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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.


9 Magnificent Gardens That Amazed Us This Year
Over the past year, there have been 9 stand out gardens on the journal that our readers just get enough of.
From a wild cottage garden on a Danish Island, to a tropical villa garden in New Plymouth. A 5 acre garden in Canterbury, to a petite retreat garden in South Melbourne — these were the journal’s best-loved gardens of 2022….

Recipe | Pretty Slaw with Pomegranate & Beetroot
This slaw makes a regular appearance on our catering menu and is a nice easy slaw to whip up for a large gathering or a festive feast.
Recipe from RIPE: Thought for Food

Recipe | Green Soba Noodle Salad
A bountiful vegan salad loaded with greens, this salad can also be served up warm as a meal.
Recipe from RIPE: Thought for Food

Zoë Field’s flower-filled life | Field of Roses
Zoë Field of Field of Roses runs a flower farm and floral design studio with her mother, Sue Field, just outside of Gisborne, New Zealand. Inspired by her flower-filled life, Zoë has released her debut book that celebrates the joy and beauty of flowers throughout the seasons.
Read an excerpt from the book: Lost & Found and learn about Zoë’s life as a flower farmer and florist —

Recipe | End-of-Summer Chow Chow — by Christall Lowe
This recipe is a great way to use up all the veges in an exploding garden, or veges that are cheap to buy at the end of summer. Anything goes, really, as long as you get the base right.
Recipe by Christall Lowe, from Kai

Recipe | Feijoa Ice Cream — by Christall Lowe
Feijoa Ice Cream Recipe by Christall Lowe, from Kai

When Japanese, contemporary and ‘cottage garden’ influences collide — Haberfield, Sydney
The design starts with a “horticultural riot” out the front, countered with a restful side passageway. The internal courtyard is a space for reflection, accompanied by a more contemporary back garden. Designed by Fieldwork.

Making waste materials bloom | Metal METcALfe’s botanical sculptures

Recipe | Reveya: Peanut-stuffed baby aubergines

How to: Build a Raised Garden Bed
A raised planting bed is a gardener's secret weapon for success. Whether you are a beginner gardener, short on space or simply looking to formalise an area in your garden, building a raised bed is the perfect place to start.
— Written by Elly Keen

Through the seasons in Kate Williams’ Garden — The After-hours Stylist
Kate Williams, author of The After-hours Stylist, lives with her family on a lifestyle block in Canterbury, where she is kept busy with running floral workshops, and looking after her extensive 5 acre garden.