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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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.
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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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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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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How to grow & keep your sweet peas flowering all summer long
A guide to growing and retaining your sweet pea flowers all summer long
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How to transform your backyard into a space you’ll love
How to create a relaxing outdoor space in your own backyard
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10 gardens bursting with beauty & inspiration | Top 10 of 2024
An overview of our most read and best-loved gardens from 2024.
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Textured fields | Layers of colour beneath the gums
Horticultural enthusiasts, Sue and Simon Nyhof, lose track of time in the splendour of their central Otago garden. A story told in partnership with Resene.
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The Blairgowrie Hideaway | A coastal retreat in Victoria
This Mornington Peninsula garden is a secluded coastal sanctuary, hosting an array of native Australian plant life.
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A cottage garden in Central Victoria inspired by the English country landscape
A garden in Central Victoria, inspired by the iconic English country landscapes. This design balances traditional cottage plants with contemporary elements that integrate with the home’s cottage aesthetic.
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Gifts for Gardeners: Gift guide for your favourite green thumb
We’ve curated a list of the best gifts for your green-thumbed friends and family members (or perhaps a wee treat for yourself!).
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Growing together: On Mel Adams’ pollination garden
How Mel Adams offers cover and shelter for not just honey bees and bumblebees, but other insects that benefit from a green, floral-filled, chemical-free garden space.
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An elegant, evolving garden for an active family | The Amber project, South Australia
A green garden in the Mount Lofty Ranges, tailored to suit a family of four and their playful Border Collie.
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A sleek outdoor escape in Khandallah’s hills
This Khandallah property’s outdoor space has been redesigned with sleek, modern elements to create a stylish and functional retreat for a busy family.
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Whānau, I te ao, I te pō — A family estate for fun, friendships and joy
Bryce and Delwyn’s 5 acre property had been planted 10 or so years prior some trees and borders. But a new development was undertaken by Michael Mansvelt to evoke the look and feel of a tropical resort for the new pool and outdoor living area.
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