Local Gardens take Centre Stage!

Local Gardens take Centre Stage!

In this article series we’re chatting with Kiwi gardeners, to discover what it is about gardening that brings them the most happiness and satisfaction. We’ve all heard about the emotional and practical benefits a garden can bring, so we’d like to share some of that good stuff with you.

We’ll look at some amazing gardens, listen to great advice, and ask happy gardeners to talk about their pride and joy.


Welcome to Sue's Garden

Sue Miller's garden in Whanganui is a constant parade of delicious vegies, fruit and fragrant flowers. There's always something coming ready to harvest!

Welcome to James's Garden

James McCallum's Northland garden is sited on an old orchard. He's applying his open-minded, experimental gardening style to build a productive source of vegies, fruit, nuts and berries for his family.

Welcome to Neil's Garden

Neil Bauer's Auckland garden is a cornucopia of chillies, capsicums, tomatoes and all sorts of delightful vegies. If you like the idea of bonsai chillies, you've come to the right place!

Welcome to Stacey's Garden

Stacey Short's generous, productive Southland garden is a masterclass in how to how to make the most of a shorter growing season. Read on for Stacey's brilliant tips on tunnelhouse gardening!

Welcome to Helen's Garden

Helen Butler's design goal for her Canterbury garden is, in her own words, a "rustic Bohemian wonderland" of flowers. We think she's hitting the mark!

Welcome to Rachael's Garden

Rachael Burgin's Whangārei urban garden is a family affair. It began as a nourishing, wholesome source of home-grown baby food, then just kept growing alongside her kids. It's better than a height chart drawn on the doorjamb!