Life Outdoors
Regaining paradise with treesMonday, 11 June 2012
Planting fruit trees in parks, on reserves and grass verges is the aim of a group which encourages people to grow their own food.
Sanctuary place of tranquilityTuesday, 29 May 2012
When Blake Twigden returned to New Zealand to look at a house in Whitford, he had no idea it would set him on a path to creating a bird watcher’s paradise.
Traditional design onlineMonday, 21 May 2012
Aficionados of the English house and garden lifestyle are being offered an online option to learn about the world of design without making the long journey to London.
Green show returnsMonday, 07 May 2012
A chance to learn about the latest sustainable building products and services is coming up.
Making most of nature's bountyMonday, 16 April 2012
Before drug companies and medical science took the world by storm, Mother Nature ruled the roost.
Garden reflects emotionsMonday, 26 March 2012
Returning to a city that had been battered by seismic activity just a year before was a tough ask for television gardener, Xanthe White.
Thin-skinned Latin sweetieMonday, 19 March 2012
Demand is expected to be high for a new miniature feijoa variety.
Blooming marvellousMonday, 27 February 2012
As the days begin to close in, it’s time to think about adding colour and vibrancy to the garden which can be enjoyed later in the year.
Tomatoes take twoMonday, 20 February 2012
Two years after discovering that gardening isn't a complete bore and I'm capable of cultivating something other than weeds, I have emerged as a green goddess with a bountiful balcony.
Plants worth waiting forMonday, 20 February 2012
Sequels at the box office are rarely as good as the originals, but the same can't always be said for what's in the garden.