oven after adding the coconut topping, with the liquid soaking into the cake to make it incredibly moist.

Recipe | Ultimate vegan burgers

Both vegans and meat lovers can rejoice – here is the answer to our burger prayers! Includes recipe for vegan burger buns and coriander onions.

Recipe | Kūmara and tofu dumplings

Simple to make and packed with goodness. These dumplings are great for stocking the freezer with, ready to whip out at short notice when mates show up for dinner. Recipe from Good Vibes by Alby Hailes.

How to Grow & Care for Peonies

PAEONIA (Peony / Peony rose) — A spring flowering staple. The timeless allure of peonies makes them a brilliant choice for your garden. If you follow the right advice, growing peonies should be an easy and rewarding undertaking.

Mint Cakery

Recipe | Lemon Curd by Mint Cakery

A classic and mouthwatering lemon curd recipe by Michelle Morfett of Mint Cakery.

Mint Cakery

Recipe | Lemon syrup & blueberry loaf

This loaf recipe from Mint Cakery by Michelle Morfett is loaded with the perfect blend of icings and garnishes. Each flavour packed mouthful will leave you wanting more and more.

Mint Cakery

Recipe | Brown butter & caramalised white chocolate tray bake cake

Once you have tried browning butter, you will never be able to go back! This Mint Cakery recipe by Michelle Morfett is one that may take some time and patience to perfect - but it will be sure to impress the masses.

Recipe | Mediterranean vegetable strudel

A Mediterranean vegetable strudel by chef Wendy Morgan. She also shares a flaky pastry recipe, along with pizza sauce and basil pesto recipes.Recipe from Who Made All the Pies: The ultimate collection of pastry treats for every Kiwi household.

Recipe | Cauliflower tart

Chef Wendy Morgan shares her Cauliflower Tart recipe, along with a recipe for shortcrust pastry.

Secret Gardens NZ - Texture Garden

Autumn in a subtropical, suburban garden | Insights from a Secret Gardener in Hawke’s Bay

An interview with Secret Gardener, Sue of Texture Garden — a subtropical, suburban garden in Taradale, Hawke's Bay.

Secret Gardens NZ - Ngā Kaupeka

Gardens, People

A productive urban garden called Ngā Kaupeka | Autumn insights from a Secret Gardener in Auckland’s North Shore

An interview with Secret Gardener, Phoebe of Ngā Kaupeka — a small-scale, productive garden in Forrest Hill, North Shore, Auckland.

Secret Gardens - Crosshill Garden

Golden light & generations of growth | Insights from a Secret Gardener in Hāwea

An autumn interview with Secret Gardener, Ali of Crosshill Garden — a century old garden in Hāwea, Otago.

Recipe | Upside-down apple and polenta cake by BearLion

The ease of an upside-down cake is always a delight. If you don’t have apples, any other fruit is welcome.

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