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
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
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
LifestyleEdible garden: A little nuttyThe kids will just love growing their very own peanuts, writes Janice Marriott.11 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
LifestyleGardening: Greener fingersThere are more benefits to organic gardening than just healthy produce, writes Libby Nicholson-Moon.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
LifestyleGardening: A pitiful passionfruit problemLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.30 Oct 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
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
LifestyleI say tomato, you say tomatoNothing beats the satisfaction of a glowing red homegrown tomato bursting with flavour. Justin Newcombe shares a few tips to achieve the perfect tomato.23 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend Project (Part 1 of 2): A piece of the pizza actionIf you fancy having your own wood-fired pizza oven for alfresco suppers, you'll need something to put it on. Justin Newcombe has just the thing.22 Oct 10:03 PM
LifestyleTurning over new leavesChef Stephanie Alexander is visiting our shores to promote an extension of her Aussie programme to help teach children about growing, harvesting and sharing food.21 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleAce of spudsDelicious and filling and so much better from your own garden, potatoes are a deserved family favourite. Justin Newcombe gives us his top tips.16 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Cash cropsHigh vegetable prices got you down? Janice Marriott suggests growing your own cash crops.16 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Room to growJustin Newcombe demonstrates how to grow your plants in style.15 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Advice for summer seedlingsLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.15 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe Back Yard: Loopy for lupinsThey give your soil the nitrogen it's looking for, introduce organic matter, provide mulch and compost material, plus flower beautifully. Justin Newcombe loves lupins.09 Oct 04:30 PM
