LifestyleA larder for all creaturesA food forest is an orchard the way nature intended. Humans get the benefit of fruit, nuts, herbs, fibre (and sometimes firewood) and wildlife get a home.03 Aug 01:57 AM
BusinessGarden hub set to grow homesThe birthplace of the country's biggest garden centre is for sale for the first time in 102 years.06 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleDIY can save cash in the long runKeeping chickens and growing your own veges is the first step to being self-sufficient.05 Jul 08:04 PM
LifestyleMatariki - time for renewalLet's make the most of our special New Year, writes Meg Liptrot.29 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandShrubs in the cityA homely touch in the form of a community garden set amid industrial surroundings is taking root at Wynyard Central.15 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCall to bring blooms back to EllerslieLocal supporters of the Ellerslie International Flower Show have offered a home in Auckland for the event.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEllerslie Flower Show cannedNext year's Ellerslie International Flower Show has been cancelled as the Christchurch City Council considers how to make the event financially viable in future.09 Jun 02:40 AM
LifestyleGardening: Look up history of toxinsDon't hesitate if you think your soil harbours dangerous chemicals, warns Meg Liptrot.07 Jun 11:29 PM
LifestyleGardening: Friends and foesMeg Liptrot finds fertile riches in her garden this month.17 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Big lessons outdoorsLearning about fruiting trees enthrals wee ones. Meg Liptrot reports on a winning kohanga reo that has gone green.12 Apr 08:00 PM
LifestyleHow to plan a winter gardenAlthough the summer garden is winding down, there's no time to rest on your laurels because right now it's action stations for serious gardeners.31 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleCitizen scienceIn the parks, beaches, back gardens and forests of the country, non-scientists can help with with a raft of research projects.28 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionGreg Dixon: Zen and the art of hedge trimmingChores are not chores, Greg Dixon writes, they are opportunities to find inner peace.28 Mar 07:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Seaside bounty for soilMeg Liptrot praises Neptune's great gift for gardeners - seaweed.24 Mar 07:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Follow the food crowdMeg Liptrot dishes out the goods on community food growing.15 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Water need never go to wasteConservation 'wonder woman' shows Meg Liptrot how it's done.09 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Give the tasty taro a good goMeg Liptrot reports on a Pacific staple's exciting potential.22 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Veges feel the heat, tooMeg Liptrot takes pity on plants that hanker after shade and a drink.15 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleRoses are ready for Valentine's loversBlack Magic is in demand, as sweethearts prepare to cast spells over loved ones this Valentine's Day.12 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandBerm garden chasing prizeA berm in Ellerslie has been entered into a national landscaping competition as part of a vegetable, fruit and flower garden. It even has a beehive.11 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: The importance of perfumeMeg Liptrot has the perfect Valentine's gift - botanic fragrances from the garden.09 Feb 10:30 PM
