Your Home and Garden June 2022

M “Our vision was to come home to our own peaceful place, which was calm and just for us.” KAREN PRICHARD GUEST BEDROOM “We’ve gone a bit Kartell crazy down one end of the house,” says Karen. Little green Kartell lamps sit on Componibili side tables and a Masters chair stands in one corner. The photographic artworks are by Blair’s son, Taylor Prichard. GUEST BATHROOM (opposite) This bathroom had a light makeover to tie in with the nearby kitchen. This was achieved by adding a timber veneer vanity and lozenge-shaped mirror from Freedom. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 101

OUTDOORS Investing family-sized kitchen pantry into a miniature bar, were all part of our home. But they got lost because in landscaping early with racks and a fridge for wine, fluted glass cabinets of all the stuff that you put up with when you’ve got was one of the smartest for their glassware, and bench space for Blair to kids in a house.” decisions Karen and mix and muddle his own delicious cocktail creations. Blair made and, aside “In the past few years, he’s done a deep dive into Despite competing for real estate with family- from new kentia palms the peculiar world of cocktails. He’s so passionate friendly furnishings, the couple’s collection of prized at the entrance to about the knowledge and the history behind pieces has quietly grown over the years – a Kartell replace the bamboo them,” Karen explains. Kabuki lamp here, a Magis Puppy there – and the that went rogue, clean lines and calm palette of the post-renovation everything in the Eye of a collector house is finally giving them room to shine. “Blair’s garden was planted 12 beautiful pieces, like his lovely chairs, are coming years ago and has Blair’s other obvious passion is for mid-century into their own because they fit now. They were grown up around them. furniture, with his collection dating back to well lost before, but now you walk in and notice how Bathed by sun from the before this home purchase. “When I first met beautiful they are,” says Karen. west, the garden is Blair, he had the Le Corbusier (chaise longue) and private and warm, and a all these beautiful pieces,” says Karen. “While we “We’ve reinvented our lives so many times, both of major reason why the were fumbling around with growing children, they us. Life throws curveballs and you think, ‘How did couple decided to I survive that?’ So there’s no guilt in this,” Karen says renovate again rather of their ‘just for themselves’ renovation. From her than moving. contented sigh, it’s clear the home has delivered this busy couple a well-earned dose of tranquillity. But is it their forever home? “We’ve worked out how to get wheelchairs into the house, so that’s a yes.” 102 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

Floor plan M 6 14 6 7 11 89 10 4 12 13 15 65 1 1 32 KEY 6 Bedroom 11 Main bedroom 1 Entry 7 Kitchen 12 Walk-in wardrobe 2 Laundry 8 Dining 3 Powder room 9 Living 13 Ensuite 4 Bar 10 Media room 5 Bathroom 14 Utility shed 15 Car port Honesty box + Make room for your passions The ‘when Powder room wallpaper Holden Decor Kieder I grow up, I want to have…’ aspects of the house Oriental wallpaper in teal What area did you save on? None – renovating include our bar; this is an absolute guilty Exterior timber stain Sikkens woodcare in is expensive. But, if I am being honest, we pleasure. Blair, in particular, loves the history dark oak would have saved a lot in designer fees thanks and science behind mixology and making to some very talented friends. exceptional cocktails. For me, the ‘I just love Contacts Where did you splurge? Our biggest splurge wine’ part of being a restaurateur is a over the two major renovations would have constantly developing beverage list, therefore Architect Michael Mansvelt Design, been landscaping and heating. Initially we had I’m obliged to do market research. michaelmansvelt.com a ‘nana’ garden with a wire fence around the Builder Clelands Construction, clelands.net.nz property, so hard landscaping in the initial Budget Interior designer Alisha Barnes, Plantation renovation was big. Design Store, plantationdesignstore.co.nz Best lessons learnt? There is no such thing as $100,000 for the second renovation. Kitchen Rowson Kitchens, ornamental bamboo. Also, designers are worth rowsonkitchens.co.nz their weight in gold. They can prevent very Finishes Tiler Company of Tiles, companyoftilesltd.co.nz expensive mistakes, their industry experience Plumber Plumb It, plumbit.co.nz and long-term thinking is priceless. Hallway Resene Rice Cake Electrician NPE-Tech, npe-tech.co.nz What would you never do again? Plant bamboo. Guest bedrooms Resene Quarter Foggy Grey Glazier DB’s Glass & Glazing, dbglass.co.nz Any disasters? We had great project managers Living room walls Arte Marsh wallpaper with both renovations that prevented actual Floor tiles Mariner Imperium tile in Suppliers disasters. In the current Covid climate we cotton, Independent Ceramics, experienced long delays with product, but that independentceramics.co.nz BoConcept boconcept.com could be said with the entire country. A first Kitchen cabinets Bestwood melamine in ECC ecc.co.nz world problem. dark oak Homage homage.co.nz Most memorable experience in the home? We have two memorable experiences that come to mind. The day after our wedding enjoying an open day with all our guests having a barbecue outside in a weather bomb (such a great day despite the weather). And my daughter’s 21st – a perfect evening when our outdoor space really came to life. With the fire lit and lots of outdoor fairy lights, it looked amazing. Karen’s design tips + Choose art you love We love art and a lot of the pieces we have chosen are personal. We have also accumulated these pieces over decades. Some of our favourite pieces are by people we know and love. Blair’s son Taylor Prichard (taylorprichard.com) is a professional photographer and the pieces we have of his are special. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 103

