For Meg Liptrot, it's the woodsy fragrance of Christmas that sets the festive mood.

Here are a few simple tips on growing sage.

Put the finishing touches to your al fresco dining set, says Greig Morgan.

How do you save your garden when you are going away for the holidays? Justin Newcombe has a few tips.

It's not the present inside that counts, it's how you wrap it up, says Justin Newcombe.

Noelle Davies' homeware store focuses on pieces from the Continent. Here she lets Viva in on her loves.

The homeware expert shares some of the loves she has in her own home.

Dining outdoors requires a table but not a big price tag, says Greig Morgan.

Justin Newcombe's list of drought survivors will keep your garden blooming through an arid summer.

There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a bunch of bananas growing in your own backyard.

Fashion designer Lise Strathdee has found herself at home in the remote outpost of Kohukohu in the Hokianga where she can indulge all of her passions.

Social networking even pops up at farmers' market trade tables, writes Meg Liptrot.

Laura Kirar's creations take inspiration from the high points of 20th century design.

Greig Morgan's gone fishing - this time with a rod from his neatly built rod-holder.

If you really want to succeed at organic gardening, there's a herb you should know, writes Justin Newcombe.

Make domestic camping chores a little bit easier with this clever carrier for dishes, explains Justin Newcombe.

A new book by Andrea Stevens explores the connections New Zealand houses have with the outdoors.

Here are a few simple tips on how to grow taro with handy hints on how to use them in the kitchen.

Meg Liptrot suggests rigging up a drip system to hold precious water in your soil.

Regenerating Auckland's bush land is not as straightforward as you'd think thanks to erosion, big roots and poor soil, writes Justin Newcombe.

Greig Morgan goes crazy with natural stone to make an outdoor room.

Garden lighting can add another dimension to your outdoor spaces - but make sure you approach it carefully, advises Justin Newcombe.

Here are a few simple tips on growing zucchini.

The countdown to Christmas has begun. Check out these crafty ways for jazzing up your gifts from UK's wrapping queen, Jane Means.

Bayley Collins uses her love of animals as inspiration for some unique art pieces. Here she tells us what else she loves.

Growing a family is a serious business. So is growing a lawn. Alan Perrott, a second-time dad, explains the important connection.

Our native forests enliven Meg Liptrot's gardening efforts at home.

He's one of the most respected – and recognisable – figures in architecture. But what inspired Mike Davies' curious obsession?

Greig Morgan tells how to make a letterbox the neighbours will envy.