Oaks and roses hark back to an earlier time at this homestead, writes Meg Liptrot.

A hanging meadow planted in wool may be adapted to create more affordable "green walls" for the rebuilding of Christchurch.

Cunning moves help Meg Liptrot drive greedy pests out of her vegetable garden.

While you may not be relishing the end of summer, it's now time to get the garden ready, writes Justin Newcombe.

Fond memories see Meg Liptrot on the hunt for a highly fragrant rose.

Justin Newcombe talks us through the most effective ways to water plants in the summer months

With a small garden or patio space, a bit of inspired thinking is required, writes Justin Newcombe Justin Newcombe with his flourishing garden cube.

Guest garden writer Simon Farrell sings the praises of tropical blooms.

Planting outside your boundary? You're a guerrilla gardener, writes Justin Newcombe.

Here are a few tips for growing those late summer seedlings.

Water features such as ponds or fountains can transform a garden, writes Meg Liptrot.

Justin Newcombe delves into the fascinating diet and agricultural practices of the first Maori in NZ.

Here are a few simple tips on growing mulberries.

Thornless plump berries make Meg Liptrot a blissfully happy brambler.

A surplus of fish is best put to use in a smoker, writes Justin Newcombe with choosing the plant material to use part of the fun.

Edible subtropical plants offer fruit and are handy screens, writes Meg Liptrot.

Enthusiasm may be low, but now's the time to get ready for some late summer crops, writes Justin Newcombe.

There's inspiration to be unearthed by following the trail at a sculpture garden, writes Meg Liptrot.

There's no need to waste any part of your summer catch, writes Justin Newcombe.

A Christmas table is made all the more lovely with a beautiful bunch of blooms, writes Justin Newcombe.

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

Basil is a herb with a bit of a history. Justin Newcombe delves into its past but also shares how to look after it in the present.

If they grow among 'buddies', fruit trees produce more lavishly, says Meg Liptrot.