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Head for bed Short on space? Why not make a slatted headboard and incorporate shelves that can be moved into position as a side table between the slats Photography Anna Briggs 106 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M More Resene colours to try: RESENE Colorwood Wash Becalm NIKKI KETTLE RESENE DIY expert Colorwood Wash Rising You will need Tide • Measuring tape RESENE • Pencil Colorwood • 30mm x 30mm timber for the slats. Wash Shore I used dressed pine • 40mm x 19mm timber for the uprights Thing • 250mm x 19mm timber for the shelves • Dropsaw or skillsaw 1 • Stain. I used Resene Colorwood Whitewash in Resene Bask 23 • Wood filler, if desired • Screws 45 • Drill bit • Drill Tip Use a finer grit of sandpaper on • Soft paint brush and small paint roller the timber to achieve a nice smooth • Sandpaper/sander • Paint (for shelves). I used Resene Quick finish prior to painting. Coat Primer and Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Alabaster YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 107 1Measure the bedhead space to work out what size timber you will need. While planning, find some studs for fixing as this is where your upright timber will go. I did this under a window, as I know there is a stud either side of the window. I also added a third upright in the middle for support but this doesn’t need to be on a stud. 2Measure and cut slats to length. Measure the length of shelf you want and cut to length. It will be best if these can slide all the way to the wall so I made these short enough to miss the upright support timbers. I left the uprights long as I didn’t know exactly where the slats would end. The uprights can be cut off once all the slats and gaps are placed and fixed in. 3Give all the timber a light sand. 4Lay out the slats on a clean surface with the good face or finished face down. Pre-drill and screw your top slat or horizontal piece flush with the top of all three uprights. 5Put the shelf hard under it and place the next piece tightly under that. This needs to be firm so the shelves don’t slip around when inserted (but not so tight you

67 can’t get them out). Pre-drill and screw 89 the second slat. 6Repeat these steps until you have used all your slats. Cut off the excess upright. 7Stain the slats and uprights. I used Resene Colorwood Whitewash in Resene Bask and recommend applying with a soft brush. 8Prime and paint the shelves. I used Resene Quick Dry Primer with Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to Resene Alabaster as a top coat. 9Fix the headboard to the wall using at least four large screws. Fill holes with wood filler. 10Place the shelves and style as desired. Tip The higher the paint’s sheen, the easier it is to clean. For a child or teenager’s headboard, you could use Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss or Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamels. 10 108 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

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WORKSHOP A new lease on LIFE Everything you need to know about refurbishing your rental Text Caroline Moratti As the housing market spirals to near unattainable heights for many Kiwis, renting is fast becoming the new way of life. While renting has its perks, such as being able to live in beautiful, old villas without worrying about money-pit surprises — the practice can be restrictive if you want to adapt your home to suit your personal tastes. However, thanks to a change in tenancy law regarding minor changes and fittings to rental properties, there are some nifty ways to upgrade your space. 110 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M “Each time you put something back in 1 the room, think about whether it sparks any joy.” CARLEY LLOYD 23 1 Cotton chindi rug, $59.99, from Trade Aid. 2 Maison Levy Cafe Creme cushion, $259, from Madder & Rouge. 3 Brass drawer knob coral floret, $17.90, from Folklore Store. Know your rights much “stuff” you have because of regularly or donate it, I promise you’ll never think boxing it all up and moving between about it again – and it will make you feel In the past year, tenancy law changes have properties. She advises picking a weekend, instantly lighter and ready to continue come into effect that provide improved choosing a room and removing all furniture tackling the interior of your rental, room rights for tenants, especially for those that and accessories back to the bare bones. by room.” are DIY dreamers or interior lovers. Tenants After cleaning the room, put one piece can now ask to make small alterations back in at a time and see how you feel, Quick swaps to a property and a landlord cannot decline starting with the biggest pieces. if the change is minor. A minor change Refreshing your kitchen hardware can be is defined as any fixture, renovation, “Each time you put something back done in the time it takes to boil a kettle. alteration or addition to the property that in the room, think about whether it Unscrew old knobs and replacing them has a low risk of damage, can be easily sparks any joy, holds any special memories, with vintage-inspired finds will help add reversed, and doesn’t require regulatory or functions in a way that makes your life character to your kitchen. From brass consent. So, while you can’t knock down easier, if it doesn’t, get rid of it. Not into the handles to ceramic flowers, there’s a world that pesky extra wall, you can paint walls garage, the boot of the car, the junk drawer, of fun to be had with your cupboard doors. or put up some shelves. or the spare room, but actually get it off the It’s also a low-cost solution to all your property,” says Carley. “Whether you sell it scullery decorating woes. Before you get too ahead of yourself, you need to write to your landlord about the changes you plan on making and they must respond to you in 21 days. You’ll likely have to foot the bill yourself, and you’ll have to remove any minor fixtures you’ve fitted when you move out, unless agreed otherwise. All in all, it’s a big win for renters and a step in the right direction for helping make a house a home. Marie Kondo your space For any house, decluttering is one of the simplest (and cheapest) steps you can take to revamp your home. Interior designer Carley Lloyd from Colourbolt Interior Design says one of the silver linings of being a renter is knowing exactly how YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 111

