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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.

The Importance of Soil - The Practical Kiwi Gardener

The importance of soil | How to develop good soil with organic matter

Philip Thomsen’s guide to fertile soil. He shares insight into the various types of soil, the importance of soil and how to develop good soil with organic matter.

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Tamarillo clafoutis

Nici Wicke’s recipe for Tamarillo Clafoutis - scaled back to be the perfect portion for one person to enjoy. (Substitution ideas for other fruits included.)

Blackberry and apple galette Nici Wickes

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Gorgeous blackberry & apple galette

Another tasty recipe by Nici WIckes that’s been curated for one person - delicious with Blackberry and Apple or any other surplus seasonal fruit you may like to try!

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Sticky eggplant

This recipe by Nici Wickes balances sweet and savoury flavours together perfectly. Delicious over rice or as a side.

Gardens

The best of both worlds | A garden crafted to balance privacy and a greater connection to the community

Two garden spaces, with two clear intentions for each of them - a garden to welcome neighbours and a space for refuge from the busy world. Landscape architecture by BWLA.

Gardens

Four gardens for this family’s architectural Sydney home

The team at Nelson Thomas Landscape Architects are behind the thoughtful curation of this lovely outdoor area in Sydney’s North Shore, where an active family of five and their border collie enjoy entertaining loved ones and spending quality time together.

Guides

Winter seed sowing | Peas & broad beans

Winter seed sowing tips and paper pots with our garden expert: Elly Keen

Guides

Planting & Sowing in June | What to plant in your vegetable & flower gardens this month

What to plant & sow in your vegetable and flower gardens in June.

Guides

Winter Cultivation | Mulching

Winter is the perfect time to prepare garden beds and soil. Plus, gardening tips from gardener Kate Williams of The After Hours Stylist.

Guides, How-to

How to | Sow seeds in winter

Sowing seed is still possible throughout the winter, but to ensure success you'll need to adjust your sowing method. Here's how...

Gardens

Enchanted wilderness | A natural wonderland in Browns Bay, Auckland

This Browns Bay, Auckland based garden was designed with the natural world and two young children at the centre of all of its planning and decision making.

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Eco-conscious enthusiasm | The garden that once was a concrete parking area

A mere concrete slab has been completely transformed into a magnificent garden that serves as a sanctuary for indigenous plants and Australian wildlife - its latest addition being a resident fruit-bat!

Leek, pumpkin, ricotta soup. Modern mess

Recipe

June harvest | Garden-to-table: Leek, pumpkin & ricotta soup recipe

A delicious recipe from Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess. Plus tips on in-season produce and harvests this month...

Guides

Early winter gardening tips | Planting bulbs, dividing perennials & seed saving

Early June garden tips from Rachel Gray of Gray Floral Nursery & Garden Centre.

How-to, Plants

Preparing dahlias for winter | A guide to digging & storing dahlia tubers

Lifting and storing dahlias can be a daunting task especially if you have amassed a collection over the years. Here's the when, why and how of lifting your dahlia tubers...

Gardens

Seaside serenity | The island farmhouse with English-cottage & modern-wild gardens

For Camilla Jørvad, the surrounding environment of her new home profoundly influences her, sparking a desire to transform the garden into a sanctuary of beauty and abundance.

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Lemon Coconut Loaf — by Bri DiMattina

This is an incredibly simple loaf recipe, and is delicious with any type of citrus.

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The Fairytale Garden | An enchanting family garden in Melbourne

Blossoming flowers dance in the gentle breeze, while lush greenery provides a sense of serenity. This garden, by Ashley James, is straight out of a fairytale book, where nature and imagination intertwine.

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An Asian-inspired sub-tropical garden in Herne Bay

After a full redevelopment of this Herne Bay garden, the homeowners now have their own private sub-tropical oasis with an array of ‘Asian-fusion’ inspired plantings and features that are a nod to their own heritage and culture.

Gardens, People

The Central Otago homesteader who grows, harvests, preserves & hosts tourists

In the quaint settlement of Lauder, Central Otago, Gillian Swinton and her partner Hamish have cultivated a lifestyle that seamlessly blends their love for gardening, hospitality and rural living.

Guides, Plants

How to | Plant & grow garlic

How to prep your soil and plant garlic. Including maintenance, fertilisation, troubleshooting & harvesting.

Gardens

The London parking space that was converted to a contemporary courtyard garden

With each season comes subtle changes for this endearing London garden. This former parking space has been completely transformed by London-based landscape designer Alexandra Noble, with the final product being a one-of-a-kind small scale garden that has been tailored to the homeowner’s individual style.