LifestyleGardening: From whence they cameJustin Newcombe shows us how to give seeds the love they need to grow into produce to make us proud.22 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Ready? Get setConcrete is so versatile, it's a wonder we don't use it more often, writes Justin Newcombe.21 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestylePhotos: NZ's best gardensKiwi green thumb Michele Hickman has scoured the country for the best gardens open to the public. She's compiled them in the new book Garden Tours: A Visitor's Guide To 50 Top New Zealand Gardens. Here's our favourites from each region. 19 Sep 11:51 PM
LifestyleGardening: It's all in the planningDesign your garden by thinking through the seasons, writes Meg Liptrot.17 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleCabbage trees on the moveLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.15 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: A vine romanceYou say tomato and Justin Newcombe says beefsteak, San Marzano, Grosse Lisse and cherry.15 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Who let the dogs out?Pets can come with practical problems. Justin Newcombe shows us how to keep your animals in without compromising aesthetics.14 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleMysteries of growing a gardenMoving garden can be a harrowing experience, writes Michele Hewitson. Enter garden guru Xanthe White, who puts all to rights and helps her to feel in the pink.11 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Spring into actionAfter a wet, wet winter many of us are itching to get gardening, says Meg Liptrot.10 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Make a good first impressionLess is more when it comes to designing a front garden, writes Justin Newcombe.08 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Garden edgesThe addition of sleepers to a vege patch can mean the difference between chaos and harmony, writes Justin Newcombe.07 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Bees linked to our survival on earthHoneybees' hard labour is linked to humanity's very survival, writes Meg Liptrot.26 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Co-ordinating colourJustin Newcombe advises us to embrace the rainbow for excitement in the garden.25 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Get your act togetherWith spring just around the corner, Justin Newcombe says it's time to get reacquainted with your garden.18 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Ripe for the pickingIf you've thought about planting fruit trees, now is the time to do it, says Meg Liptrot.13 Aug 07:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Reed all about itJustin Newcombe sings the praises of an avocado tree in the garden.11 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Colourful flatmatesBring your bulbs indoors for a dose of colour therapy, suggests Meg Liptrot.06 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Undercover loverIn case we don't get a long hot summer, Justin Newcombe gives his crops an early boost.04 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Dealing with wet conditionsJustin Newcombe gives some top tips to keep your garden well drained.28 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleKumara: Aotearoa's super foodDiscover the top tips and tricks for growing great kumara, writes Meg Liptrot.23 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Cut above restSecond-hand shops can yield tools for keen gardeners to treasure, writes Meg Liptrot.16 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelSingapore: A city in a gardenMeg Liptrot is overawed by the efforts being made to turn Singapore green.10 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Time to trimIt's time to establish the right framework for summer foliage and flowers.10 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleWhen gardening is bloomin' easyHydrangeas require little effort for a great return, writes Justin Newcombe.07 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleA herb that ended my killing spree (+recipe)Mint is my hero because it ended my killing spree. You see, ever since I was a child, I was known for a really bad black thumb ...04 Jul 10:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Green new yearThis is an ideal time to help our country grow even greener, says Meg Liptrot.02 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Rotten good luckJustin Newcombe shares his tips on how to create the perfect compost heap.30 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuA gardener's guide to MatarikiIt makes sense to plant vegetables by the lunar cycles, writes Meg Liptrot.25 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Fruits of our labourChoosing the right tree for the right conditions is crucial to a high-yielding crop. Justin Newcombe gives some pointers.23 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Bring in the blooms'Tis the season of fragrance, fruit and birdsong, writes Simon Farrell.18 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Avoid being crushedBe sure to follow a few guidelines when growing garlic or you may be disappointed, writes Justin Newcombe.17 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Roses gentle on the noseA rose is a rose, as long as it has a pretty scent, says Simon Farrell.11 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleGardening: Border controlJustin Newcombe explains how to to give your garden a cutting edge.09 Jun 05:30 PM