Don’t let your drapes drag you down – a switch is easier than you think. Give the old curtains a quick clean and store away from direct sunlight, be wary of creating any creases when folding them into containers. When looking for replacements, there are a tonne of ready-made curtains out there, Carley says, that will make an instant impact and often provide better warmth and insulation. Best of all, you can take them with you when you move. If you don’t feel like splashing out, look for fabric remnants in op-shops and sew your own. For those less craft-oriented, check out bamboo blinds for a cheap-yet-chic inspired look. Don’t forget, in kitchens and laundries you can simply remove any curtains and leave your windows au natural. If your rental came with furniture, fear not. Just because your landlord has bad taste in lounge suites doesn’t mean you’re doomed to spend a Saturday night on sub-standard seating. Sofa and chair covers are small godsends for inserting serenity into a space. Add a throw and a couple of cushions, and away you go. Hit the ground running Whether you’re stuck with scratched-up vinyl or thread-bare carpet, flooring can often feel like a renter’s nightmare. Sometimes the most obvious answer is the best answer: rugs. Maximalist floors are having a moment so make sure to capitalise on the hot trend. Quite simply, you can never have enough rugs. Layer classic oriental prints over earthy textiles or consider an eye-catching tufted piece from a Tip Removable wallpaper is reusable and designed not to damage walls upon removal. Save the planet – and your bond. STICK ’EM UP local artist. Before you panic about the price, Self-adhesive wall tiles Carley says, “This sounds expensive, but there can be applied to is such a great range of price points out there. painted plasterboard You can always find carpet offcuts for sale on – after a 21-day curing Trade Me, Marketplace and garage sales as well. time for fresh paint – Finding a bargain or getting offcuts bound will as well as acrylic wall provide a comfortable new aesthetic.” panels, wallpaper and smooth ceramic tiles. If you don’t want to invest in flooring, consider diverting the eye upwards. A gallery Penny Davy wall tiles, $49 wall full of fun and funky art is easy to hang (four-pack), from Vinyl Home. and sure to distract from any less-than- desirable linoleum or carpet. Stick it out Kitchen countertops can be easily remedied with the marvellous invention of peel-and- stick vinyl paper. The application requires a steady hand, but the results can transform formerly dark, dingy spaces. To apply, simply clean your surface with household cleaner and 112 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M Eight-piece wall photo frame set black, $17, from Kmart. rubbing alcohol. Slowly peel back the contact friendly and, thanks to rising attention over 1 Metro ball lampshade, 1 paper and apply, using a smoothing tool or the past decade, comes in a variety of chic $189.99. from AC squeegee to flatten out any creases or air patterns and colours. There’s no messy paste Homestore. 2 Homelux bubbles. Make sure to smooth from the or primer, just wipe your walls down with peel & stick wall tiles centre to the edges, pushing the air out of a damp sponge and you’ll be ready for $54.98 (pack of four), the vinyl sheet. If the material starts to stretch, application the next day. If you encounter from Mitre 10. feel free to use a hairdryer on a low setting to a DIY mishap, peel the strip off and reapply. revert to normal shape. For the best results, Make sure there’s no chipped paint or uneven 2 opt for thick stickers that are able to withstand texture, otherwise this will show through your wear and tear from everyday life. If you’ve wallpaper. When in doubt, a quick primer can ever had to apply contact paper to children’s add certainty to any undertaking. Best of all, school exercise books, you’ll be an expert at removable wallpaper is reusable and designed this easy life hack. not to damage walls upon removal. Save the planet – and your bond – all in one go. A quick tip before application is to spray lots of water on your counter; this will get Lights up pushed out when you squeegee down the paper, but will enable a slick, glossy finish Swapping out light fixtures can add new life for your dream kitchen bench. Caulking chalk to old spaces. Whether you’re changing out is another great hack to finish off your edges a lampshade or a lightbulb, every little bit helps. when applying to particularly tricky corners. A fabulous pendant can be the talking point of Any leftover vinyl paper can be applied to any room, designed to catch the eye and your cabinet doors, or even to toe-kicks, for an attention. “Think of pendants as 3D pieces of art unexpected pop of colour. that you’re investing in for the future,” Carley advises. “As with pendants, invest in good bulbs. Peel-and-stick decorating doesn’t stop at Warm lighting just makes a space feel better.” countertops. Removable wallpaper is budget- YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 113

