Our Land

A block in Raglan that started with very few prospects is now one of the most wish-listed places to stay on Airbnb.

A strong, healthy fruit tree starts with the right kind of hole.

The garden may seem to dull in winter, but there are still a few tasks to be done.

Even a well-designed driveway needs regular maintenance, and there’s one accessory that will help it make the grade.

Gardening teacher and landscaper Kath Irvine shares her favourite fruit tree varieties. Fruit trees must tick three boxes — delicious, hardy and reliable.

What to think about if you’re buying a greenhouse for the first time.

The cabbage tree is the gift that keeps on giving, if you know its secrets.

As Jack Frost arrives, the harvest of fresh fruit and veggies slows down. But there are several stalwarts that survive the cold, and it’s the ideal time to plant fruit trees.

The onion family make a pretty and tasty addition to your garden.

The time has come to get winter-ready — here's what you need for a continuous supply.

A family committed to a self-sufficient way of life have quickly turned an untamed block into a productive homestead.

Common Property still operates with the purpose of giving access to land to those who couldn't afford their own. This is what we can learn from their community-oriented initiative.

Gathering firewood is one of those jobs best done year-round, so you always have a dry, well-seasoned supply.

Waste from your block is actually quite the opposite to its name — here's how to make the most of its value.

These veggies are excellent for small gardens.

The basics of creating a productive orchard, and the design tricks that will keep it that way.

Hazelnuts are still a niche product in New Zealand but they have the potential to be the country’s main nut crop. You won’t meet anyone who loves them more than hazel researcher and grower Murray Redpath.

Many would-be growers can't afford their own land, but on this block, a little common sense creates business opportunities.

Get the basics right, and you can have perfect firewood in as little as six weeks.

There are several ways you can treat a hive to reduce varroa mite populations.

It's time to put the final touches on your cold-tolerant garden.

Gardens can lose their colour in May, but there are ways to brighten things up.

Mass planting expert Rachel Rose reveals the different funding options available and the secret to planting a good forest.

The planting layout of the country’s national arboretum, Eastwoodhill, near Gisborne, is undergoing a reshuffle to a 100-year plan.

A former fine-arts student finds his muse in providing Aucklanders with organic produce.

Rachel Rose has helped to plant almost 5000 trees in the past two years. These are the best trees to grow and ones to avoid.

If you’re a bit bored by cabbage for your winter garden, its ‘cousin’ kale is a great-looking, great-tasting alternative.

Buying seeds from overseas can cost you and New Zealand a pretty bad penny.

Poo is a useful indicator of flock health, and a possible early warning sign of an illness if you know good poo from bad.

It's time to get your cool-weather veggies into the ground.

Pomegranates can be grown from seed, but you need to be patient.

When two artisan gin-makers wanted to source the best organic botanicals, they created a very special garden.

A couple, seeing the wood within the trees, set out with a long-term vision for a new home and an alternative forestry industry.

Learn from those who've done it on how to repair and restore a past wetland that can help save the world from climate change.