Plot twist | The Little Barn Garden
Wedding flowers are usually sourced from growers and florists, but Liv Wynne-Lewis decided hers would come from the soil of her parents’ Hawke’s Bay farm.
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Natalie McNally
A winter garden gathering | Celebrating 5 years of Sage Journal with Kath Irvine
A look back at our winter garden gathering with Kath Irvine — celebrating five years of Sage Journal.
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Heartfelt hues | The inflorescence Havelock North garden brimming with colour & texture
The instinctual gardener, Suzanne Beaumont, cultivates her Hawkes Bay grounds with vibrancy and swathes of colour.
A story told in partnership with Resene.
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A season of growth | The life of artist Mollie Howard
Hawke's Bay artist Mollie Howard creates floral-inspired paintings that celebrate nature and motherhood, with her deep passion for the natural world and strong family connections shaping her artistic vision.
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Garden-centric cuisine | St Georges garden-to-table restaurant
Take a walk through the garden-to-table experience that is St Georges Restaurant - a family run affair where ingredients are sourced direct from the gardens onsite.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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