From backyard to book | Kimberly Andrews on her children’s book, ‘Giraffe the Gardener’
Kimberly Andrews shares how her own garden and other green spaces influenced her latest children’s book, Giraffe the Gardener
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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.
Mid autumn gardening | A quick task rundown
A quick run down of tasks you need to focus on in the garden for early autumn.
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How to harvest & save seeds | Autumn seed saving
A guide to harvesting and saving seeds from your most treasured plants in autumn. Next spring, those little gems are the ticket to a flourishing garden once again!
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A Northcote home with a garden view from every room
In Northcote, Melbourne, a striking garden designed by Andy Murray surrounds a modern home, offering ever-changing views from every room.
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Forager’s favourites | 6 interesting edible fungi to find in Aotearoa
This article highlights six edible fungi found in Aotearoa, selected from A Naturalist’s Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand by ecologist Ruben Mita
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How to create a tulip pot display for spring
Spring bulbs are often the first sign of life in the garden, but their presence is dependent on you as the gardener preparing in the autumn time for their much anticipated arrival.
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Pottering about the potager | A Waimate cottage garden
Nicola Blunt tends to both her 'zen' and potager gardens in Waimate, South Canterbury. A story told in partnership with Resene.
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Gardening Series, How-to, Plants
A comprehensive guide to planting & growing spring bulbs | Autumn gardening
A complete guide to which spring bulbs, and how to plant and grow them, this autumn.
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Sowing success | Autumn seed sowing tips
Learn how to sow hardy annuals in autumn with key tips on spacing, direct sowing vs. seed trays, and the best methods for growing sweet peas, sugar snaps and snow peas.
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How to grow strawberries from runners
A guide on growing strawberries from runners in autumn.
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A garden designed to thrive in the northern Sydney beach town of Clareville
This coastal property on Clareville Beach was transformed from a struggling, one-dimensional garden into a thriving space for homeowners to retreat to.
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The people behind the gardens: Our most-loved stories of 2024
Meet the artists, chefs, winemakers and homesteaders whose love for plants and the land shaped our favourite people-stories of 2024.
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‘Tussock’ | Landscape architect Louise Dunning Morrow’s Marlborough family garden
A conversation and home garden tour with landscape architect Louise Dunning Morrow on designing gardens that inspire — from Marlborough to the world.
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March edible gardening | What to plant & harvest in early autumn
What edibles to plant & harvest in early autumn.
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Fire and steel: Elevating a modest courtyard in the Macedon Ranges
Tucked away in the Macedon Ranges in Woodend, Victoria, this reimagined courtyard proves that clever landscape design can overcome spatial limitations.
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The autumn overview | Autumn gardening
While the allure of knitwear and fireside evenings still seems far off, the shift in the seasons is upon us. With dropping temperatures and the return of the rain comes a whole new series of gardening tasks.
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Autumn seed sowing guide | Vegetables & flowers to sow in autumn
Seed sowing is one of the most important jobs in the autumn garden. It’s time to sow winter vegetables and hardy annual flowers. This autumn seed sowing guide outlines what to sow in your autumn garden and the methods you can use to guarantee successful germination.
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Exploring secret gardens: The story behind the UK’s G&T Garden Tours
Jason Goodwin and Simon Tiffin turned their passion for horticulture into G&T Garden Tours, offering exclusive access to some of Dorset and Somerset’s most remarkable private gardens. [Discount inside!]
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Designed for the elements | A resilient coastal garden on Raumati Beach
In Raumati Beach, this garden has transformed from a quaint bach into a stunning coastal space, showcasing landscape architecture by Mark Newdick.
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Cut & come again annual flowers to plant for autumn colour
A comprehensive guide on growing the best cut and come again flowers for autumn.
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Best growing advice of 2024 | Top 10 garden guides
A list of our most-read and best loved growing advice in 2024.
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Mother Ocean | A garden inspired by the power and change of the sea
The “Mother Ocean” garden, showcased at the 2024 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, draws inspiration from the fluidity and symbolism of ocean waves, capturing the beauty and resilience of nature’s inevitable cycles of change.
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February Gardening Guide — Late summer gardening
February is still an exciting and rewarding time for harvesting your summer edibles. Now's the time to start clearing out some of the overgrown jungle that was your summer crop, giving your veggie garden some space to get growing its autumn and winter crops. You can even start thinking about planting your spring bulbs!
Recipe | Persimmon, tamarind + date chutney
Rowan Bishop’s recipe for persimmon, tamarind + date chutney, to pair with pies, curries, egg dishes, or a delicious addition for sandwiches and on crackers.
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Recipe | Zucchini relish
Rowan Bishop’s delicious recipe for a zucchini relish. Perfect for using up the glut of zucchinis in your garden.
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Recipe | Green herb mayo
Rowan Bishop’s recipe for a green herb mayo, perfect for a a dip or drizzled over roasted baby carrots.
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A family garden in Moonee Ponds designed to blend beauty and purpose
Located in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, this striking garden was designed to cater to all ages, with three generations living under one roof.
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Exploring Melbourne’s most beautiful gardens (and other stunning gardens around the world)
8 public gardens to visit in Melbourne, and beyond.
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