What to plant in July | Winter planting guide
What to be planting in your winter garden this July — trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables...
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Here, you’ll find stories that explore and celebrate the beauty of places and people found within green spaces. Plus, loads of practical gardening advice and how-tos.
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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July Harvest | Garden-to-table: Brussels sprouts with cashew tahini & dates
July harvesting and in-season produce. Plus tips on cooking, eating and growing Brussels sprouts with Jen Pomeroy of The Modern Mess.
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Salvias | The ultimate guide to growing salvia plants
Everything you need to know about salvias — how to grow and care for them, how to propagate, different salvia types, and their varied blooming times.
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Gardening with kids | 9 ideas to involve children in the garden
Keeping kids engaged, learning and having fun can be a big task at times. Getting kids involved in the garden is a fantastic way to keep kids occupied, not to mention all the lessons there are to be learned from nature.
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How to | Multisow beetroot
Beetroot is a hardy vegetable and a crop that can grow year-round. By sowing a little often, you have a constant supply.
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The importance of soil | How to develop good soil with organic matter
Philip Thomsen’s guide to fertile soil. He shares insight into the various types of soil, the importance of soil and how to develop good soil with organic matter.
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Recipe | Tamarillo clafoutis
Nici Wicke’s recipe for Tamarillo Clafoutis - scaled back to be the perfect portion for one person to enjoy. (Substitution ideas for other fruits included.)
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Recipe | Sticky eggplant
This recipe by Nici Wickes balances sweet and savoury flavours together perfectly. Delicious over rice or as a side.
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Recipe | Gorgeous blackberry & apple galette
Another tasty recipe by Nici WIckes that’s been curated for one person - delicious with Blackberry and Apple or any other surplus seasonal fruit you may like to try!
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The best of both worlds | A garden crafted to balance privacy and a greater connection to the community
Two garden spaces, with two clear intentions for each of them - a garden to welcome neighbours and a space for refuge from the busy world. Landscape architecture by BWLA.
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Four gardens for this family’s architectural Sydney home
The team at Nelson Thomas Landscape Architects are behind the thoughtful curation of this lovely outdoor area in Sydney’s North Shore, where an active family of five and their border collie enjoy entertaining loved ones and spending quality time together.
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