Restoring Kaikōmako | The garden that sparked the Secret Gardens garden-share platform
Jane Mahoney shares the story behind Kaikōmako — her ten-year garden project in Corsair Bay, Canterbury, and the beginnings of Secret Gardens.
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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.
A garden for pollinators & first-time gardeners | Medal-winning garden: ‘Turfed Out’
A clear departure from the usual lawn-heavy layout of a garden, this design champions both biodiversity and resilience. With a focus on supporting pollinators and drought tolerance.
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A garden for all seasons | Created for two garden-loving retirees in Oatlands, Sydney
Designed for a retired couple, this NSW garden is somewhere to potter, unwind and simply enjoy being among their plants.
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Pruning berries & brambles, growing winter greens, fruit tree care + pruning | Early winter edible gardening
Quick tips for pruning berries & brambles, growing winter greens & herbs and winter guides for fruit tree care & pruning.
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A textural garden that connects work, life & landscape in rural Christchurch
A modern country garden just outside Christchurch, this low-maintenance landscape blends soft grasses, seasonal texture and functional outdoor spaces to create a relaxed, lived-in connection to its rural setting.
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How to compost | A practical guide to hot & cold composting methods
Composting isn’t complicated — it’s a key part of a healthy garden. This step-by-step guide covers the basics of compost bins, the difference between hot and cold methods, and simple tips for turning garden and kitchen waste into rich, usable compost.
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A reimagined Middle Park warehouse | A Melbourne home with six garden spaces
In Middle Park, Melbourne, Andy Murray Landscape Design has turned a former industrial site into six welcoming garden spaces.
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Cultivation guide | Converting grass to new garden beds
A guide to converting grass to new gardens: No-dig vs. sheet mulching.
Autumn is the perfect time to create new garden beds from scratch.
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Bringing order to chaos | A professional garden designer’s own garden
Garden designer Carolyn Campbell transformed a once-overgrown Tawa hillside into a layered, living artwork. A story told in partnership with Resene.
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Gardening Series, Guides, How-to
How to plant, propagate & prepare perennials for dormancy | An autumn guide
A guide to planting perennials, propagating new plants and putting the perennial garden to bed for autumn and winter.
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How to grow, prune & care for raspberries
A guide on growing, pruning and caring for raspberry plants.
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Late autumn gardening | A quick task rundown
While the garden is slowing down, there's still plenty to do. Your autumn clean up + lots of planting and harvesting in the edible garden.
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How to grow pansies & violas in the garden or containers
A practical and poetic guide to transplanting pansies and violas, with tips on soil prep, container growing and supporting pollinators. Excerpt from Pansies by Brenna Estrada.
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Recipe | Eggplant fries with artichoke dip
A divine recipe for eggplant fries, paired with a creamy, zesty artichoke dip. From cookbook: Take Me to Spain.
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Recipe | Roasted beetroot + orange salad with berry dressing
This zesty beetroot and orange salad from the cookbook - Take Me to Spain - is as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe | Grapefruit + basil gin & tonic with smoky paprika nuts
A pretty and refreshing twist on the classic G&T from cookbook: Take Me to Spain.
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Fields, family & the garden in between | A rural New South Wales garden
Located on a rural estate in New South Wales, this contemporary garden is part of a functioning family-run farm.
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What to do in your edible garden in mid-late autumn | Fruit tree care, supporting pollinators & strawberries planting
Mulching fruit trees, growing strawberries from runners, supporting pollinators, pruning feijoas & checking over fruit trees.
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How to harvest & store pumpkins and potatoes
An autumn guide to harvesting, sorting, seed-saving and storing pumpkins and potatoes
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A Californian garden reimagined | Layering landscape, lifestyle & architectural legacy in Coronado
Blending native planting, sculptural form and family-focused design, this reimagined garden creates a sanctuary that honours both its architectural roots and its coastal Californian setting.
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How to grow garlic | A homesteader’s guide to growing garlic
Gillian Swinton shares her tips for growing garlic as a self-sufficient crop. Words from her modern homesteading book: The Good Life.
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Plant buying guide | How to make the most of autumn plant sales
Autumn plant clearance sales are tempting, but it’s important to know which plants are a worthwhile investment, and which should be left on the shelf. Plus, learn how to transplant new plants for the best success!
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A native garden revival for this Australian heritage home
This garden brings together lush biodiversity and contemporary style to suit a heritage home that has been architecturally reimagined.
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Everything you need to know about growing & caring for dahlias
Dahlia lovers, this one’s for you. A roundup of all of our top articles for growing, caring for and propagating dahlias.
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A garden retreat on the Kāpiti Coast with a touch of European influence
This outdoor space is inspired by the homeowners past roots in Europe, and was designed and built for their return to New Zealand.
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A dahlia grower’s autumn checklist | How to prolong dahlia flowers & prep tubers for next season
Everything you need to know to prolong your dahlia flower harvest and prep your tubers for next season.
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The Remuera garden with coastal planting & floating ‘lily pad’ decks
Overlooking an estuary in Remuera, this garden design connects the home to its surroundings with floating circular ‘lily pad’ decks and coastal planting. Inspired by the tidal landscape, the design creates a peaceful retreat while supporting a thriving ecosystem.
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The pros & cons of keeping chickens in an urban backyard
We reckon keeping chickens is pretty rad: A little bit frugal, a little bit feral and a little bit fancy. Here are some pros (and cons) of keeping chickens in your garden, according to Phoebe Atkinson.
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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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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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