Our Land

A crusade against the noxious vine has grown from one to a thousand-strong team.

It may still be chilly, but spring produce is just around the corner.

It helps if you have a big budget and a team of landscapers, but there are easy ways to create classic 'rooms' in your garden.

Bringing the Outside In

Whether your space is large or small, there’s no need to forgo the dream of having a flourishing indoor garden – as Mitre 10 MEGA ’s garden experts explain, there is a huge range of indoor plants available.

Can We Afford to Not Take Action?

There is nothing that explains the rate of change coming at farming quite like hindsight. Sarah Perriam attended the 2021 E Tipu Boma NZ Agri Summit and reports that Canterbury farming cannot afford to not change. The good news is that we already have the technology and intelligence at our fingertips to be the world’s first climate-positive farm.

They look quite cuddly, and they're roaming on a farm near Taupo, but farming them isn't for the fainthearted.

Good biosecurity will save you money and heartache.

Haven't pruned your fruit tree in years? Here’s where to begin.

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.

The Balancing Act

Sarah Perriam visited Dan and Gee Harper at Quartz Hill Station and was impressed by their balancing act in diversifying land-use change to be both profitable and environmentally sensitive.

Saving the Pīwakawaka

The Fantail Trust is a charitable organisation set up to establish a native bird and plant sanctuary along the Rakaia Gorge Walkway. Such is the dream and goal of its organisers and dedicated caregivers, who rightfully believe every bird and plant saved is well worth the effort.

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.