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Seasonal planting in Carrie Cooke's garden

Hidden treasures | The many gardens of Carrie Cooke

A vast veggie plot, a fragrance-filled dream section and an outdated property requiring years of work – Carrie Cooke’s many gardens have all taken different forms, but each offered its own surprise gems.

Katherine English in her garden with spears of Verbena bonariensis in the foreground

Books, Gardens, People

The florist’s garden | Katherine English’s multi-layered Ōtautahi Christchurch garden

Topping her much-loved cakes with homegrown flowers was the motivation behind baker Anna Worthington’s garden. Now her sprawling garden, with colour as a central thread, is a creative outlet of its own.

The standalone “cookhouse” is an entertainment area with wonderful garden views in Canterbury garden

Books, Gardens

Elemental design | A Canterbury garden designed for weather extremes

Creating this Canterbury garden meant factoring in weather extremes, while also designing around a central entertaining pavilion, anchoring it to the surrounding landscape

Lucy and Jacob's garden wedding in Lower Hutt - Sage Journal

Books, Gardens, People

Growing together | Jacob and Lucy’s garden wedding

A year before their vows, Lucy and Jacob Sheehan were carving terraces into their sloping lawn, with a garden wedding in mind. The space now continues to evolve, thriving with native plants, vegetable beds and fruit trees.

Groundcovers and low growing plants like Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’ (lamb’s ear) and Viola hederacea (Australian violet) are used to soften the transition between spaces.

Books, Gardens

Finding the flow | A garden in Melbourne’s CBD

A once-disjointed Melbourne garden has been reimagined with distinct functional zones, layered planting and better connections between spaces.

Books, Plants

Plant files: Plants worth knowing

Discover some of the most interesting plants featured throughout Sage Vol. 1, and perhaps find some inspiration for your own garden.

Books, Gardens

The green room | An art-filled inner city cottage garden

This inner-city cottage now opens seamlessly onto its new garden – a lush haven with a pond, striking sculptures and hedges for seclusion.

The vista at Flaxmere, across the garden and up to the magnificent mountain range.

Books, Gardens

The long view | North Canterbury’s Flaxmere garden

For nearly six decades, John & Penny Zino have called Flaxmere home, raising their family while gradually evolving the property from a working farm into the beautiful garden it is today.

Spencer Falls of The Unlikely Florist in his flower studio surrounded by colourful cut flowers

Books, People

Art in motion | The Unlikely Florist

At 18, Spencer Falls left his family orchard in Hawke’s Bay to pursue a creative life, spanning acting, sculpture and floristry, in the United States.

Landscape overlooking regenerative farm and wildflowers at Wild Things Wānaka

Books, Gardens

Stewarding the land | Wānaka’s regenerative market garden

A novice grower turned market gardener, Caitlin Ovenden’s Wild Things Wānaka is a family-run farm that focuses on regenerative practices. Her varied produce is sought after by locals through The Farm Shop, and also features on restaurant plates across the region.

Gardens

A garden made for movement

When architect Aaron Paterson and his wife Kate renovated their Auckland villa, reworking the garden was always in the plan. Together with landscape designer Xanthe White, they shaped an abundant, accessible space – designed with wheelchair movement in mind – that prioritises colour, flow and connection to the house.

Full story Sage Vol. 1: Life among plants

Books, Gardens

A life in colour | Anna Worthington’s sprawling Ōtautahi garden

Bright orange modern furniture sits alongside pool and layered planting in Andy Murray Rosanna garden

Books, Gardens

Natural order | A Rosanna garden with softness & connection

This cleverly designed Melbourne garden has been influenced by the contours of the land and its surrounding plantings. The result is a palette that favours softness, connection and a sense of gentle continuity.

Books, Guides, How-to, Plants

Rethinking roses | Simple tips for planting, growing & pruning roses

We’re here to defend the honour of the long- misunderstood rose and its high-maintenance reputation. As the team at Matthews Roses knows well, just a little love goes a long way… and keeps the blooms coming.

Gardens, People

Enduring romance | Red Hill Cottage

How do you create a romantic cottage garden – with all the charm you would expect – while also facing the realities of hot summers and limited water? Landscape designer Ashley James shows us how careful planting can deliver beauty that stands up to the elements.

Books, Plants, Recipes

Freshly minted | A herb with history + mojito recipe

From Roman banquet tables to backyard mojitos, mint has long refreshed spirits and seasoned lives. In our latest piece – brought to you by Mint Realty – we trace its history, share growing notes – and include a simple mojito recipe for good measure.

Picking flowers in meadow garden at House of Florelle

Books, Gardens, People, Travel

All in the details | House of Florelle

Through House of Florelle, Georgia Casey welcomes visitors to her rural property for floral workshops, garden parties and events that showcase her love of flowers, creativity and the finer things.

Sustainable orchard garden full of pear and fruit trees

Books, How-to

Your ever-changing orchard | Homegrown fruit: A Practical Guide

If you’ve ever dreamed of growing your own fruit but weren’t sure where to begin, let us introduce you to Homegrown Fruit: A Practical Guide. The book is packed with straightforward advice for your easy orchard life – growing prolific, healthy fruit trees at home.

Flower garden with mixed blooms and a small shed set among mature trees

Books, Gardens, People

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Vol. 1

Hidden treasures | The many gardens of Carrie Cooke

The florist’s garden | Katherine English’s multi-layered Ōtautahi Christchurch garden

Elemental design | A Canterbury garden designed for weather extremes

Growing together | Jacob and Lucy’s garden wedding

Finding the flow | A garden in Melbourne’s CBD

Plant files: Plants worth knowing

The green room | An art-filled inner city cottage garden

The long view | North Canterbury’s Flaxmere garden

Art in motion | The Unlikely Florist

Stewarding the land | Wānaka’s regenerative market garden

A garden made for movement

A life in colour | Anna Worthington’s sprawling Ōtautahi garden

Natural order | A Rosanna garden with softness & connection

Rethinking roses | Simple tips for planting, growing & pruning roses

Enduring romance | Red Hill Cottage

Freshly minted | A herb with history + mojito recipe

All in the details | House of Florelle

Your ever-changing orchard | Homegrown fruit: A Practical Guide

Plot twist | The Little Barn Garden

Recipe | Cos, zhoug ranch & spiced nuts

Recipe | Carrots, lentils & labneh

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