Gardens
A journey through the war gardens of the world
Freelance photojournalist, writer and filmmaker, Lalage Snow has worked in some of the most war torn and damaged places on earth. Whilst working in Afghanistan she came across amazing people putting… Audio, Gallery
Urban lizards
A hunt for urban lizards in New Zealand involves more than a thousand buckets as well as citizen scientists. Audio
A bloomin’ good life on the spectrum
Alan Gardner has pink hair, pink fingernails and green thumbs. He also has Asperger Syndrome and presents the TV show The Autistic Gardener. Alan talks to Kathryn Ryan about how he views the world and… Audio
Taranaki garden show takes inspiration from Frida Kahlo
Taranaki's premier garden festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Frida Kahlo-inspired Mexican Fiesta.
'Kids will say they've never touched soil, never held a worm'
Bette Midler founded the New York Restoration Project driven by the conviction that all New Yorkers deserve high-quality green spaces within walking distance of their homes. When it started, New York… Audio
Connecting the habitats of pollinators
Andrea Reid is the creator and champion of Pollinator Paths, a movement aiming to connect the habitats of Auckland's pollinators. Audio
Summer gardening: what you need to know
Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White talks with Kathryn Ryan about summer gardening: what to plant, when to plant and watering through the summer. Audio
Orchard by the Avon aims to bring people together
A Christchurch group wanting to make growing your own food fashionable has revealed plans for an edible garden and cafe in the middle of the city.
Written in stone - the first Māori gardens
The Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve, in South Auckland, is home to New Zealand's earliest gardens and is a significant archaeological site. Audio
Cities of Tomorrow: a better life?
At the heart of every city are its people. What does it mean for a city to be inclusive, and how can we manage human interactions in an age of rising inequalities? Recorded in Christchurch, the final… Audio
Xanthe White: Gardening guru
Landscape designer Xanthe White has dedicated her latest book to the basics for every garden - healthy soil. She joins Kathryn Ryan to talk about her The Good Dirt and shares her tips for making sure… Audio, Gallery
The garden bird survey turns 10
More than a million birds have been counted in the last nine years of the garden bird survey, and sparrows and silvereyes consistently top the rankings. Audio
The influence of politics on art
Local body politicians have the ability to shape the community socially and physically. The beautification of Hamilton has been overseen in recent years by Mayor Julie Hardaker. She's stepping down… Audio
Coastal Gardens
Ecological Consultant and writer Isobel Gabites has created gardens from bare land at a range of properties over the years. She works with developers and councils on achieving the best ecological… Audio, Gallery
Urban wildlife - should we care?
Wildlife management student Hannah Murdoch investigates the issue of urban wildlife and urban biodiversity Audio
Masterpieces - Lynda Hallinan
Famous gardener Lynda Hallinan discusses her favourite garden. Audio
Harmonies of Horticulture
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson look at the history of gardens and their reflections in music (RNZ) Audio
Lamenting Auckland's shrinking gardens
An Auckland artist is using his paintbrush to comment on the city council's determination to intensify housing. Mark Wooller is particularly concerned at the disappearance of the traditional… Audio, Gallery
Wonderful sheds
Andrew Wilcox started a competition in 2007 to find the best and quirkiest sheds after years of running a website devoted to the subject. This year there were over 2400 entries with the winner being… Audio, Gallery
Dunedin Garden Study
A botanist, planner, zoologist and entomologist collaborated in a survey of Dunedin gardens to find out how well native biodiversity fares in cities Audio