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Gardening Series, Guides, How-to, Plants

Pruning hydrangeas | When & how to cut back different varieties

A guide for how and when to prune the different types of hydrangeas.

Freshly cut dahlias in pink, red, and yellow tones arranged on gravel

Gardening Series, Guides, How-to, Plants

How to grow dahlias from seed

Step-by-step instructions on how to grow dahlias from seed.

Gardener transplanting herbs into a white planter box in a lush backyard garden setting.

Gardening Series, Guides

Wintering well | Growing flowers, herbs & bulbs indoors during winter

As well as embracing a brisk morning wander to look for signs of life in the tulip bed, ‘wintering’ involves bringing the outside in, so we can pay attention and enjoy it up close.

Guides

August Gardening Guide | Winter Gardening

Spring is on it’s way! Though we’re not there yet. Late winter storms still work hard for us in the garden - the heavy rains are cleaning up unwelcome insect life around the garden, the winds are removing dead debris and leaves from trees and tidying the garden. Nature is at work.

Sage Journal winter event with Kath Irvine at Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North

Events, People

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.

Vegetable Mix can be combined with Garden Mix in a raised or edged bed

Gardening Series, Guides

A simple guide to soil mixes & amendments

A guide for understanding your options and discovering the most effective soil mixes and amendments for your garden.

Gardening Series, Plants

10 best hedges & screening plants for privacy and beauty

A hedging guide and list of the best shrubs and hedging plants for both privacy and beauty.

Guides, How-to

Planting & underplanting fruit trees and passionfruit care | Mid winter edible gardening

Quick tips for planting + underplanting your fruit trees & passionfruit care in winter.

Plants

Winter plant picks | What do landscape designers choose for winter planting?

We asked some landscape designers to share their favourite plants for winter — here are their top picks for colour, structure and seasonal beauty.

Guides

July Gardening Guide | Winter Gardening

Before the end of this month, get your fruit and deciduous trees and roses planted, get your strawberries in, and start preparing your soil for planting your spring vegetables.

Gardening Series, Guides, Plants

Winter strawberry guide | Growing & propagating your patch

The winter care guide for strawberries: How to grow, care for & propagate strawberries

Gardening Series, Guides

Winter gardening guide | Pruning, planning & planting

Don’t let the cooler weather put you off getting outside. Winter is the best time to plant and prune deciduous trees and shrubs. And there's plenty in the edible garden to do!

Pruning berries and brambles - Sage Journal X PICKY

Guides, How-to

Pruning berries & brambles, growing winter greens, fruit tree care + pruning | Early winter edible gardening

Quick tips for pruning berries & brambles, growing winter greens & herbs and winter guides for fruit tree care & pruning.

Guides, How-to

June Gardening Guide | Winter Gardening

Don’t let the cooler weather put you off getting outside. Winter is the best time to plant and prune deciduous trees and shrubs. And there's plenty in the edible garden to do!

Guides, How-to

Sowing summer veggies & protecting seedling transplants | End of winter gardening

Tips on sowing your summer vegetables and protecting seedling transplants at the end of winter and early spring.

Plants

Winter showstoppers | What to plant for your winter garden

Dive into our collection of the best winter plants, that not only survive but thrive in winter, ensuring your garden stays captivating all year round.

Guides, Recipes

August Harvest | Garden-to-table: Cheesy leek and spicy cauliflower pasta recipe

August harvesting and in-season produce. Plus tips on cooking, eating and growing cauliflower with Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess.

Guides, People

Celebrating the winter season | Garden musings with Bri DiMattina

Bri DiMattina, recipe developer, gardener & author of Nostrana, shares with us her insight and 6 of her favourite winter gardening activities...

Guides

Going to ground | Winter garden task list

The gardening to do list is always a little lighter as we move into winter, though while you might consider having a little break, the soil absolutely isn’t. The life beneath your feet is as alive and as busy as ever.

Guides

Potted colour | Plant combos for winter & spring pots

Planting in pots for winter and spring is a gorgeous way to add colour to your decks, patios and entrance ways.

Guides, How-to

How to sow perennial seeds in milk bottles

This process is ideal for seeds that require cold stratification to germinate. The milk bottles act like a mini greenhouse, allowing light in and protection from the weather - but subjects the seeds to freezing temperatures too.

Guides, How-to

How to improve & prepare your soil for planting

A guide to understanding and improving your soil for the best health and vitality of your plants.

Guides

July seed sowing | Hardy vegetables and flowering annuals

Winter seed sowing tips for hardy vegetables and annual flowers.

Guides

What to plant in July | Winter planting guide

What to be planting in your winter garden this July — trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables...

Guides, Recipes

July Harvest | Garden-to-table: Brussels sprouts with cashew tahini & dates

July harvesting and in-season produce. Plus tips on cooking, eating and growing Brussels sprouts with Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess.

Guides

Gardening with kids | 9 ideas to involve children in the garden

Keeping kids engaged, learning and having fun can be a big task at times. Getting kids involved in the garden is a fantastic way to keep kids occupied, not to mention all the lessons there are to be learned from nature.