Tip Painted shapes such as arches, swirls and stripes are popular with millennial DIYers. Off the wall A good coat of paint can fix almost any problem, or at very least, hide it. Carley says, “If you’re handy with a paint brush, approach the landlord and see if they’d mind you doing some DIY. If you’re willing to do the work and they’re willing to supply the paint, you’re one step closer to creating a house that’s in line with your style.” While a full-room project might be daunting for any renter, a feature wall is a low-cost, low-hassle project designed to scratch your colour itch. Painted shapes such as arches, swirls and stripes are popular with millennial DIYers and with good reason. But with whatever painting adventure you decide to embark on, make sure to save a paint chip of the old colour. This will save you a lot of time when repainting prior to your departure. If you’re still hesitant about bringing out the paint cans, consider washi tape to add strips of personality to your walls when covering the more unforgiving spots and patches that can blight older houses. Don’t be afraid to hang shelving and art; this is considered a minor change and any holes are easy to fix with THE 48-HOUR FIX Washi tape, $11.99 (five-pack), S AT U R D AY 9:00am 11:00am 1:00pm from Typo. Brew the coffee while Unscrew old light fittings and Wipe down your kitchen 5:00pm cleaning and sorting. install new bulbs and shades. countertops with Move furniture away from Screw a shelf in your walls and remove clutter It’s best to see how your household cleaner, cut bathroom to help from surfaces for the wallpaper and new colour your vinyl contact paper eliminate clutter on choices look under this new frenzy to come. and improved light before to size and apply. your vanity. While you’re any big installation process. on a shelving kick, add some to a kitchen or bedroom to showcase all your best knick-knacks. Vegepod, 10:30am 12:00pm 4:30pm $209 (small), Kings Plant Take a quick break to enjoy the Prep the living room walls Remove old curtains. Barn. sun and plant some veggie for wallpapering by Katherine Quinn vintage seedlings outside in some old wiping them down with a floral wallpaper, $10, pallets filled with soil, compost microfibre cloth, isopropyl from Sticky Tiki. and fertiliser. Container alcohol and water. gardening is easy, delicious and easy to move in the future. 114 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

M PHOTOGRAPHY ARE MEDIA SYNDICATION spackling paste. Shelving also helps break up a bare wall and draw the eye upwards to appreciate the height of a room. 1 Cane arch mirror, $299, from Freedom. If you’d prefer to leave the walls untouched Carley suggests buying a plant. “In a beautiful pot or basket they will hide a multitude of sins. It’s amazing how a beige wall will just disappear when a large, lush plant is put in front of it.” Bathroom beautification It only takes a few simple solutions to help touch up your washroom. Upgrade your flimsy plastic toilet seat to a solid wood stunner, or at least to something that’s less mildewed. Replace your shower curtain for a fresh floral pattern or some eye-catching stripes. Peel-and- stick fixes can extend a helping hand with vinyl tiles. Designed for floors or sink splashbacks, these charmers will help lift your wet area into the 21st century. With whatever modifications you end up making, be aware of both the cost of installation and the cost of removal. “Keep in mind that the landlord owns the property and could sell at any time,” Carley warns. “Regardless, if you’re prepared to put in the hard work, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the time you have, in the new spaces you have created.” Remember, there’s no need to live in an uninspiring home. You deserve to live in a house that you consider is yours, regardless of whose name is on the deed. 1 Fluted polished brass drawer pull, $12, from Early Settler. 2 Tilda cabinet knob green, $7.24 (pack of two), from Mitre 10. 9:00am 2 2:30pm 5:00pm Wallpaper time. 1:00pm Hang mirrors and Place some house plants Having prepped artwork in bedrooms on the floor, books to yesterday, hanging Replace old hardware and to introduce colour, your shelves and any removable wallpaper kitchen handles with space and warmth into last finishing touches is as easy as pie. dazzling new finds. to complete your favourite nooks. dreamy interior. S U N D AY 12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm Refresh the outside of Invest in a new shower Attach your new your fridge with any head. You’ll only need a leftover removable shifting spanner, utility curtains. Leaving Oxford shower set wallpaper to create knife and wire brush for consistency between this process towards the PVD, $409, from the living and dining a 10-minute job that Early Settler. promises to revitalise spaces. your morning routine. end helps to avoid any decorating splatters on them and puts the cherry on top of a busy weekend. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 115

Freeform beetroot RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE MEDIA SYNDICATION & hazelnut tart SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 x 250g packets vacuum-packed cooked beetroot 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 700g orange kūmara, chopped coarsely 1½ cups hazelnut meal 1 egg, beaten lightly ½ cup grated gruyere cheese 1 large red onion, cut into thin wedges 40g baby spinach leaves 1⁄3 cup skinless roasted hazelnuts, chopped coarsely RICOTTA CREAM 1½ cups soft ricotta 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large oven tray and a small oven tray with baking paper. 2 Cut beetroot into wedges; toss in a bowl with thyme, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season. 3 Boil or steam kūmara for 10 minutes or until soft; drain well. Place kūmara in a large bowl; mash until smooth. Stir in hazelnut meal, egg and cheese; season. Spread mixture on the large tray into a 28cm x 36cm rectangle, about 1cm thick. 4 Bake tart base for 30 minutes or until set and edges are golden. 5 Meanwhile, place onion on the small tray; drizzle with remaining oil. Roast in oven for the last 15 minutes of tart base baking time or until onion is tender and golden. 6 Meanwhile, make Ricotta Cream. Whisk ingredients in a large bowl until smooth and well combined; season to taste. 7 Spread ricotta cream over base. Top with beetroot, roasted onion, spinach leaves and chopped hazelnuts; drizzle with remaining dressing from beetroot mixture. Season. 116 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

