Kiwi Gardener

Kiwi Gardener "The magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty!"
New Zealand owned and operated. Kiwi Gardener is a growing resource for all gardeners.

Originally Weekend Gardener, today's monthly magazine offers more than ever before. Features on growing plants (natives, flowers, trees) and edibles (vegetables, fruit, nuts, herbs) are presented as guides to all that can be added to the garden that month. While inspiring feature gardens, community gardens and articles on everyday Kiwi gardeners show us how it's done. Kiwi Gardener connects with green thumbs across the country.

16/09/2026

Our latest special edition is out now and in full bloom!

Packed with information on cultivating more than 100 blooms, including dahlias, roses and many other beloved warm-season flowers, this special collector’s edition contains colour-themed planting schemes, an A to Z of low-maintenance, drought-tolerant and pollinator-attracting flowers, and beautiful ideas on using your own homegrown blooms. We even have puzzles and quizzes, including discovering your unique flower personality!

Order it online now or pick up a copy from your nearest flower-magazine-friendly retailer.

Are you gearing up for a weekend in the garden? Our September issue is out now and we are striding into spring with dirt...
10/09/2026

Are you gearing up for a weekend in the garden? Our September issue is out now and we are striding into spring with dirt under our fingernails and a smile on our face. This month we celebrate the season, with 10 plantspeople recommending their favourite spring-flowering plants. We also have a comprehensive sowing chart from Yates with more than 35 edibles you can sow now. If you’ve always wanted to grow your own grapes, September is the perfect time to plant a grapevine and we have expert advice on how to grow them. We also have important advice on preparing your garden for El Niño weather conditions, tips on propagating roses and delicious recipes with white beans, a lemon ‘brownie’ and an oat and coconut rhubarb crumble.

Our spud-alicious August issue is out now and we are embracing late winter in the garden, with expert advice on growing ...
31/07/2026

Our spud-alicious August issue is out now and we are embracing late winter in the garden, with expert advice on growing potatoes, including heritage New Zealand varieties, a step-by-step guide to starting seeds under cover and – get ready to ring the bells – a gorgeous gallery of different penstemon varieties. We also make pretty-in-pink magnolia-petal syrup and delicious silver beet recipes, and share 30 ideas for hedges, fences and walls, advice on how to assess and improve your soil before the busy growing season and pest-proof options for replacing problem plants. Plus check out this year’s stunning images in our annual Bird Photo Competition and enter to win beautiful books!

Mānawatia a Matariki! Here's a starry-eyed activity to do with the whānau this weekend. All you need are some star cutte...
10/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! Here's a starry-eyed activity to do with the whānau this weekend. All you need are some star cutters, a shallow tray, some water, flowers and a freezer (but if it's going to be less than 0 degrees celsius at your place overnight, skip this step and freeze your stars outside!) and something to hang them up (we used strips of harakeke). Instructions are in our July issue.

Wishing you a weekend filled with good food shared with the people you love. If you are in the garden this weekend, we'd love to know what you're up to or what your hopes and dreams are for the gardening year ahead.

Mānawatia a Matariki! Here's a starry-eyed activity to do with the whānau this weekend. All you need are some star cutte...
10/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! Here's a starry-eyed activity to do with the whānau this weekend. All you need are some star cutters, a shallow tray, some water, flowers and a freezer (but if it's going to be less than 0 degrees celsius at your place overnight, skip this step and freeze your stars outside!) and something to hang them up (we used strips of harakeke). Instructions are in our July issue or head to https://kiwigardenermagazine.co.nz/winter-stars/

Wishing you a weekend filled with good food shared with the people you love. If you are in the garden this weekend, we'd love to know what you're up to or what your hopes and dreams are for the gardening year ahead.

Vote for the People's Choice Award in our annual Bird Photo Competition and you could win a year's subscription to Kiwi ...
09/07/2026

Vote for the People's Choice Award in our annual Bird Photo Competition and you could win a year's subscription to Kiwi Gardener. This stunning image of a pīwakawaka in mid-flight by Steve Howard was voted People's Choice by readers in our 2025 competition. Go to https://kiwigardenermagazine.co.nz/bird-photo.../ before Sunday 12 July at 5pm to cast your vote.

Our July issue is out now and we are embracing the coldest month of the year. In our starry-eyed July issue we cover eve...
03/07/2026

Our July issue is out now and we are embracing the coldest month of the year. In our starry-eyed July issue we cover everything you can do in the garden right now, from sowing microgreens and broad beans to pruning roses. We talk to kūmara specialist Matua Rob Small about collecting heritage varieties and the connection between Māori New Year and gardening, and we have fun Matariki activities for the whole whānau, incuding ice star decorations to make with the kids and an upcycled tin lantern. We also do a deep dive into native plants in gorgeous shades of violet, share helpful tips on safety proofing paths and other areas of your garden when the weather is wet, and we visit gorgeous gardens in Central Otago and Wellington. So get yourself a cup of something warm and snuggle up with our latest issue now!

PS: Voting is now open for the People's Choice Award in our annual Bird Photo Comp. Go to https://kiwigardenermagazine.co.nz/bird-photo-competition-2026/ between now and Tuesday 12 July to place your vote and you might win a year's suscription to the magazine!

Embrace your better nature with the Topflite Nectar Feeder. Designed to attract tūī and bellbirds, it’s an easy way to s...
30/06/2026

Embrace your better nature with the Topflite Nectar Feeder. Designed to attract tūī and bellbirds, it’s an easy way to support native wildlife. Bring your backyard to life and enjoy every flutter, sip and song, right outside your window while providing a reliable energy source through colder months. https://topflite.co.nz/

Northland family-run bulb farm Bulbs Direct is giving gardeners a sneak peek of their 2026 dahlia range ahead of the off...
29/06/2026

Northland family-run bulb farm Bulbs Direct is giving gardeners a sneak peek of their 2026 dahlia range ahead of the official 26 July release. With 350+ varieties, including 30+ newbies this season, it's NZ's largest dahlia collection. Browse and wishlist your favourites now: www.bulbsdirect.co.nz/collections/dahlias

Last chance to enter! Email us your dazzling bird photos, showcasing the beauty that can still be enjoyed on a winter's ...
27/06/2026

Last chance to enter! Email us your dazzling bird photos, showcasing the beauty that can still be enjoyed on a winter's day in the garden or out in nature, along with a sentence or two about where your photo was taken (we love a good story!), and you will be in to win some amazing prizes from Photogear Topflite and Bennetto Natural Foods Co. Email: [email protected] - as long as we receive your entry by 5pm on Sunday 28 June 2026, you're in! Good luck and happy snapping - who knows, your photo may even grace a future Kiwi Gardener cover...
📸 Ellie Morgan (our June cover star!)

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