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
LifestyleGardening: Taro lore a sharing experienceThis Christmas we're catching the train to Kaikoura to spend a few days with my husband's family, who live up Mt Lyford, in a village of log houses surrounded by beech trees and mountain tarns.20 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: A gardener's ChristmasI enjoyed researching this story, as I don't often peruse websites for garden gift-giving. My go-to presents for special days are often plants (not a surprise).13 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Summer insurance for gardensThe holidays are just around the corner and it is also peak growing time for summer crops.06 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Hands-on part of makeover funI was looking forward to visiting friends Gilbert Wong and Jo Boese to check out a landscaping project at their Herne Bay home last week.29 Nov 07:00 PM
ConstructionGardening fertile ground for Mitre 10Gardening is the gigantic seller for New Zealand's biggest DIY, homeware, trade and household goods chains, dominating all other product category lines.21 Nov 11:52 PM
LifestyleGardening: Space for summer vegesNo room, no problem; options include pots and mobile beds.15 Nov 11:00 PM