FOOD 118 Liquid assets Souper-duper winter bowls. 126 Pick up the beet Alice Hart’s vegetarian magic. 130 Cookbook club Feast and make merry with friends. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 117

FOOD Liquid assets Loving spoonfuls that will bowl everyone over on a cold winter’s day Spiced pumpkin and kūmara soup 118 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

F Roasted tomato soup with broccoli pesto YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 119

Spiced pumpkin and Roasted tomato soup Meatball and risoni soup kūmara soup with broccoli pesto SERVES 4 SERVES 4 SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 500g pork and fennel sausages 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1kg vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs 2 onions, chopped coarsely 1 onion, chopped coarsely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 600g peeled pumpkin, chopped coarsely 3 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1⁄3 cup finely grated parmesan 3 small orange kūmara, chopped coarsely 3 sprigs thyme ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 Tbsp ground coriander ½ tsp sea salt flakes 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped finely ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1 bunch cavolo nero, leaves picked, 1 litre vegetable stock 1 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted (optional) Greek-style yoghurt and coriander sprigs, Baby basil leaves, to serve (optional) torn coarsely 2 litres chicken stock to serve (optional) BROCCOLI PESTO 1 cup risoni 1 Tbsp chopped dill TRAIL MIX CRUNCH 100g broccoli, chopped coarsely 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease and line ½ cup pecans 1½ Tbsp pine nuts, toasted a large oven tray. ¼ cup (50g) pumpkin seeds 1½ Tbsp finely grated parmesan 2 Remove sausage meat from casings; 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds 1½ Tbsp coarsely chopped basil discard casings. Place sausage meat, ¼ cup moist coconut flakes ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil breadcrumbs, garlic, parmesan and 2 tsp pure maple syrup half the parsley in a large bowl; season. ½ tsp sea salt flakes 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Using clean hands, mix until sausage meat Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 2 Place tomato, onion, garlic and thyme is broken down and ingredients are well in a roasting pan; sprinkle with salt and combined. Roll heaped tablespoons of 1 Make Trail Mix Crunch. Preheat oven to season with pepper. Drizzle with oil; mixture to make 16 balls in total; spread 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. toss to coat tomato. Roast for 30 minutes across prepared tray. Bake meatballs for Place ingredients in a bowl; toss to coat or until tomato is very soft and coloured 25 minutes or until cooked through and well. Spread mixture evenly, in a single around the edges. golden brown. layer, across tray. Bake for 10 minutes, 3 Meanwhile, make Broccoli Pesto. Add 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large heavy- stirring halfway through cooking time, broccoli to a small saucepan of boiling based saucepan over medium heat. or until nut mixture is golden. Cool. water. Return to the boil; simmer for Cook onion, stirring, for 3 minutes or Makes 1¼ cups. 2 minutes. Drain, then refresh in cold until softened. Add cavolo nero; cook, 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over water; drain well. Process broccoli, stirring, for 1 minute. Add chicken stock; medium-high heat; cook onion, pumpkin garlic, pine nuts, parmesan and basil until bring to the boil. and kūmara, stirring, for 5 minutes finely chopped. With motor operating, 4 Add risoni to pan; cook for 5 minutes or or until onion softens. Add ground gradually pour in oil; process until until just tender. Add meatballs, remaining coriander, cumin and chilli; cook, stirring, combined. Season to taste. parsley and dill. Season to taste. for 1 minute or until fragrant. 4 Transfer roasted tomato mixture to 3 Add stock and 2 cups water to pan; bring a medium saucepan. Squeeze garlic to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, out of skins; add to tomato mixture. for 30 minutes or until vegetables are Remove and discard thyme stalks. Add tender. Cool soup for 10 minutes. stock to pan and bring to the boil; remove 4 Blend soup, in batches, until smooth. from heat and stand for 10 minutes to Return to pan; stir over medium-high heat cool slightly. Blend or process mixture until heated through. until smooth. Return soup to pan; 5 Serve soup topped with Trail Mix stir over low heat until hot. Season. Crunch, yoghurt and coriander. Season 5 Scatter pine nuts and basil over with pepper. soup. Serve topped with spoonfuls of Broccoli Pesto. To make this nut-free, omit the pecans, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds and Time saver Skip making the pesto and use ¾ cup purchased seed mix (pumpkin serve soup with your favourite store- seeds and sunflower seeds) instead. bought pesto. 120 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

F Tip The pasta may absorb some of the stock on standing; add a little boiling water to thin, if you like. Meatball and risoni soup YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 121

