It's that time again. Justin Newcombe talks us through planting tomatoes to get the best of them for endless summer sauces, snacks and salads.

Justin Newcombe shares top tips on how to get the kids into gardening.

A nettle among the blooms is vital to attract a special native, writes Meg Liptrot.

Get your garden buzzing with beneficial insects by planting their favourite food, writes Justin Newcombe.

Justin Newcombe has some tips on how to personalise that essential extra space in the garden.

For ease of growing and nutritional value, you can't go past a kumara, writes Justin Newcombe.

A mini glasshouse is the simple way to kick-start a vege patch, says Greig Morgan.

Three Auckland women share the secrets of their green thumbs with Viva.

Herbalists offer some advice on the natural ways you can combat illness.

It might come in bags at the supermarket, but there's nothing easier than growing these salad leaves yourself.

A walk on the wild side will allow nature to show you how it's done, says Meg Liptrot.

Supermarket varieties don't have a patch on home-grown yellow beauties, writes Justin Newcombe.

If you fancy having a gazebo to lounge under, why not make a fale as a nod to our Pacific neighbours, writes Justin Newcombe.

Beetroot is a classic Kiwi addition to a burger, so giving it a go in the vege garden would be the patriotic thing to do in this month of rugby mania.

Make mine a magnolia, says as fragrant blooms appear on her tree.

A lemon tree is one of the most worthwhile small trees to have. The best fruit are produced when the tree is planted in full sun and fertile soil with adequate moisture.

Make your lawn the star of the garden this summer by giving it some TLC now, writes Justin Newcombe.

Take thyme out in summer to see the best of Central Otago, writes Meg Liptrot.

It's easy to lay a path that will keep your feet out of the mud, says Greig Morgan.

Meg Liptrot sings the praises of an old fashioned, forgotten beauty - abutilon.

Greig Morgan shows how you can keep the dog safely at home.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.