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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.

Pavlova with summer berry topping from Jane & Jimmy Barnes recipe book ‘Seasons Where the River Bends’

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Timmy’s never fail pavlova

Jimmy Barnes was taught to make this recipe by New Zealand chef Peter Gordon, who learned it from his mum, Timmy.

Nelson Thomas X Sage Journal - Gordon Project

Gardens

A Sydney garden created with the whole family in mind

By reclaiming neglected corners of the property, this garden brings new life and a sense of individuality to the home.

Gardening Series, Guides

Planting out your summer seedlings | Labour weekend gardening

Labour Weekend means it's finally time (for most regions) to plant out your summer vegetables and flower seedlings. Here's how...

Gardening Series, Guides

A guide for spring disease prevention & management | What to do about powdery mildew, rust & black spot

The combination of rain and moisture, mixed with warmth and high humidity in spring is the ultimate recipe for fungal diseases. Find out how to prevent and manage fungal diseases through spring.

Close-up of pink cherry blossom flowers on tree branch

Books, Plants, Recipes

Foraging cherry blossoms + Forest’s cherry blossom gin fizz recipe

Chef Plabita Florence, the force behind Auckland restaurant 'Forest', reflects on foraging cherry blossoms and shares her recipe for a cherry blossom gin fizz with Eat Wild's Sophie Merkins

Books, Plants

The anatomy of a kōwhai flower & how it unfolds for bird pollination

Kōwhai is regarded by many as New Zealand’s unofficial national flower, providing abundant nectar for some of our most-loved native birds.

Hydrangea art installation growing in dunes on New Zealand coastal setting

Books, Plants

Case Studies | A story of plant travel

Case Studies: A Story of Plant Travel is a book that, through striking photography and reflective essays, reminds us that our values and choices shape the land beneath our feet.

Vibrant wildflowers growing among tall grasses in a naturalistic garden landscape

Gardening Series, Guides

10 border plants to add to your garden this spring

A selection of reliable front-border plants to fill the gaps in your spring garden + what to pair them with.

Close-up of a forest mushroom with muted green cap surrounded by natural woodland foliage

Books, Plants

Waxgills Gliophorus | A hidden world of New Zealand fungi

Waxgills Gliophorus fungi – some of the breathtaking, often overlooked New Zealand fungi.

Wayne Webster, Whistling Green - Secret Garden X Sage Journal

Gardens, People

Finding balance | Thirty years of change at Whistling Green

Located in Hillcrest, Auckland, this garden blends Aotearoa and Asian influences – evolving and transforming since Wayne and Rama first bought the property in the early 1990s.

Gardening Series, Guides

October gardening guide | Feeding, sowing & planting in your mid-spring garden

Feeding, sowing & planting in mid spring. What to do & plant in your garden in October.

Sunset view over trees and foliage in garde

Books, Guides

What is a food forest?

Angela Clifford and Nick Gill from The Food Farm in North Canterbury talk us through what a food farm is, and how they set up their food forest layers.

Books, Plants

How to grow hydrangeas in your cut flower garden

A guide for growing and picking hydrangeas – The Floral Dream by Olivia McCord

A hand holding a platter of lettuce wraps filled with vegetables and crunchy toppings.

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Cos, zhoug ranch & spiced nuts

A delicious salad recipe from renowned Auckland restaurant, Fatima’s. Includes separate recipes for zhoug and Fatima's spiced nuts.

A dark plate with pumpkin puree topped with carrots herbs, nuts, and dollops of cream.

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Carrots, lentils & labneh

A dish comprising of Moroccan-inspired carrots, lentils and labneh from renowned Auckland restaurant, Fatima’s. Includes separate recipes for labneh and spiced vinaigrette.

Mr McGregor's Garden, Beatrix Potter from Literary Gardens book

Books

Beatrix Potter’s garden of mischief | Why Mr McGregor’s garden still captivates us

Discover how Beatrix Potter transformed a simple kitchen garden into a story of mischief, danger and enduring charm.

Pina colada cocktail served alongside tropical bird figurine cocktail glass

Books, Recipes

Recipe | La piña

A non-alcoholic pineapple and lime based mocktail recipe from The Madrusan Cocktail Companion

Long Island Gimlet cocktail served with ice in clear short glass with lime garnish

Books, Recipes

Recipe | The Long Island Bar gimlet

Long Island bar gimlet recipe that pays homage to a true modern classic cocktail — recipe from The Madrusan Cocktail Companion by Michael and Zara Madrusan

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Continental julep

A cognac julep with muddled strawberry and Jamaican dark rum.

Close-up of delicate pale pink cherry blossoms in bloom

Gardening Series, Guides

5 blossoming trees to add to your garden for spring

If planting trees is on your garden to-do list and you’re looking for the best blossomers, here is a selection of trees that will provide early season interest with their blossoms, as well as year-round interest.

Layered lemon sponge cake topped with cream and pistachio nuts

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Ottolenghi lemon & labneh cake

Recipe for a lemon cake created to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first Ottolenghi store in London, by Helen Goh.

Plated slices of plum and pistachio cake dusted with powdered sugar

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Plum & pistachio bars

A rich recipe for plum & pistachio bars, from Baking & the Meaning of Life by Helen Goh

Table spread with assorted food and fresh bread

Books, Recipes

Recipe | Broccoli, leek & ricotta pie

A pie inspired by the classic orecchiette broccoli pasta, from Baking & the Meaning of Life by Helen Goh

Rolling landscape with flowering meadow in foreground and hills beyond

How-to, Plants

How to design a garden & create a planting palette for your garden

Learn how to design a thoughtful planting palette using plant forms, foliage contrast and structure to create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that suits your style and climate.

Gardening Series, Guides

Sowing summer annual flowers & edible succession sowing | Spring gardening

You may be tempted to jump ahead and begin planting your flower seedlings. But it's important to know which ornamentals can be planted in the garden now, and which need to be withheld…

The Gates Foundation's Garden of The Future at RHS Chelsea

Gardens

The Garden of the Future | Growing hope in a changing climate

Showcased at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show — The Garden of the Future brings climate resilience to the forefront through an edible, educational planting scheme.