Real Gardeners

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In ‘Real Gardeners’, Go Gardening talks with individuals who are passionate about growing plants, often embracing sustainable practices like composting and crop rotation, but also facing common challenges such as climate, limited space, and time constraints. Our ‘Real Gardeners’ find joy in both the creativity of tending their gardens and the satisfaction of providing delight and inspiration for others.

In good company

Horticulturist, Nicola Rochester has an enviable day job - working alongside those who produce the premium plants we enjoy in our gardens. Her own fabulous Auckland garden is filled with plants that reminds her of her friends.

Through the seasons

A treasure trove for plant lovers lies in one of Taranaki’s most cherished gardens. Sue Linn pays a visit to Riverlea.

A sense of wonder

Nature’s ability to amaze knows no bounds, especially when it comes to the tiniest inhabitants in our gardens. Through her children’s books, Rachel Weston is sharing the buzz with our next generation of gardeners.

Science in paradise

Magnolia trees are not the only delights within Taranaki’s Magnolia Grove. Virginia Winder visits the uniquely botanical oasis that is home to one of our most esteemed plant breeders.

Dream schemes

On any given day of the year, Sally Brown can step out into her garden and pick a fresh bunch of flowers. She chats to Sue Linn about life surrounded in plants and the sheer joy of gardening.

Painting with nature

Gardening is an all-encompassing art form for Hawke’s Bay's, Angie Alexander.

For the love of colour

A garden need never be without colour and drama when you plant something for every season. Jenny and Greg Tod’s Canterbury garden is a year-round delight.