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Top 10 Edible Flowers Everyone loves the bright colours and wonderful fragrances of flowers in the garden, but did you know that many different flowers can be eaten? Have a look at some of our [...]

Gardening fit for your plate! Summer is the time for scrumptious salads and al fresco dining. Get your garden ready now so that you can make your own summer salads from the freshest ingredients, [...]

By Dee Archibald I’m always looking out for decorations for my Scandi tree and when I saw these in a gift shop I had to have a go at making them. They are a version of what I saw, a little [...]

By Dee Archibald I’m making a huge effort to avoid plastic bottles in my home. Yes, they can get recycled after use but only into other harder plastic items and let’s face it NZ is [...]

Lasagne Garden Yes, you read that correctly. ‘Lasagne gardening’ actually refers to the method of building the garden which is, essentially, adding layers of organic materials that [...]

Nothing says summer like scrummy salads, especially when they’re packed with freshly picked produce straight from your garden. If you’re short on space, why not grow your favourite summer [...]

Chocolate mousse gets an updated and clean twist. Avocado serves as the creamy base for this chocolate treat, while the addition of cinnamon and chilli powder enhances the richness of the dark [...]

By Dee Archibald Advent calendars just got a whole lot more exciting! Make your own and you not only cut down on all the sugar the bought ones contain, but you get all the pre-Christmas jobs [...]

How and When to Water Houseplants If you struggle with how and when to water houseplants, this article is for you! One major thing that probably every houseplant owner will discover is that [...]

Citrus Care and Varieties It wouldn’t be a kiwi garden without the iconic citrus tree. Every gardener should have one. Easy- peel mandarins and oranges are a favourite with the kids and lemons [...]