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8 summer tasks for the flower garden

Fresh flowers will make the transition into the colder seasons much more do-able.

Why you should consider letting your lawn go wild

Life's too short to be fussy over a lawn, it's time to let nature take its course.

How a squashed tomato sowed a growing love affair

Food writer Kristina Jensen celebrates a special couple and their favourite tomato.

9 expert tips for February gardening

No amount of heat can stop one's dedication to the garden.

They left their jobs to become mushroom growers

Two management consultants have exchanged the corporate world for a country life dedicated to sharing the joy of mushrooms.

10+ tips and tricks to creating a great outdoor space

The newest 'room' of your house could be right outside your door. Here's what to think about when you're creating the ultimate outdoor space.

5 cool-weather crops to start readying before autumn

Start sowing and planting these crops before cooler weather sets in.

How to avoid these three common pasture mistakes

Learn from the mistakes of long-time block owners and use their lessons to your advantage.

A wild suburban garden inspired by Tāne Mahuta

Two of Valda Poletti’s ancestors arrived from England, settled on land near New Plymouth and burned the bush and forest to make way for pastures of ryegrass and clover. Valda has done precisely the opposite.

How to grow the unsung hero of the veggie garden

There's one key to growing a good leek crop, and Jenny finally feels the love.

What to do in the garden this January

Keep a watchful eye on the garden as the summer heat ramps up.

This little plant grows in the hottest conditions

The summer sizzle is on its way, and these under-utilised plants love it.

A block owner's guide to summer sleepouts

If you want extra beds for summer guests, a simple sleepout may be the ideal solution.

The couple bringing fun to the mushroom business

A 2 billion year old organism is the hot new food trend, and a gourmet business opportunity.

Creative ways with succulents

Succulents are a beautiful business plan if you enjoy some simple DIY and a little creativity.

6 mallow species to look out for on your block

These common weeds compete for more desirable species such as ryegrass and clover.

Nadia's guide to growing beautiful tomatoes

There's nothing quite like biting into a homegrown tomato.

The ultimate guide for growing dill

Dill is often confused with fennel, but if you love to cook, you need to know the difference.

11 tasks for the early summer garden

Pop these seeds on your next shopping list — summer's the perfect time to get sowing.

DIY Project: An artistic climbing frame for plants

A practical climbing frame for plants can double as art for the garden.

The Toyota that stole her heart and joined her down the aisle

Kellie Hollingsworth wasn’t interested in cars, let alone restoring them. But then a shabby old Toyota stole her heart.

Wellness for People and Planet – Canterbury Hemp Farming

Mother Nature left nothing behind when she created hemp, a plant described as nothing short of a ‘miracle’. Sarah Perriam shines a light on the new rock star in Canterbury’s food and fibre basket that has been forbidden fruit for over eight decades.

Why is gardening so good for the soul?

Gardeners know growing plants is great for your health, and now science is showing us some of the reasons why.

7 ways to fight New Zealand weeds organically

If you’re more interested in being kinder to your land, its soil and the health of the creatures living in it, you will need to take a longer-term view of dealing with weeds.

How to grow your own bath sponge

There aren’t many mouth-watering veggies that can also be a bath sponge and a dishcloth.

How to feed your poultry at every life stage

The happy, healthy chicken diets you need to feed your poultry for every age.

8 plants to grow for protein

These plants are an easy source of nutritious protein and can be grown in most parts of the country.

10 ways to encourage your kids to garden

Gardening is a fun activity for kids, and a great way to get them interested in eating vegetables.

This couple grew an eco-house and co-housing village

Richard Thompson and Laurel Stowell have grown their dream home, and a village to go with it.

Everything to sow and plant this November

Now is the time to sow to reap the benefits this summer.

A vision to clear pest vines spreads across Golden Bay

Banana-passion vines stand no chance against a Golden Bay man’s infectious vision.

Why you're having problems growing shiitake

These gourmet mushrooms can cost you around $60 per kilogram, or you can grab your chainsaw and grow them yourself.

How to grow delicious courgettes

Sow your courgette seeds now for a fruitful summer harvest.

Tips for planting a multi-coloured pumpkin patch

Whether you like yours white, blue, grey, pale green, orange, striped or knobbly, you can never have too many pumpkins. Or so says this pumpkin lover. A dedicated pumpkin patch will ensure you remain in pumpkin for the whole year.

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