If you’re a kitchen gardener, then this is the time – if you haven’t already done so – to get seed potatoes in the ground, as ...

Think you don't have the time or space to grow anything? Wellington gardener Zoe Barry is on a mission to prove you wrong.

If you are planning to create a backyard orchard, add fruit trees to a container garden, or expand your list of edible foods, ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an ...

April is the time to get sowing and growing for the season ahead, both in the flower garden and on the veg patch. Here's what ...

Struggling to choose one path may reflect cognitive flexibility, not indecision. Creative people often thrive by integrating ...

My grafted mango plant — of an unknown variety and around three feet in height — is planted in well-prepared soil enriched with natural fertiliser. It has been affected by dieback disease. Brown spots ...

It's always nice to enjoy fresh fruit whenever you please, and what fruit could be fresher than the kind you pick yourself? Don't wait for results; get these.

Even if your yard is limited to a small patio or your winters don’t suit outdoor growing, don’t write off growing fruit trees ...

As noted in our previous column, we have recently neglected our 24-year-old greenhouse and have had to remove accumulated ...

Large plants such as cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes require trellis support in the back of your garden, while smaller vegetables like peppers, lettuce, and broccoli can grow in front. Include herbs ...

If you love your trees but hate that bare patch of dirt underneath, you’re not alone. Grass rarely grows well beneath trees thanks to shade and thirsty roots that soak up moisture. The good news? You ...