Seed bombs: Weapons of mass germination
Here’s how to create seed bombs for some explosions of colour in your own patch, or for a touch of guerilla gardening this spring.
How to create a springtime feast for birds
Spring means a rise in flapping, hopping, tweeting, chirping, diving and even fighting as the local birds look for mates, build nests and forage for the food that was so scarce over the winter.
Embrace the chaos
A boon for biodiversity, chaos gardening takes a natural approach to garden planning, with flowers growing alongside vegetables, plants left to go to seed, and straight rows given over to haphazardness.Â
Autumn is for composters: tips for turning garden waste into gold
Gardens can be messy at this time of year. The good news is your clean up can be collected to create rich compost that will make your spring patch sing. We've collated some handy tips to make it happen.
Backyard Bounty: Apples
How do you like them apples? Baked, juiced, sautéed or pureed? Here are some ideas if your apple trees are laden and your kids won’t condone another crumble.
Backyard Bounty: Feijoas
The feijoa is NZ's favourite homegrown fruit, and has come to symbolise the seasonal shift to autumn’s cold, sunny days. As the bags start appear on the doorstep, here's what to do with these zingy green globes.Â
Nature is the best classroom
The garden is a perfect setting for children to follow an interest in birds - as is the local park, wetland or beach. Here are some ideas to make the most of those great teachable moments.
How to make your garden spring for Spring
In early spring, new growth is building and budding in the garden, both in stems and underground. Here's how to ensure everything is ready to create a dazzling display in the coming weeks.Â