Want the freshest produce possible for your restaurant? Start a garden next door. As part of a series of organic Kiwi garden visits by POD Gardening, we call on The Refreshment Room's John Pountney.

As part of a series of interviews with organic Kiwi gardeners by POD Gardening, we visit Fleur Sullivan at Fleur's Place in Moeraki.

As part of a series of interviews with organic Kiwi gardeners by Pod Gardening, we visit Deborah Smith, photographer, and Nicholas Stevens, architect, at their Parnell apartment in Auckland.

Meg Liptrot finds kids enjoying this birds-and-bees lesson with a difference.

A giant flower smelling of rotting flesh could in Auckland this weekend, the first time the rare plant has opened in New Zealand.

From heavy bronze wings to delicately patterned parasols, Danielle Wright is spoiled for choice at Auckland Botanic Garden's fourth Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition.

Meg Liptrot's early summer tasks will keep gardens on track.

The family of a keen gardener who died after using potting mix hopes her death raises the dangers of using the potentially lethal soil.

Keep it simple and stylish is the mantra behind this classy store, finds Ben Crawford.

A living barrier provides a dynamic outlook, says Ben Crawford.

Check out our five favourite festivals to celebrate the warmer months of spring.

Dionne Christian explores how we can help our natural wonderlands for Conservation Week.