Celebrating the winter season | Garden musings with Bri DiMattina
Bri DiMattina, recipe developer, gardener & author of Nostrana, shares with us her insight and 6 of her favourite winter gardening activities...
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Nurturing the land | Jannine Rickards on gardening, winemaking & kaitiakitanga
For Jannine Rickards, gardening is more than just a hobby, it's a connection to her whakapapa—a practice steeped in tradition, sustainability and spirituality. As a winemaker and the founder of Huntress Wines, Jannine weaves her love for the land and her passion for kai (food) into every aspect of her life.
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The Central Otago homesteader who grows, harvests, preserves & hosts tourists
In the quaint settlement of Lauder, Central Otago, Gillian Swinton and her partner Hamish have cultivated a lifestyle that seamlessly blends their love for gardening, hospitality and rural living.
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From urban plot to rural refuge | The Pomeroys’ journey to country living & abundant gardening
In the North Canterbury country town of Amberley reside quantity surveyor Keeley and chef Jen Pomeroy – two garden enthusiasts whose journey into gardening reflects a deep-rooted connection to family, food and community.
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A Mid Canterbury edible garden designed for hospitality & self-sufficiency
In the farming town of Seafield in the Ashburton District, Stevie Young’s garden stands as a testament to a dedication and passion for simple and sustainable living.
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Flavours From My Italian Kitchen Garden: Bri DiMattina
Recipe developer and gardener Bri DiMattina’s book, Nostrana, sets out to rekindle the joy of the home garden and kitchen. Nostrana means homegrown, ours; growing food with the intent of sharing it with others.
In this interview Bri shares her keys to starting and enjoying the edible garden journey —
How to: Create a Thriving Edible Backyard — Kath Irvine
Kath Irvine is a renowned organic gardening and permaculture expert and author. Through her writing and consults, she helps people create productive, beautiful and, most of all, easy gardens.
In this interview, Kath shares her gardening wisdom, including the importance of starting small, slowing down, taking notice and following your intuition.
Christall Lowe: Our life of kai
Christall Lowe (Ngāti Kauwhata, Tainui and Ngāti Maniapoto descent) is a Manawatū-based food stylist, photographer and recipe developer. In this interview Christall shares what was behind the creation of her book — Kai: Food Stories & Recipes From My Family Table, along with stories of her wider family’s plentiful edible garden, and the effect of nature has on her creative practice…
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Zoë Field’s flower-filled life | Field of Roses
Zoë Field of Field of Roses runs a flower farm and floral design studio with her mother, Sue Field, just outside of Gisborne, New Zealand. Inspired by her flower-filled life, Zoë has released her debut book that celebrates the joy and beauty of flowers throughout the seasons.
Read an excerpt from the book: Lost & Found and learn about Zoë’s life as a flower farmer and florist —
Making waste materials bloom | Metal METcALfe’s botanical sculptures
Hawke’s Bay based sisters, Amy and Katie, are the creative duo that design and fabricate botanical metal sculptures from waste material. Their story is unique, and straddles the world of product design, craft-lead production and high-end artwork.
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Through the seasons in Kate Williams’ Garden — The After-hours Stylist
Kate Williams, author of The After-hours Stylist, lives with her family on a lifestyle block in Canterbury, where she is kept busy with running floral workshops, and looking after her extensive 5 acre garden.
Behind the green door | Phil & Gillian’s woodland-inspired garden
Step into the Havelock North garden of Phil and Gillian, former owners of The Green Door garden centre. This vibrant, woodland-inspired space is filled with unique, colourful and textured plantings.
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