Gardening
Young Wellington gardener devoted to dahlias
Once you've been bitten by the dahlia bug, you can't stop. That's what's happened to Wellington 13 year old Ed Malcolm-Tait. Audio
Want to ward off pain during ageing? Exercise harder
Engaging in high levels of physical activities, such as running or a game of tennis, once a week can help stave off chronic musculoskeletal pain as we age. That's the key finding from a new study out… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Lynda discusses the perils of giving gardening advice. She says no two gardens are the same and offering tips for when to plant or what will thrive is difficult as each property generally has its own… Audio
The basics of planting a garden
Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White provides some tricks and tips relating to planting, pruning and harvesting. Audio
Growing without sight
One of Taranaki's pioneering environmentalists shows his ingenious method using ropes to help the visually impaired continue to enjoy growing things. Video, Audio
Common Unity: a flourishing community hub
Ten years ago, Julia Milne started teaching children at a Hutt Valley primary school how to grow their own kai. That project has become Common Unity - a community hub that feeds 2,000 schoolchildren… Video, Audio, Gallery
Maggie Barry
If you are using this day off to tend to the garden we have expert advice and some inspiration for you from Maggie Barry. Audio
Aotearoa's 19th century viral fern craze
We're talking gardening now, and specifically the ubiquitous fern. Found all over the country, it is a plant that just loves our temperate climate. In NZ alone we have about 200 species, and around… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Gardening guru and writer, Lynda Hallinan is all about courgettes. She has tips and tricks to make sure you don't wind up with a huge amount of them all at once and how to ensure they're nice to… Audio
In the Company of Gardeners
Photographer Juliet Nicholas and writer Sue Allison have produced a collection of New Zealand's most magnificent gardens, and met the inspired gardeners behind them. In the Company of Gardener has… Audio, Gallery
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today gardening guru and writer Lynda Hallinan talks to Jesse about some fun planting options for children right now. She suggests all kinds of sunflower varieties to keep them entertained and the… Audio
The Joy of Gardening - Lynda Hallinan on her new book
Afternoons regular gardening contributor, Lynda Hallinan has a new book just released, The Joy of Gardening. Jesse talks to Lynda about writing the book and why gardening and nature are so good for… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
With many having a bit of extra time at home to indulge in a bit of gardening, today guru Lynda Hallinan talks about growing sweetcorn - a summer staple! Audio
Spring gardening with Tony Murrell and Fiona Eady
It's not just spring, it's Labour Weekend, and that always means gardening and planting. Tune in for your spring gardening tips with two of the country's best. Audio
Gardening with Kath Irvine: compost and healthy citrus
Organic gardener Kath Irvine returns to share some tips around spring gardening and to answer your questions. This week her topics include building your own compost and ensuring healthy citrus trees.
…Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
With Halloween on the horizon in October, Lynda Hallinan is talking all about pumpkins today and how to grow them. Audio
Xanthe White's tips for low cost gardening
Landscape gardener Xanthe White is with us this spring day - with some tips on how to keep the costs of gardening down. Just how can you get plants for free?. This is particularly pertinent for… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
This week Lynda talks about crabapples... pretty (blossoms & fruit) or pointless? She also shares a recipe for crabapple cider. Audio
My Current Song: Hello Hello by The Eyes Open (ft Aly Cook)
Kiwi country singer Aly Cook has strong ties to the Aussie music scene, so it's perhaps no surprise that she's working as part of a New Zealand and Australian music collective. The Eyes Open's new… Audio