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Autumn

Autumn seed sowing guide | Vegetables & flowers to sow in autumn

Seed sowing is one of the most important jobs in the autumn garden. It’s time to sow winter vegetables and hardy annual flowers. This autumn seed sowing guide outlines what to sow in your autumn garden and the methods you can use to guarantee successful germination.

Gardening Series, How-to

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.

Guides, How-to

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.

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.

Plants

How to grow, prune & care for raspberries

A guide on growing, pruning and caring for raspberry plants.

Guides

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.

Guides

May Gardening Guide | Weeding, feeding & protecting

May is a last chance to give the garden a good tidy up before temperatures plummet — lots of weeding, feeding and protecting. It's also the last chance to get your spring bulbs in, and a great time to plant veggies for spring harvest in the veggie patch.

Guides, How-to

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.

Gardening Series, How-to

How to harvest & store pumpkins and potatoes

An autumn guide to harvesting, sorting, seed-saving and storing pumpkins and potatoes

Guides, Plants

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!

Gardening Series, Guides

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.

Guides

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.

Guides

Mid autumn gardening | A quick task rundown

A quick run down of tasks you need to focus on in the garden for early autumn.

Gardening Series, How-to

How to harvest & save seeds | Autumn seed saving

A guide to harvesting and saving seeds from your most treasured plants in autumn. Next spring, those little gems are the ticket to a flourishing garden once again!

How-to

How to create a tulip pot display for spring

Spring bulbs are often the first sign of life in the garden, but their presence is dependent on you as the gardener preparing in the autumn time for their much anticipated arrival.

Gardening Series, How-to, Plants

A comprehensive guide to planting & growing spring bulbs | Autumn gardening

A complete guide to which spring bulbs, and how to plant and grow them, this autumn.

Guides

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.

How-to, Plants

How to grow strawberries from runners

A guide on growing strawberries from runners in autumn.

Autumn pears, by Mel Adams The Pollination Garden | Sage Journal

Guides

March edible gardening | What to plant & harvest in early autumn

What edibles to plant & harvest in early autumn.

Gardening Series, Guides

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.

Guides, Plants

Cut & come again annual flowers to plant for autumn colour

A comprehensive guide on growing the best cut and come again flowers for autumn.

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...

End of Season Red and Green Tomato Relish

Recipes

Recipe | End of season red & green tomato relish

This is the perfect recipe for using up the last of the tomatoes on your plants that won’t have enough time to ripen this late in the season.

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.

Recipes

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, Recipes

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, 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.

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.

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