
Gardening: Down by the water
Meg Liptrot finds the beauty of Hamurana Springs is evolving with new caretakers.
Meg Liptrot finds the beauty of Hamurana Springs is evolving with new caretakers.
You can grow new crops just from what you find in the fridge or pantry, writes Justin Newcombe.
A cover crop will inject a good dose of nutrients into your veg patch, writes Meg Liptrot.
Symbolic poppies bring colour to the garden, writes Justin Newcombe.
Cate Foster's weekend ramble takes her to a garden gallery that every member of the family will enjoy.
Turn your lawn into a productive vegetable garden, suggests Meg Liptrot.
Justin Newcombe debates the finer points of nature's pungent fertiliser.
Easter is a time when you can combine a festival with gardening, writes Meg Liptrot.
Flowers from bulbs provide the world with happy hues, writes Justin Newcombe.
Camellias add a burst of colour to brighten up winter, writes Justin Newcombe.
Fringe food-crop gardening can be an interesting - and fruitful - hobby, writes Virgil Evetts.
Studies prove there are myriad reasons to save our older varieties, notes Meg Liptrot.
You'll be surprised at how weeds can be used in your garden, says Meg Liptrot.
It's time to get your garden ready for the winter months, and the first place to start is at the bottom, writes Justin Newcombe.
Oaks and roses hark back to an earlier time at this homestead, writes Meg Liptrot.
A hanging meadow planted in wool may be adapted to create more affordable "green walls" for the rebuilding of Christchurch.
While you may not be relishing the end of summer, it's now time to get the garden ready, writes Justin Newcombe.
Fond memories see Meg Liptrot on the hunt for a highly fragrant rose.
Justin Newcombe talks us through the most effective ways to water plants in the summer months
With a small garden or patio space, a bit of inspired thinking is required, writes Justin Newcombe Justin Newcombe with his flourishing garden cube.
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Guest garden writer Simon Farrell sings the praises of tropical blooms.
Planting outside your boundary? You're a guerrilla gardener, writes Justin Newcombe.
Water features such as ponds or fountains can transform a garden, writes Meg Liptrot.