Add some zest to your winter and use up any excess oranges by making this tasty treat.

Despite their slightly alien appearance, few things taste as delicious and tender as steamed asparagus stems picked fresh from the garden. And what's great is that once established they can provide masses of these tasty treats every summer for years and years to come.

Newly available and highly prized. Learn more about this delightfully fragrant vine or shrub.

Stop autumn feeling too dreary, and take advantage of the great weather for planting, with these quick tips to instantaneously get your garden looking bright and cheerful.

Rhubarb is easy to grow and incredibly delicious. There are many great rhubarb recipes out there, but this easy-to-make recipe is one of our favourites.

Avoid having a drab and dreary autumn and winter with this helpful guide. It'll teach you how to quickly and easily plant up a pot with a glorious mix of flowers that will change with the seasons.

Along with possums there is another unwanted Australian guest that can to cause our fruit trees problems. First found in Northland in 1997, 160 years after possums were first introduced, the Guava moth seems to be slowly making it's way south, and is now firmly established in certain areas of Auckland.

Escape to a tropical location this summer by bravely walking into your garden. There are a huge number of incredibly luscious tropical plants that can be easily grown in Auckland, but here are 10 of our favourites.

Transform your living space and add a touch of x-factor with the addition of some plants. Indoor plants are a great way to freshen up a room, helping making the space seem softer and more inviting. And in many cases it's even good for you! Various studies have looked at the benefits of houseplants which can include filtering the air and increasing your sense of wellbeing. 

Boldly announcing the arrival of spring, Daffodils (Narcissus species) are easy to grow and will look fantastic for many springs to come. And despite what you might think, they come in an array of unusual and interesting shapes and colours.