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Little gifts give grand rewards
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Tiny dots of seed carry the stories of their guardians as well as the genetic legacy of centuries of cross breeding and survival. It is little wonder that gardeners gain so much pleasure from collecting, germinating and nurturing seed into a plant appreciated for its beauty or nourishment.  More »

Interiors for continuing contentment
Monday, 08 March 2010
Settling for second best in life may be a sensible compromise but if the heart is unhappy with the final outcome, taking a logical pathway may be in vain.  More »

Maximise guest room
Monday, 08 March 2010
Saving space is a seemingly impossible task when modern households accumulate ever-increasing collections of stuff. Laptops, computers, televisions, books, magazines and family photos add to the clutter and often a spare bedroom becomes the dumping ground.  More »

A well connected family home
Monday, 22 February 2010
A graciously restored villa at the end of a private beachfront road is testimony to the links five generations of one family have retained with their land.  More »

Smitten by an annual affair
Monday, 15 February 2010
Gardeners can be a tad obsessed by their patch of earth but the resulting beauty makes their single-mindedness a forgivable folly. And, more often than not they are a generous bunch, obligingly sharing their creations with anyone who shows a glimmer of interest.  More »

Returning to former glory
Monday, 15 February 2010
Large rolling rural estates with an Elizabethan tower thrown in for good measure are unimaginable features of New Zealand landscapes. However, for Adam Nicolson, author of Sissinghurst an Unfinished History growing up on an English estate, rich with tales of times past, was a perfectly normal childhood.  More »

Luxuriously lounging outdoors
Monday, 08 February 2010
Sultry evenings demand an appropriate level of inactivity, such as alfresco dining and relaxed reclining while absorbing the sounds of summer.  More »

Explore, discover and be inspired
Monday, 08 February 2010
Working in the garden can seem rather arduous during the heat and dust of summer days which makes it the perfect time to leisurely observe the creations of others.  More »

Sunday at home with the Browns
Monday, 25 January 2010
Most people get to spend a bit of time at home but for Len Brown being home is unusual these days, and life sure has been eventful lately for this 53-year-old former lawyer.  More »

Design aspires for better world
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
The Ellerslie International Flower Show is about to launch for the second year in its new southern home of Christchurch and a gold award-winning exhibitor wants public input into his next design.  More »

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