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Fruitful investments

It pays to do your homework before purchasing a fruit tree to plant over winter.

How does your garlic grow?

For the garlic growers of Moa Valley Farm, soil health and farming organically are fundamental to their new venture.

Unreal houseplants

Impersonators of pebbles and with a weird similarity to people, lithops have migrated from the desert to our living rooms.

Cherry picking

Grown for eating or admiring, cherries promise year-round appeal – if you choose your variety wisely.

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Frost fight

The race is on to protect our favourite heat-loving plants from winter’s chill.

Herbal highs

While still herbs, the tallest are also attractive trees adding fragrance, shade and shape to any garden.

Connecting to joy

One of the world’s most successful travel writers considers how houseplants have the power to change disconnected lives for the better. Including her own.

Gardening in a changing climate

Climate change is here and it’s definitely affecting our gardens. Look out for subtle variations across the country.

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Happy Matariki!

Get the facts about Matariki – a star cluster known worldwide and treasured in Aotearoa New Zealand from this Te Papa article: https://bit.ly/2JROKVv

How are you spending the public holiday?

Happy Matariki!

Get the facts about Matariki – a star cluster known worldwide and treasured in Aotearoa New Zealand from this Te Papa article: bit.ly/2JROKVv

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Today is the shortest day and, traditionally, the day to plant garlic 🧄

Have you got yours in the ground yet? Read more on page 80 of our June issue, which is still available!

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Planted!

Ever wondered what websites garden writers turn to for inspiration for their own growing? Michael Unverricht shares some of his favourites this month.

Locally he likes aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nz, jury.co.nz, organicediblegarden.co.nz and gardens.org.nz.

To find out what international destinations he’s frequently visiting, pick up the June issue.

Photo: Auckland Botanic Gardens

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