Hearty chicken soup LUNCH BOX CRUNCH softened. Add turmeric, cumin, garam with last-minute add-ins masala and bay leaves; cook, stirring, 1⁄3 cup skinless roasted hazelnuts, for 1 minute or until fragrant. SERVES 6 chopped coarsely 3 Add lentils, pumpkin, tomato, stock and 2 cups water to pan; bring to the boil INGREDIENTS ¼ cup (50g) pumpkin seeds over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook, 70g crushed tortilla chips covered, for 25 minutes or until lentils and 3 trimmed celery stalks, quartered ½ tsp smoked paprika pumpkin are very tender. Remove lid; cook 1 large carrot, quartered Olive oil spray for a further 10 minutes or until thickened, 1 small red capsicum, quartered, seeded adding spinach for the last 2 minutes of 2 cloves garlic 1 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan cooking time. 1 Tbsp lemon thyme leaves over low heat. Cook onion and garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Chilli con carne soup 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Stir in carrot, hazelnuts and thyme; 1kg chicken thigh fillets, trimmed of cook for 1 minute or until thyme is fragrant. SERVES 6 Add stock and increase heat to medium; excess fat bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, for INGREDIENTS 1 litre chicken stock 15 minutes or until carrot is tender. Stand ¼ cup pearl couscous for 10 minutes. 1 bunch coriander 3 Meanwhile, make Lunch Box Crunch. 2 Tbsp olive oil OPTIONAL ADD-INS PER SERVE Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray 1 red onion, chopped finely with baking paper. Combine ingredients, 2 cloves garlic, crushed 125g can corn kernels, drained except oil spray, in a small bowl; spread 35g sachet fajita seasoning mix 100g green beans, chopped on lined tray and spray with oil. Bake 500g lean minced beef ½ small courgette, diced finely for 8 minutes; cool. 400g bottled tomato and chilli pasta 4 Add vinegar to soup; blend or process, 1 Pulse celery, carrot, capsicum, garlic in batches if necessary, until a smooth sauce and herbs in a food processor until puree forms. Season to taste. 1.5 litres (6 cups) beef stock chopped coarsely. 5 Top soup with Lunch Box Crunch just 400g can red kidney beans, drained, 2 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan before serving. over high heat. Cook vegetable mixture, rinsed stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until Curried lentil Tortilla chips and sour cream, to serve softened slightly. veggie soup 3 Add chicken carefully to pan. Add stock (optional) and stir gently; bring to a simmer, then SERVES 4 reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, for 1 Separate coriander roots, stems and 45 minutes or until chicken is tender and INGREDIENTS leaves. Wash and finely chop roots, almost falling apart. Transfer chicken to a stems and half the leaves; reserve plate. Skim and discard fat from surface ½ bunch coriander remaining leaves to serve. of soup. Using two forks, shred chicken; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan return to soup. 1 onion, chopped finely over medium heat; cook onion, stirring, 4 Remove soup from heat; stir in couscous. 2 cloves garlic, crushed for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in Stand, covered, for 10 minutes or until 1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, chopped coriander, garlic and seasoning couscous is tender. Season to taste. mix; cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. 5 Add your chosen add-in to the soup; chopped finely 3 Increase heat to high and add mince; heat. Season to taste. 4cm piece fresh ginger, grated finely cook, stirring to break up any clumps, 1 tsp ground turmeric for 5 minutes or until well browned. Carrot and hazelnut 1 tsp ground cumin Add pasta sauce, stock and beans; bring soup with lunch 1 tsp garam masala to the boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, box crunch 2 fresh bay leaves covered, for 10 minutes. Skim and discard 1 cup red lentils fat from surface. Season to taste. SERVES 4 300g pumpkin, chopped coarsely 4 Serve soup with tortilla chips, sour cream 4 medium tomatoes, seeded, diced finely and topped with reserved coriander leaves. INGREDIENTS 1 litre salt-reduced vegetable stock 60g baby spinach leaves, trimmed 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped coarsely 1 Separate coriander roots, stems and 2 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely leaves. Wash and finely chop roots and 800g carrots, chopped coarsely stems (reserve leaves for another use). ½ cup skinless roasted hazelnuts 2 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan 2 Tbsp thyme leaves over medium heat. Add chopped 1.5 litres vegetable stock coriander, onion, garlic, chilli and ginger; 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until 122 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

F Hearty chicken soup Carrot and with last-minute hazelnut soup with add-ins lunch box crunch Tip Curried lentil Serve soup with veggie soup chargrilled plain or garlic naan bread and Greek-style yoghurt. Chilli con carne soup YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 123

