LifestyleHoliday project: Bending those fruit trees into shapeJustin Newcombe continues his central city courtyard makeover with an elegantly simple espalier for fruit trees and an edible garden.14 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Summer assaultSummer heat means an invasion of the vege-snatchers.09 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleHoliday project: On the path to garden nirvanaJustin Newcombe continues his central city garden makeover with a paving stone path and low-maintenance lawn.07 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Options for cooler climatesLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.07 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Looking after eggplantsLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions31 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleHoliday project: A simple plan for a courtyard makeoverJustin Newcombe transforms a Freemans Bay courtyard - starting with a place for edible things to grow and flourish31 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCanny Kiwis give green thumbs-up to growing their own vegetablesAlmost 60 per cent of New Zealanders say they have taken up vegetable gardening in the past 12 months.26 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: StuffedLet your garden add zest to the silly season, writes Janice Marriott.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Christmas giftsPlan now for perfect festive garden gifts, says Janice Marriott.11 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchool fruit programme gets reprieveResearch shows the Fruit in Schools scheme is helping kids stay focused and better behaved in the classroom.11 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: The best plants for your poolLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.11 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe Back Yard: Symbol of summerJustin Newcombe admires the hardiness of New Zealand's Christmas tree, the beloved pohutukawa.10 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe Back Yard: Not so NannaIt's time to take a new look at the old favourite hydrangea, writes Justin Newcombe.04 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelDunedin: Buckets of cool charmLike your frocks fabulous and your produce pesticide-free? Dunedin's for you, writes Rachel Grunwell.29 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Nourishing pathEdible plots can be pretty as well as productive, says Janice Marriott.28 Nov 01:00 AM
LifestyleMulch ado about somethingJustin Newcombe extols the many virtues of mulching your garden, resulting in a happy, healthy and low maintenance patch.27 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleKeep roses free of rustLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.27 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleNot too hot to handlePeppers can be mild or super spicy. And as Justin Newcombe discovered they can also be a whole lot of fun.20 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Getting arty in the gardenAdd interest to your outdoors with a sculpture of your own creation - a bird bath, perhaps, or something purely ornamental. Justin Newcombe shows us how it's done.19 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Going redThe recipe for growing great tomatoes is a simple one, writes Janice Marriott.15 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDig thisWith NZ's only gardening show <i>Get Growing</i> returning tonight, Anna Leask chats to the new duo hoping to grow green thumbs.13 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleKeep your tamarillos safeLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin Newcombe answers your questions.12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe Three Sisters: Poetry in motionThe Three Sisters of corn, pumpkin and beans are a praiseworthy ensemble.12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Getting the good soilDiagnosing any potential problems with your soil early can save you problems in the long run.12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: A little nuttyThe kids will just love growing their very own peanuts, writes Janice Marriott.11 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Greener fingersThere are more benefits to organic gardening than just healthy produce, writes Libby Nicholson-Moon.06 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe Back Yard: Everybody needs good neighboursCompanion planting is an ecologically sound way to benefit your plants, writes Justin Newcombe.06 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend Project: Sailing into summerSails are an easy and adaptable way to provide shade, writes Justin Newcombe.05 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleGoing potty about herbsHerbs are a marvellous addition to your plot or a great way to garden on a small scale, writes Justin Newcombe.30 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: A pitiful passionfruit problemLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.30 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend Project (Part 2 of 2): Ready, set, grill for summer funWith the tabletop prepared last week, Justin Newcombe gets to work on the pizza oven kitset.29 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: BasilBasil is originally from India, so it likes sun, warmth, and water.24 Oct 01:36 AM
