Our Land

Taranaki-born Jamie Tuuta is enhancing the potential of Maori land and assets in his role as the Maori Trustee

You may think you know a good soil, but have you had a good sniff of it lately?

Spring is just around the corner, get ready by planting tomato seedlings and aubergines.

Mulching is an easy way to protect your soil until you’re ready to use it in spring.

The late Japanese farmer and philosopher Masanobu Fukuoka created a revolutionary way of farming that has no plowing, no fertiliser, no weeding and no pesticides.

When you live on a little island in the middle of a big ocean, you have to make your block of land pay its own way in the most self-sufficient manner possible.

If you've ever wondered how people win pumpkin-growing competitions, get ready for some seriously strange gardening.

Winter is a great time to plant your future fruiting trees, but do you know how to do it so you give a tree the optimal start?

The enterprising students of Hukerenui School are making a profit from growing maize, lavender and keeping bees.

If you’re buying power equipment then you need to budget in the cost of safety gear.

12 tips for good tree pruning

Grazing stock on a small farm in winter, can be a challenge but good pasture management  can get you through.

Prune your berry bushes, prepare for early spring veggies and harvest chervil amd miner's lettuce.

Laser technology might be the next big driver of economic growth in New Zealand according to an Auckland University scientist.

Doing some fencing now the ground is softer? Here’s 19 tips you might find useful.

No-one likes mud, and it's something you need to manage carefully or the damage to soil can be devastating.

Is your bore water brown? Are your glasses streaky? Sometimes bore water can have as many chemicals as town supply.

Chainsaws are an essential backyard tool, but it pays to do your research before you buy and learn how to maintain them.

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

A South Auckland grower shares the secrets of her edible garden.

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

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

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

A chance vacancy at Olveston Homestead has enabled three generations of the Goldsmith family to polish up a bit of Kiwi history

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).

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.

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.

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.

Vanessa Hayes, aka the Nut Lady, is on a mission to establish a nut industry for Maori on the East Coast.

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

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.