Yes, it’s tulip time
To celebrate spring, Esther Paddon shares her
unforgettable trip to the world’s top tulip display.
Connoisseur Keith
Susie Longdell gets tips from a Nelson man
who grows hundreds of different varieties.
Starting tomatoes
Susie Longdell and Rodney Dunn help you choose
seed and get tomatoes off to a good start.
Using nature’s art
Lesley Ingham visits a garden where a destructive
storm has lead to standout sculptures.
DIY: Mini propagator
Mark Rayner shows how to construct a small
unit for seed sowing and rooting tip cuttings.
Beauty in ‘Blue’
Jacqueline Sparrow delights in blue ginger even though she’s not so keen on its name.
Myrtle has merits
Herb specialist Marilyn Wightman gives tips on growing and cooking with the true myrtle.
Propagating Aids
Mark Rayner presents more DIY propagators made with recycled household items.
Savouring spring
Try this rocket and radicchio recipe from the just-released New Zealand Vegetable Cookbook.
Walls: What works
Mark Rayner picks some of his favourite plants for growing on retaining and crib walls.
Dig that garden
Andrew Maloy gives tips on digging in green crops and weeds in readiness for summer veggie planting.
In the edible garden
Our team from around the country gives tips and reports on top crops and tasks.

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