Creamy broccoli soup QUINOA CRUNCH and 2 cups water; bring to the boil. with quinoa crunch Reduce heat to low-medium; simmer for ½ cup white quinoa, rinsed well 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. SERVES 4 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds 3 Meanwhile, make Quinoa Crunch. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped roasted Cook rinsed quinoa following packet directions; drain. Heat oil in a medium 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil almonds or pumpkin seeds frying pan over medium heat; add quinoa, 1 leek, white part only, 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) sunflower seeds, almonds and chilli flakes. 2 cloves garlic, crushed Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until sliced thinly 2 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley quinoa becomes golden. Add garlic and 2 trimmed sticks celery, chopped finely parsley; cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool; it will 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets over medium-high heat. Cook leek and crisp as it cools. 2 courgettes, chopped coarsely celery, stirring, for 3 minutes or until 4 Blend or process soup until smooth. 1 large potato, chopped coarsely softened. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute or Season to taste. 750ml vegetable stock until fragrant. 5 Serve soup topped with Quinoa Crunch. 2 Add broccoli, courgettes, potato, stock RECIPES AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE MEDIA SYNDICATION 124 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

Oats to float your boat F Local oat milk-makers Otis have EASY AS added a chocolate version to the range. Otis Choc Oat Milk is made When you’re not in the mood to bake, don’t with 100 percent Kiwi oats and have the time or can’t be bothered cleaning Fairtrade certified cocoa so you can the kitchen afterwards, FreshLife’s Raw Slice rest assured the growers receive fair Mixes are a godsend. These no-bake slices pay and working conditions. It’s high serve up cafe-quality treats in no time – and in calcium, fortified with vitamins the packaging doubles as the slice tray. Choose D2, B2 and B12. What’s more it is from Fudgy Cacao Brownie Mix, Smooth Otis’ mission to lead a plant-based Caramel Slice Mix or Zesty Lemon Slice Mix, revolution that creates positive which consists of an almond and coconut base change for people and the planet. All topped with a cashew lemon layer and finished in favour of that. $6, otisoatmilk.co.nz with coconut shards – can you tell our favourite yet? They’re plant-based and are under 200 Come clean calories per serve. $7.50. freshlifefood.co.nz Haier’s sleek FOOD & DRINK NEWS black dishwasher incorporates Thermo Sound Dry technology, so bites even hard-to-dry plastic containers come All the ingredients HOST WITH THE MOST out super dry. And the for kitchen and five-star water rating is Cloudy Bay knows a thing or two about good news for the entertaining success entertaining. To that end, the winery environment. $1499, has come up with a Wonderscape haier.co.nz Pick up At Home package that’s based around sticks a tailored long lunch experience. The At Home package comes with two REST YOUR CHOPSTICKS bottles of Cloudy Bay wine, a set of four IN STYLE BETWEEN BITES bespoke plates by In The Roundhouse, WITH THIS JAPANESE NAIBU menu and place card templates for four PEBBLE-SHAPED CHOPSTICK and a limited edition Art of Entertaining REST. $9 FROM SMITH & guide, which is full of tips and tricks. $240, cloudybaycurated.co.nz CAUGHEY’S. CAFE SOCIETY Two new coffee machine shout-outs The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Plus, $1449.99, is a The Breville Barista Express new entry level coffee Impress, $1299.95, is a maker that, with one no-fail machine that does touch, gives you a coffee a lot of the hard work for tailored to your personal you including automatically choice. The MyLatte calculating, measuring and function means you can adjusting the precise amount select your preferred milk of beans (and remembering quantity. delonghi.com what that is), grinding, then tamping – taking much of the guesswork out of the equation. breville.com YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 125

Pick eet up FOOD EXTRACT Sweet, earthy and delicious, British food writer Alice Hart takes the humble beetroot beyond the great Kiwi burger the b Baby beets with yoghurt and herbs 126 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

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Beetroot risotto with crisp sage and creme fraiche Recipes and images extracted from The Magnificent Book of Vegetables: How to eat a rainbow every day by Alice Hart (Wellbeck, $65). Photography by Emma Lee. 128 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

