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Design: Meeting father rabbit
Keep it simple and stylish is the mantra behind this classy store, finds Ben Crawford.

Five of the best spring festivals
Check out our five favourite festivals to celebrate the warmer months of spring.

Gardening: Spring into action
Meg Liptrot has some items to add to your list of garden tasks.

Gardening: Leave it to nature
Winter's dormant gardens have a stark beauty of their own, writes Meg Liptrot.

NZ Doco: Gardening With Soul
This lively, beautifully shot documentary is filmed almost entirely in this small community on the southern coast of Wellington. With music by local musician David Long, and full of the sea and garden-scapes that have informed Loyola’s life, Gardening with Soul uncovers a local legend and her community for the wider world.
Playing at the New Zealand International Film Festival.

Gardening: Flowers that light up July
Win the cold war with blooms that love winter, says Meg Liptrot.

Putting down roots
Elisabeth Easther finds where you can give Mother Earth a helping hand for World Environment Day

Gardening: Earthy autumnal delights
Dig into your plot before it gets too wet, writes Meg Liptrot.

Harry's memorial to Diana
Prince Harry's garden at the Chelsea Flower Show will reflect his own experience of loss, according to its designer.

Gardening: A bright idea for mothers
Make the garden shine and light up Mum's day, says Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: A seasonal flavour to savour
Meg Liptrot says every backyard should have a feijoa tree or two.

Gardening: Build perfect compost heap
Make use of autumn's bounty for a more fertile garden, writes Meg Liptrot.