LifestyleGardening: Floral 'food' lifts a city's moodWhen we talk about the French urban garden it conjures images of a courtyard with cafe-style iron table and chairs to sit at for a coffee in the sun.11 Jul 09:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Lie back and enjoy the outdoorsWe kiwis love a good deck. They suit the design of most of our houses, are perfect for the casual barbecues we love so much.04 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: New year restoration of the landHope, recovery and restoration are what Matariki and the Maori new year are all about and this Auckland project has it in spades.28 Jun 01:14 AM
LifestyleLiving spaces extend outdoorsGood outdoor furniture can move your living spaces outside, writes Carol Bucknell.20 Jun 09:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: 'Corpse flower' blooms againAfter days of anticipation the Auckland Domain Winter Garden's 'corpse flower' is expected to come in to full bloom today.16 Jun 08:45 PM
LifestyleGardening: Plant to eatWhen planning A food garden, understanding your site is the key to success. Analyse the conditions of your site and you'll be harvesting tasty crops in next to no time.13 Jun 09:00 PM
LifestyleStinky flower could bloom this weekendAuckland Domain's stinky flower could bloom this weekend, says a Winter Garden spokeswoman.12 Jun 05:37 AM
LifestyleGiant 'corpse flower' to bloomA plant that smells like rotting flesh will flower for the seconds time in 18 months at the Auckland Domain's Wintergarden.10 Jun 12:05 AM
LifestyleGardening: Dare to be differentWhile our gardens take a breather over winter and we retreat from life in the gardening fast lane, this is a perfect moment to take stock of your site and get planning.07 Jun 02:30 AM
LifestyleGardening: Growing canopy protects our futureEarth and all its occupants need trees, so let's get digging.31 May 03:21 AM
LifestyleGardening: Pretty up comely camelliasPlants snooze about now — the time to prune and transplant them.24 May 12:20 AM
LifestyleGardening: City's paved in soft goldThe gold-standard autumn destinations in New Zealand are in the South Island. Our leafy colonial settlements are up there on the world stage for autumn beauty.17 May 03:03 AM
LifestyleGardening: Autumn red visits brieflyThe colour red gets attention. It is the primal colour of fire, evoking passion, vitality and celebration in many cultures.09 May 08:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Thrill a green-thumbed mumAll mums deserve pampering, and Mother's Day is the official day when that special treatment is obligatory.02 May 10:11 PM
LifestyleGardening: Poignant reminder of Flanders fieldsThe Flanders poppy is the real plant behind the red flower which has become an international symbol of remembrance for soldiers who gave their lives during the world wars.25 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Cool enough to refresh worn torn lawnAutumn might be wind-down time for many plants but the slightly cooler temperatures and increased moisture in the ground make it the ideal time to sow new lawns and rejuvenate existing turf.11 Apr 09:00 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Battlelines form for Roundup warDita De Boni wonders how long it will be before chemicals giant Monsanto moves to openly sue nations that try and limit or ban the use of Roundup weedkiller.08 Apr 09:44 PM
LifestyleGardening: Winter feasts aheadTake advantage of the daylight hours and make hay (or compost) while the sun shines.21 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Treasure transformed in soilSeeds saved from your best crops will look after you in seasons to come.14 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Fruit fly needn't stop usFruit harvesting is a topical issue where I live. Once again, we're in the the eye of a biosecurity storm and troops of fluorescently clad officers are walking door to door to curb the spread of the dreaded Queensland fruit fly.07 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Hardy blooms flourishOn a baking hot afternoon in December, our 18-year-old nephew Mark drove us around remote roads in the high country above Kaikoura, doing a great job of showing us the local sights.28 Feb 09:10 PM
LifestyleGardening: It's the kindest cutSharpen your shears and take to the fruit trees to prepare for the coming winter.21 Feb 07:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Scraps put to workOver the summer holidays we caught a sea shuttle from Kaiteriteri Beach and spent a week with my family at a holiday house in Awaroa Inlet in the Abel Tasman National Park.14 Feb 10:58 PM
LifestyleHow green grows your business?Worm farms, compost heaps, beehives and vege gardens. Auckland businesses07 Feb 08:12 PM
LifestyleGardening: Good eye for plantsGil Hanly's garden is a verdant wonderland in Mt Eden. On a sweltering day a welcome wave of cool, forested air greets the visitor at the gate.07 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Family garden of EdenThe Heroic Garden Festival offers the chance to visit 26 gorgeous Auckland gardens.31 Jan 02:00 AM
LifestyleGardening: Season for changeHerne Bay’s community garden will be under new management.25 Jan 02:00 AM
LifestyleTwelve Questions: Selena ClarkeRenting can be hard for creative people because we want to enhance beauty and you're not allowed to change much, but gardening is one way you really can do that.21 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Sunny season showUp and down our country, home gardeners are enjoying the fruits of their hard work.17 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: In a holiday frame of mindMake summer last even longer with some relaxation-inducing outdoor living furniture and accessories.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandDonation helps garden visionBarnardos has always led the charge in putting children first. The Garden Project is their newest initiative to promote gardening among South Auckland children and families...21 Dec 04:30 PM
