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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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.
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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November harvest | Rhubarb & maple custard tart recipe
16 Nov | What to harvest, eat and plant this month. Plus, a new seasonal tart recipe from Steph Peirce of Local & Friday.
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How to create an edible garden | A Floral Feast
A guide to growing edible flowers, foliage, herbs and seeds. Written by Carolyn Dunster, A Floral Feast.
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How to make a bug hotel
A step-by-step guide to making a bug hotel to help attract pollinators into your garden.
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How to create a pollinator-friendly garden
No matter the size of the garden, every gardener can contribute to successful pollination by providing important food sources and habitats for pollinators.
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A family garden in Melbourne that was inspired by a previous life in NYC
A textured, free-flowing garden in Hawthorn that brings natural beauty and subtle urban influences together, creating a distinctive family retreat inspired by New York’s High Line.
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A Remuera garden of cascading greenery
In the busy Auckland suburb of Remuera, a professional couple sought to redesign their sloped and outdated garden into a functional and beautiful outdoor living space.
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End-of-spring gardening guide | Step-by-step tips for essential spring garden tasks
End-of-spring gardening tips — How-to guides for direct sowing wildflower seeds, watering essentials for spring & summer, presprouting & transplanting dahlia tubers, dealing with slugs & snails, pruning & feeding citrus and taking cuttings of perennials. Written in partnership with Boring® Oat Milk.
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A seasonal living canvas shaped for a growing family | Landscape architect Paul Roper-Gee’s Christchurch garden
A conversation with Paul Roper-Gee of Botanic Landscape Architects. Explore is own garden, and learn about his life as a landscape architect and passionate gardener.
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How to propagate plants from cuttings in spring
A step-by-step guide to propagating plants from cuttings in spring
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Filling gaps in your ornamental garden border with annuals | Spring gardening
A guide to using annuals to fill gaps in your ornamental garden borders. Plus, tips for buying annuals from a garden centre.
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Sold | Tauranga property with English-inspired gardens and river valley views is on the market
Overlooking Tauranga’s Wairoa River Valley, this restored 1930s home combines historic charm and modern comfort, featuring English-inspired gardens, a travertine-paved pool area, 17 potager beds and expansive river valley views.
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The transformation of a coastal garden | Auckland Garden Designfest spotlight
Situated right above Castor Bay Beach, this garden offers stunning views of the bay and will be open to the public during the upcoming Auckland Garden Designfest event in November 2024.
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