Sow what?
TIPS FOR YOUR PRE-SPRING GARDEN The winter chill will be with us a while yet, but the slightly longer daylight hours are a sure sign spring is on its way. So, it’s time to get the last of your pre-spring gardening done so you can sit back and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your […]
A garden you can eat
The Garden City will soon become an edible garden city with construction of the Ōtākaro Orchard back underway. The orchard will include a food forest, an edible garden, educational and event spaces, a local food information centre, an outdoor amphitheatre, dome greenhouse and a café. After construction commenced in June 2019, foundations were […]
Dabbling in design: Willow Landscapes
Some of you may know Carl Gildea of Willow Landscapes for his wealth of knowledge in landscaping and construction. But in order for his business to grow, so did his skills and knowledge. Enter the Diploma in Landscape Design. Finishing at Christmas time, it gave Carl a whole new appreciation for the art of landscaping. […]
Dishing the dirt
Winter’s arrival may conjure up images of the indoors, snuggled up fireside with a good book or Netflix series. But green thumbs know winter is not the time to retire the gumboots and secateurs. Instead, it’s an opportune moment to prepare for the flowering seasons. Whether it’s a full-scale landscape or pre-spring spruce […]
Thrive through winter
Your little garden projects don’t take a break just because it’s coming into winter… and neither should you. We’ve pulled together all of the tips and tricks to making sure your Garden of Eden stays alive and thriving. Don’t forget your roots: While we’re certain Six60 wasn’t being literal… in this case, we […]
Growing up
Vertical gardens are growing into one of the most popular plant trends, as green-thumbs channel their love of gardening to new heights of creativity. A tonne of easy, budget-friendly options await – we’ve picked out our favourite DIY designs. Give any small garden, urban courtyard or interior space the undeniable wow factor it […]
Up your gardening game
As summer fades, garden sheds resound with activity as tools are sharpened, wheelbarrow tyres are pumped, yard carts are laden with gardening implements, seed packets are sorted and gardening gloves are inspected for holes. The dewy mornings and sunny days of autumn make for idyllic weather to connect with the soil and get the garden […]
The science of food
“Ever wanted to know if a cow is smiling? Or how you can make your car run on food waste from the rubbish dump?” Well Grow Ō Tautahi Science Ambassador Trevor Stuthridge is keen to share cool science along with research that makes a real difference to people’s lives. “I think scientists often […]
Luxe Landscapes
With more than 15 years of landscaping and construction experience in England, Australia and New Zealand, Carl Gildea specialises in designing stylish, unique gardens for homeowners to enjoy. It all began on a working holiday in Australia where he enjoyed the creative and satisfying work of laying paving and building retaining walls. When […]
Designer delectables for the garden
Parsley, sage rosemary and thyme, as the Simon and Garfunkel song goes, reminds us of our cherished common garden-variety herbs. However, here are a bunch of some quirkier edibles to grow, that once savoured will become seasoning staples. Hunt them out at garden centres and farmers’ markets this summer. Vietnamese mint Not […]