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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 | 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.

Gardens

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.

Gardens

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.

Gardens

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.

Recipe

Recipe | Miso creamed corn & kimchi toastie

Homemade creamed corn is so delicious and very easy. This Asian inspired toastie version by The Modern Mess does not disappoint!

Gardens, People

From urban plot to rural refuge | The Pomeroys’ journey to country living & abundant gardening

In the North Canterbury country town of Amberley reside quantity surveyor Keeley and chef Jen Pomeroy – two garden enthusiasts whose journey into gardening reflects a deep-rooted connection to family, food and community.

Gardening Series, Recipe

April Harvest | Garden-to-table with Bri DiMattina’s sweet & savoury porridge recipes

19 April | What edibles to plant & harvest. Plus a seasonal sweet AND savoury porridge option by Bri DiMattina.

Gardens

Perpetual blooms | A small London courtyard’s endless charm

This contemporary backyard, tucked away in the London borough of Chelsea, is home to plants that flower year-round, adding shades of blue, white and green to the otherwise sleek mono-chromatic scheme of the outdoor area.

Books, Plants

Plant profile | Rengarenga (Arthropodium cirratum)

Peter Langlands’ guide to one of New Zealand’s unique native plants - Rengarenga.

Books, Plants

Are hosta plants edible?

Peter Langlands’ guide to the humble hosta.

Gardens, People

A Mid Canterbury edible garden designed for hospitality & self-sufficiency

In the farming town of Seafield in the Ashburton District, Stevie Young’s garden stands as a testament to a dedication and passion for simple and sustainable living.

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Cauliflower caponata by Anna Jones

Caponata is a masterclass in balancing sweet, sour and salty. This version, by Anna Jones, has the texture of a stew and can be eaten warm as an antipasto, as is most common in Italy, or on toast or tossed through pasta.

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Double lemon cake with streusel topping by Anna Jones

This cake recipe, by Anna Jones, is loaded with three types of lemon: lemon zest studded through the cake batter, the curd on top and a hit in the streusel topping.

Courgettes Agrodolce with Sticky Onions by Anna Jones, Easy Wins

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Courgettes agrodolce with sticky onions by Anna Jones

Agrodolce means sweet and sour in Italian. In this recipe, Anna Jones uses courgettes, but can be done with aubergine, thinly sliced butternut squash or fennel.

How-to

How to get rid of rats and mice in the garden

A comprehensive guide for gardeners when it comes to dealing with rats and mice in the garden (or inside!) — in partnership with Goodnature. Rodents are part of the not-so-glamorous side of gardening and tending to the land. They love your edible harvests and compost bins — and, particularly in autumn, they're looking for shelter and food to stash for the colder months ahead.