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Gardening: Bees linked to our survival on earth
Honeybees' hard labour is linked to humanity's very survival, writes Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Co-ordinating colour
Justin Newcombe advises us to embrace the rainbow for excitement in the garden.

Gardening: Get your act together
With spring just around the corner, Justin Newcombe says it's time to get reacquainted with your garden.

Gardening: Ripe for the picking
If you've thought about planting fruit trees, now is the time to do it, says Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Reed all about it
Justin Newcombe sings the praises of an avocado tree in the garden.

Gardening: Colourful flatmates
Bring your bulbs indoors for a dose of colour therapy, suggests Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Undercover lover
In case we don't get a long hot summer, Justin Newcombe gives his crops an early boost.

Gardening: Dealing with wet conditions
Justin Newcombe gives some top tips to keep your garden well drained.

Singapore: A city in a garden
Meg Liptrot is overawed by the efforts being made to turn Singapore green.

Gardening: Time to trim
It's time to establish the right framework for summer foliage and flowers.

When gardening is bloomin' easy
Hydrangeas require little effort for a great return, writes Justin Newcombe.

A herb that ended my killing spree (+recipe)
Mint is my hero because it ended my killing spree. You see, ever since I was a child, I was known for a really bad black thumb ...

Gardening: Green new year
This is an ideal time to help our country grow even greener, says Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Rotten good luck
Justin Newcombe shares his tips on how to create the perfect compost heap.

A gardener's guide to Matariki
It makes sense to plant vegetables by the lunar cycles, writes Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Fruits of our labour
Choosing the right tree for the right conditions is crucial to a high-yielding crop. Justin Newcombe gives some pointers.

Gardening: Bring in the blooms
'Tis the season of fragrance, fruit and birdsong, writes Simon Farrell.

Gardening: Border control
Justin Newcombe explains how to to give your garden a cutting edge.

Gardening: Let's grow lunch
Grow citrus and hearty veges so winter meals will be stunners, writes Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Designs of history
Justin Newcombe says you, too, could have a garden worthy of royalty.

Gardening: Fruit of the vine
Growing grapes is an excellent option for those with little room, writes Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Worth waiting for
It's all in the anticipation when it comes to deciduous ornamentals, says Justin Newcombe.

Gardening: Rare and fair
Landsendt has become a refuge for endangered and exotic plants, finds Meg Liptrot.

Gardening: Growing a broad
Plant broad beans for a later winter harvest, advises Justin Newcombe.

Gardening: Feel the beat
Meg Liptrot suggests we follow autumn's rhythm to restore the garden.

Gardening: A little off the sides
A haircut can give structure to your garden design, as Justin Newcombe explains.

Gardening: Down by the water
Meg Liptrot finds the beauty of Hamurana Springs is evolving with new caretakers.

Gardening: Plants from the pantry
You can grow new crops just from what you find in the fridge or pantry, writes Justin Newcombe.