Kids Go Gardening - grow swan plants for Monarchs Gardens are full of amazing creatures, some so small we have to look closely to see them. Others are big and so beautiful we can't miss them! Like the Monarch butterflies ... read more
Kids Go Gardening - make a buzz! You can help essential pollinators by planting a bee friendly flower garden. ... read more
Plant swan plant seeds early This time of year is a great time to sow swan plant or milkweed seeds. There is still enough heat to encourage germination and your plants will have a chance to reach a reasonable size before the cold weather slows them down. ... read more
Vintage flowers Simple flowers that have graced our gardens for centuries owe their long standing popularity as much to their extraordinary functionality as their enduring beauty. ... read more
Summer colour for butterflies Load your garden with colourful plants to ensure you have a blazing display to attract as many butterflies as possible. ... read more
Feathered friends Sitting quietly outdoors in a favourite spot is made extra special when wildlife comes visiting. During winter, birds usual supply of food from trees can be in short supply, so supplementary feeding is a great way to encourage them to stay around. ... read more
Friends in focus A fascination with birds, and photographing them, is an extra layer of delight in Jenny Oakley's Taranaki garden. ... read more
Planting for pollinators Flower gardens are great for the planet's little champions. If you do just one thing this spring, plant a pollinator garden. ... read more
Kids Go Gardening - flutterby butterfly Planting a butterfly garden is easy and you'll be rewarded with the fluttering of butterflies all through the summer ... read more
Wild bird wellness As winter sets in, trees and shrubs go dormant for the season, biding their time until spring arrives. That means a reduction of food sources like nectar, berries and insects for our wild bird friends. ... read more
The nature garden Plant trees and shrubs that provide food and lodgings for birds so you can enjoy them in your garden. ... read more