NZ Lifestyle Block

The colder months are a good opportunity to cut back the jungle in your backyard.

Aquatic weeds can be a major problem in lowland farming areas, but there are a few ways to tackle these pesky and persistent plants.

Winter is an ideal time to clean  your water tank.

New Zealand has a good climate for growing tea. Here's our guide to making the perfect cuppa from garden to table.

This simple no-knead baguette is perfect for beginners.

This 30cm dog might be the ultimate Kiwi canine.

Now is a great time to create something pretty and functional for this spring.

Avoid ruffling feathers when buying your first flock with our simple guide.

Do your raised garden beds dry out? Why not create a hugelkultur garden bed instead?

Gather rosehips and rhubarb to make this yummy winter jam.

Brush up on your plucking skills for duck shooting season.

A worm farmer shares his secrets of making money from worms and manure.

You can get rid of weeds using everything from a rabbit to a steam gun (but not together).

Coop of the month: Hönshus-1

There's no reason your hens shouldn't live in style. Introducing our coop of the month, the Hönshus-1.

How to give a chicken a bath

When it comes to preparing birds for the annual poultry show season, every one gets a wash, dry and blow wave.

How to make sure your firewood is working at its best and tips for staying warmer than ever this winter.

It's time to apply some love to your soil and prepare for spring.

5 tips for keeping your fences in good condition

A fence is essential on any property with livestock, but not all fences are created equal.

Easy to grow and delicious, beetroot are a versatile vegetable in the kitchen.

Signs of a healthy hen

Our top tips for buying a healthy egg-laying hen.

Great firewood trees (and what you might want to avoid)

Here’s what will keep you warm and cozy when you fire up your wood burner this winter.

Caring for sheep during the colder months

The unseasonably hot summer means farmers should keep a close eye on ewes this winter.

Winter is coming – so look after your cattle

Poor grass growth this summer will mean lifestyle block owners will need to take particular care of cows this winter.

Peony flower power: the secret beneath the soil

The peony is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, but it’s what it grows beneath the soil that has turned into a unique business for one Nelson couple.

There isn’t anything else you could grow this easily that tastes this good.

How to cook with a tagine

The accidental inheritance of a tagine has meant more food experiments for Jenny Somervell and Chef Ken.

DIY: Make your own soap

Making your own soap is easy, affordable, doesn’t require any special equipment and is quite addictive.

A beginner’s guide to chainsaw safety

This is one tool that deserves your full respect and a good training regime.

4 things you must consider before buying a lifestyle block

Green grass, blue skies, peace and quiet, cows, sheep, chickens, a pony, an elegant garden or a food forest full of heritage fruit trees. But there's important questions to ask yourself before you commit to moving to a block.

Things to do in the garden in May

The weather outside is frightful, but there's plenty of delightful things to plant in the garden in May.

Everyone knows if you eat rhubarb you need to add a little sugar, but there is another way to sweeten the deal.

Why we need to start eating alpaca

Alpaca numbers are rising, reaching over 25,000 in the last few years, which is why this dedicated breeder believes we need to eat them.

Create a refreshing rosemary hydrosol

Learn how to make  a refreshing distillation of this aromatic herb.