LifestyleSunday DIY: All hands on deckA top-of-the-line barbie deserves top-of-the-line protection, says Greig Morgan.30 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleQuake city's Ellerslie Flower Show on for 2012The Ellerslie Flower Show is returning to Christchurch, despite the February 22 quake.28 Jul 11:46 PM
LifestyleGardening: Trim trees make the cutWinter is the ideal time to haul out your secateurs, suggests Meg Liptrot.25 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestylePot plant maintenanceJustin Newcombe has the answer to a blossoming relationship with your pot plant.23 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: A pukka result for pukaLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.22 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Space to growNot content with what's on offer, Justin Newcombe makes his own herb box with plenty of room to plant.22 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleVegetable harvesting: It's all in the timingAny edible pod pea or bean left to mature even a day too long loses a good deal of its flavour.19 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleGardening: Try pot luck with vegesPots are a good alternative if your garden lacks sun. By Meg Liptrot.17 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: The wonder of weedsAfter an accidental discovery in an unwanted barrel in the corner of his garden, Justin Newcombe explains how you, too, can brew liquid gold.16 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Creating the perfect perchWhether it be for inside or for the workshed, a bar stool can be just the ticket for sitting down on the job. Justin Newcombe shows us how to make our own.15 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: SilverbeetSilverbeet is the easiest winter green to grow by far and a good kitchen basic.12 Jul 01:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: A fragrant solutionLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.10 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Tweet treatCreate a cosy haven for your avian visitors. Greig Morgan shows you how.09 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Accommodating chooksJustin Newcombe builds a mobile home so his beloved chooks can have a change of scenery (and help with the gardening).08 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: At the cutting hedgeDefine your property with plants you can shape to your liking, says Meg Liptrot.05 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: I've got a crush on garlicJustin Newcombe discovers that nature's most pungent vegetable is actually a cinch to grow.02 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Shoe cupboardKeep your doorway tidy with a simple cupboard for all the family’s footwear. By Greig Morgan.02 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: My darling clementinesMandarins are delightfully easy to grow. Justin Newcombe extols the virtues of these little spheres of Vitamin C.25 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: In the binComposting is a gift that keeps on giving, to the environment and to your garden. Justin Newcombe shares his top tips.18 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: On the benchNothing beats an open fire in winter, and this corner seat is the perfect spot for a get-together. By Greig Morgan.18 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Saving the planet one bin at a timeIt's filled with food waste and garden debris but there's no need to for your compost area to look like a dump. Justin Newcombe gives his bins a spruce-up.17 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Hot colours as the temperatures coolFruit trees can provide bright spots of colour in a winter garden. By Meg Liptrot.12 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Bok ChoyThis vege can be grown and harvested right through the year and is a quick and easy member of the brassica family to grow.12 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Sweet successThere's nothing like the scent of sweet peas for evoking childhood memories, writes Justin Newcombe.11 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Fretting over frangipanisLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.10 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Everything in its right placeBe a tidy Kiwi and make your own toolbox to carry with you on those all-important projects, at home and elsewhere. Justin Newcombe shows us how it's done.10 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: The chance to flourishWhen I'm choosing plants for any project I look primarily at habitat and aspect. Other things like aesthetics, colour or style are secondary, otherwise maintenance will increase.04 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Seasonal treatsQueen's Birthday weekend is a great time to plan your next crop. By Janice Marriot.04 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Climbing the walls: A vertical solutionWhen there's little ground space, don't despair. Just plant up, says Justin Newcombe. He shows us how easily it can be done.03 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Making the most of herbsHerbs are a handy addition to any vegetable garden.30 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: A rosy beginningLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.28 May 10:00 PM