LifestyleHow to keep your garden healthy this summerGardening guru Claire Mummery shares her top tips for blight-free crops this summer21 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleNadia's Whole Garden will supply locally grown produce to a new Whangārei water-top restaurantNCAA champion to a market gardener, Nadia Pavlovich's life took a turn when she fell sick.11 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleDoug the Spud: Hamilton gardeners unearth ugly potato likely to be biggest in the worldColin and Donna were just weeding when they struck starchy gold.04 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandLegionnaires' cases in Canterbury prompt health warningGardeners urged to protect themselves when handling potting mix.02 Nov 06:27 PM
New ZealandAuckland ban on using sprinklers remains after heavy rainsIn recent weeks the level of Auckland's dams has shot up to 83 per cent after heavy rain.24 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandObituary: NZ's first Mrs New ZealandShe said her entry in the competition started as a joke she shared with her husband Ian.30 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelTourism in bloom: Monet's gardens reopening in GivernyAfter being closed for 6 months due to Covid, the world-famous gardens are set to reopen.18 May 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Designer bringing tiny gardens to the cityMartin Steel-Brown says tiny gardens are the latest trend to hit New Zealand.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentTeenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.04 Apr 10:30 PM
LifestyleWhat can go in the compost bin?THE CONVERSATION: By following some simple rules, you can create your own "black gold".26 Mar 08:09 PM
New ZealandGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
LifestyleMan receives anonymous letter telling him to mow his lawnNote left in letterbox attempts to prompt resident into grooming his front yard.03 Dec 05:34 PM
Lifestyle'Mow': Late-night 'lawn police' carve message into North Shore resident's gardenIt remains to be seen if anyone will grass up the culprit.31 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGarden hacks to beat a hose ban (yes, you can still plant tomatoes)Save your boiled vegetable water - your lettuces are going to need it.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour weekend gardeners warned of disease link to potting mixThere had been 23 cases of the potentially fatal disease already this year in Canterbury.21 Oct 09:55 PM
TravelBlooming beautiful: Mt Eden's secret gardenMichelle Langstone goes in search of spring, and discovers a hidden gem.29 Sep 03:30 AM
LifestyleLittle Garden bidding war: One lucky Kiwi scoops a full setOne lucky Kiwi got their hands on a full Little Garden set, but it came at a price.24 Sep 05:11 AM
New ZealandLawn mowing Good Samaritan found: 'This is just the type of thing he does for people'Munroe Rawiri, not thinking anything of it, hadn't told anyone of his deed.18 Sep 06:00 PM
RoyalsThe hobby Charles is giving up to prepare for life as KingHere's a sign Prince Charles is preparing to step into a new role.20 Aug 12:59 AM
LifestyleHow to revive dying plants with just a banana peelIf you love plants but struggle to keep them alive, this simple hack might be the answer.20 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSad times for lettuce, but spinach loves Hawke's Bay's winterKohlrabi, silverbeet, artichokes and celeriac are also doing well this winter.09 Jul 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWinter gardening - the gloves-off science for wellbeingCarol Bucknell on the restorative benefits of gardening.19 Jun 09:11 PM
New ZealandThree tips to start a garden and eat for lessWhether you're renting, live in a city, or have black thumbs, there are ways to start.18 Jun 04:59 PM
RetailShuttered: Garden centre chain Palmers closes big box Westgate storeThe company said Covid-19 made the "long term position of the store untenable".11 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandLevel 2 is here! 14 essential things to know and what you can doWe look at what is and won't be open for business from today.13 May 06:15 PM
New ZealandThieves use lockdown to raid primary school gardenOne person thought it was a community garden, so tried to dig up a feijoa tree.11 May 09:53 PM
TravelBored of your kitchen and garden? Try these armchair travel fixesSee the UK's best gardens and taste food from around the world, all without leaving home.11 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Covid 19 sends Kiwis diggingWe say: Gardening skills could be a positive to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 tips to help your wellbeing during lockdownRemember five key words: Connected, creative, giving, learning and active.24 Mar 01:13 AM
OpinionAlice Vincent: Time to get out into the gardenCOMMENT: Transforming even the smallest outside space has never been more important.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDig for victory! Kiwis turn to growing own food, becoming self-sufficientGarden centres and nurseries raided for plants and seeds.21 Mar 05:59 AM
LifestylePanic buying of vegetable seedlings at garden centresGarden supplies and vegetable seedlings are the latest target for panic buying.20 Mar 02:17 AM
Lifestyle'It's nearly as tall as the neighbour's roof': Aucklanders' monster flower growing in backyardThe 11-foot monster began to grow and thrive in the hot conditions.12 Mar 06:54 AM
LifestyleSerial plant killers saved by hardware store's unusual promiseIf you're terrible at keeping plants alive, this return policy is for you.26 Feb 01:37 AM
