Gardens
‘…a garden is fundamentally a place for use by people. It is not a static picture created in plants…’ – John Brooks
We love nothing more than hunting out the most interesting, loved, and beautiful gardens around the world and sharing them with you! From humble suburban gardens to cactus collectors in rural Victoria and jungle gardens in Mexico, we’ve got your green needs covered.
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Gardens in the Sky
Culture, GardensWe need more green roofs in our cities. Here's why.
Nonna Corso’s Garden
GardensConcetta Corso, aka Nonna Corso, is a 76-year-old avid gardener, knitter and daytime television watcher. She moonlit for over a decade as a professional babysitter.
Plant/Life: Mariana Garcia-Katz & Family
Gardens, PeopleA colourful & creative Melbourne family garden.
What Landscape Designers Do
GardensA short explanation of the residential landscape design process. By Georgina Reid, 'cause she's a landscape designer.
In the Zen Garden
GardensSally Wilson visits renowned Mexican architect Diego Villaseñor's garden retreat in the heart of Mexico city.
Growing a Dye Garden
GardensTucked away in the Dandenong Ranges just outside of Melbourne, Myf Walker’s garden is filled with botanical treasures that any serious natural dyer would love to get their hands on.
The Dirt: Charlie & June
Gardens, PeopleCharlie and June live in Miranda, in southern Sydney. They met over 30 years ago on the dance floor.
Komorebi: Dripping Sunlight
Culture, GardensThe word komorebi translates as 'dripping sunlight' in Japanese. An essay on this very romantic word by David Whitworth.
Plant/Life: Matt & Lentil Purbrick
Gardens, PeopleMatt and Lentil Purbrick of Grown & Gathered are the cutest pair of farmers around! This story explores their approach to life with plants, and is packed full of stunning pics of their garden and farm!
Plant/Life: Lindsey Baudinet’s Birchgrove Garden
Gardens, PeopleLindsey Baudinet has been gardening for much of her life. She is a no-fuss gardener, into plants…
Plant/Life: Chris Cobbett & Family
Gardens, PeopleThe owners of this brilliant garden in Clifton Hill love plants so much that they bought the vacant block next door and turned it into a garden. It's really special. Check it out!
The Heart Garden
Culture, GardensThere is nothing quite like the sexual tension of an illicit love affair: the meaningful looks and…
Monet’s Garden at Giverny
GardensOne hour north of Paris, amongst the rolling countryside, teams of young, dedicated gardeners sculpt a…
Plant/Life: Mathieu Gallois
Gardens, PeopleMathieu Gallois lives halfway between the second and third floor of a huge old warehouse building in Redfern.
The Dirt: Holly Austin
Gardens, PeopleHolly Austin is an actor, musician, writer, beat-boxer, and self-confessed hack gardener. Here is her story...
Plant/Life: The Eckersleys
Gardens, PeopleThis garden in the Melbourne suburb of Surrey Hills is a real family affair. Owned by Ross…
The Planthunter’s Royal Botanic Poetry Trail
GardensThere is something very powerful about the way gardens and poetry affect us. In many ways, they encourage…
The Role of Metaphor in Chinese Gardens
Culture, Gardens“Rocks are just rocks. They’re not poetry. They’re not horses. That one doesn’t look like a rat,…
Plant/Life: Jonathan West & Family
Gardens, PeopleIn what could be the most exciting plant news since the discovery of the Wollemi pine, this…
Jardin Majorelle
GardensA few years ago I took myself on a five month garden tour of Europe. It was…
The Dirt: Hayley West
Gardens, PeopleHayley West has a Rhipsalis addiction. I know, it sounds scary but its not. Rhipasalis is a…
The Dirt: Brendan Moar
Gardens, PeopleBrendan Moar is a lovely character. We had a two-cup-of-tea kind of conversation, rambling about all sorts…
The Garden Designer As Theatre Director
GardensI suppose one of the great experiences of theatre is being present for a unique moment in…
A Beautiful, Purposeful Anarchy
GardensA gorgeous and heartfelt story by artist Genevieve Carrol about her wild garden in Hill End and the shelter it has provided her.
The Handover
GardensLong before Playstations and Gameboys, far away from the school grounds where my friends were trading cards…
Garden Design, Topiary & Dead Dogs
GardensGardens exist at the intersection between humans and the natural world. We create them for many reasons.
36 Edward Street
Culture, GardensA personal story of loss, grief and growth in the garden.
Designing For Death
GardensDutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf designs for all seasons, embracing winter ‘garden death’ with enthusiasm usually reserved…