These are the best vegetables to plant in your garden in June
Winter has arrived and even though there’s less sunlight, it’s the perfect time to prune, plant and do some general tidying up
The best vegetables to plant in your garden this May
It’s a good time to sow frost-hardy winter greens – and if the ground isn’t too dry, plant some trees or shrubs while the soil is still warm
Where play meets plants: Nell Palmer’s family-friendly garden
This family garden in Christchurch is a child-friendly place of creativity that embraces learning, growth and using your imagination
The late summer garden tasks to do this month
Smooth the transition from summer into autumn with prudent nips and tucks, and harvest and store the last of the summer bounty
The 10 best ornamental grasses for a New Zealand garden
Looking for a low-maintenance way to add colour, texture, movement and structure to a garden?
Step into a whimsical, picture-book garden, inspired by English woodlands
Step into the picture-book whimsy of a English woodland-inspired garden in Christchurch
Gardening expert Mary Lovell-Smith shares her best summer gardening tips
Your late summer gardening is a great time to plant seeds for the months ahead, as it's traditionally the hottest time of the year.
Kidding around: Easy ways to get children into gardening
Encourage your children to run, play and dig into the joy of being outside, then nurture a love of gardening.
Kick start your winter gardening with these easy tasks
It’s time to plant new fruit trees, pop in some leafy green seedlings and plan spring crops Chores for your early winter gardening Winter has come. Activity in the garden is slowing. In cooler parts of the country, growth has all but stopped. With the plants needing less attention, more time can be paid to […]
What to add to your May gardening checklist
This May gardening to-do list is packed full of the best winter blooms, tips for Mother’s Day, and how to protect your plants in frosty temps Autumn bliss: The gardening chores to tackle in May There is a certain urgency in the air. As the last month of Autumn, May signals your last chance to […]
How to introduce Japanese minimalism into your garden
Known for being minimal, considered and serene, bring the soft, lush elements of Japanese style to your urban haven When we think of a Japanese garden, tranquil visions of raked shingle, bonsai, mossy rocks and lone pines float past. While there are many such beautiful and serene gardens to be found, usually around temples and […]
Gardening expert Mary Lovell-Smith shares how to best prepare for autumn
As summer flowers and veggies fade, and even though there’s still much to harvest, it’s time to prep your garden for autumn Red rowan berries are often too bitter for people to eat raw, but they make a beautiful Rowan berry jam. Chores to prepare your garden for autumn And just like that, autumn is […]
Your guide to October gardening and planting
As the days grow longer and the soil warms up, spend some time on a little flower tending and appreciation. What to plant in October October gardening is all about planting and anticipation. And, of course, enjoying all the beauty abounding. The month is the peak rhododendron flowering time. Make a note to visit a […]
Inside a beautifully restored century-old Californian-style bungalow
A century-old Californian-style bungalow in New Brighton, which fell into disrepair after the quakes, is restored to perfection
Weekend Gardening Guide: What to harvest and plant in April
Who can’t help but notice the gentler way of gardening that is creeping in, everywhere from show gardens to backyards? I’m a fan. It won’t suit the obsessively tidy or those who crave razor-sharp minimalism, but the birds, beetles and all in-between are loving it. Letting go doesn’t mean letting things slide. Sometimes it’s as […]