F Baby beets with Beetroot risotto Beetroot, lentil and yoghurt and herbs with crisp sage coconut soup and creme fraiche SERVES 4 (as a starter) SERVES 4 Any beetroot colour will do in this prettiest SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS and simplest of spring starters; it doesn’t matter much if you can’t find chioggia, the A supper classic to emphasise that simple, 2 Tbsp coconut oil or peanut oil candy-striped varieties. Small beetroots vegetarian food can be sophisticated. Be Large red onion, chopped are sweetest, but if you do use larger, older delicate when cooking the rice, stirring in 3 large thumbs of fresh ginger root, ones, cook four of them for an hour or so, one direction as the Italians do and aiming as below, before slicing into wedges. for the just-tender rice to ‘flow’ across the peeled plate, rather than sitting in a sticky clag. 1 tsp fennel seeds INGREDIENTS 5 green cardamom pods, seeds only INGREDIENTS 1 large pinch of dried chilli flakes 12 small, candy-striped beetroot, scrubbed, 150g red lentils, rinsed and any tender, young leaves reserved 1.1 litres vegetable stock 500g beetroot, peeled and 25g unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil roughly chopped 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra 1 small red onion, finely chopped 800ml vegetable stock 150ml red wine 400ml tin of thick coconut milk, for drizzling 275g Arborio or other risotto rice 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 medium beetroot, peeled and coarsely well-shaken 6 lemon thyme sprigs, plus extra leaves 2 tsp garam masala grated 1 red chilli, sliced to serve 50g parmesan-style cheese, finely grated About 20 fresh curry leaves Small handful of spring herb and salad 1 handful of sage leaves Juice of 1 large lemon 4 Tbsp creme fraiche Salt and freshly ground black pepper leaves, such as dill, mint, pea shoots Salt and freshly ground black pepper and thyme 1 Put 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large 300g goats’ milk Greek yoghurt (or 1 Put the stock in a medium saucepan saucepan set over a low heat. Add the standard Greek yoghurt) and bring to the boil. Cover the stock onion with a pinch of salt and cook, Salt and freshly ground black pepper pan with a lid and return to a low heat to stirring, for 10 minutes until translucent. simmer gently. Roughly chop 2 of the ginger thumbs and 1 Preheat oven to 190°C. 2 Melt the butter and 1 tablespoon of add to the pan. Turn the heat up a notch 2 Put the beets in the middle of a large oil in a deep-sided frying pan and add the and continue to cook for 5 minutes. square of foil with the garlic cloves. Bring onion. Cook over a low heat for 10 minutes, 2 Stir in the fennel seeds, cardamom seeds, the foil up slightly to create a bowl and stirring often until soft but not coloured. chilli flakes and lentils, giving the spices drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half 3 Increase the heat slightly and add the a minute to warm through and toast. the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water. rice, stirring to coat it in the butter for Add the beetroot, stock and 250ml of the 3 Tuck the thyme sprigs in, scrunching the about a minute. Pour the wine into the coconut milk, stir well, turn up the heat edges of the foil together to form a loose, pan, allowing it to evaporate away to and bring to the boil. Now reduce the heat but tightly sealed parcel. Place on a baking almost nothing. Stir in the grated beets to a gentle simmer and cook for 25–30 tray and cook for about 50 minutes until and 1 ladleful of the simmering stock. minutes until the beetroot and lentils are the beets are tender to the point of a knife. Simmer, stirring until the stock has all tender, stirring now and then to prevent 4 Open, being careful not to lose any but disappeared before adding a second the lentils sticking to the base of the pan. pink-red liquid sitting in the package. ladleful. Keep stirring, simmering and Stir in the garam masala and simmer for Strain the liquid into a small bowl and adding stock in this way for about 18 a further 5 minutes. Blend the soup in add the roast garlic, crushing it into minutes until the rice is tender, but retains batches until velvet-smooth (preferably the dressing. Stir in the remaining a bit of bite. The mixture should be loose using an upright blender for best results). 2 tablespoons each of olive oil and and flowing in texture. Remove from the Return to the pan, gently heat through. vinegar, taste and adjust the seasoning, heat, stir in half of the parmesan and 3 Slice the remaining ginger into fine as needed. It should be delightfully pink. season to taste with salt and pepper. matchsticks. Put the remaining tablespoon 5 Gently rub or pare the skins away from 4 Meanwhile, in a frying pan set over a of oil in a frying pan set over a medium the roast beets, halving or quartering medium heat, gently fry the sage leaves in heat and add the ginger and sliced chilli. them according to size. the remaining olive oil for a minute or two Season with salt and pepper and sizzle, 6 Stir a good pinch of salt into the yoghurt until fizzing but not coloured (they will stirring for 1–2 minutes until the ginger to season and divide between small serving crisp upon cooling). Season with salt and begins to frazzle. Throw in the curry leaves bowls. Spoon the warm, candy beets over pepper and drain on paper towel. and stir to coat in the oil. After a few the tender herb or salad leaves and any 5 Divide the risotto between bowls and seconds they will begin to darken and look reserved, young beet leaves. Spoon the dot scant teaspoonfuls of creme fraiche shiny. Remove the pan from the heat. garish vinegar dressing over to finish, with over, scattering with the sage leaves and 4 Stir the lemon juice into the hot soup an extra drizzle of good olive oil. remaining parmesan to finish. and adjust the seasoning as needed. Divide between warmed bowls and finish with a swirl of the remaining coconut milk and the sizzled ginger mixture. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 129

A cookbook club is the perfect way to bring life and fresh ideas back to your kitchen. 130 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

F conversation and inspiration back to Top finds dinnertime. The task of cooking dinner this month can certainly feel strenuous or mundane in the depths of winter. A cookbook club 01 is the perfect way to bring fresh ideas back to your kitchen. ASIA AT HOME LIVING WELL Setting it up Making noodles and dumplings is Cookbook Start by reaching out to a group of friends something I’ve yet club who will be interested in joining. I find six to try, which is why or so people is a great place to start, as this cookbook by ELEANOR OZICH Are you looking for a way to you’ll all be able to gather around a table Pippa Middlehurst Home wellness expert liven up those long winter and keep things intimate. (Quadrille, $39.99) is evenings? Hold a friendly enticing. The flavour kitchen get-together Each month (or even fortnight), you can combinations look have a set date where you gather together. mouth-watering. PHOTOGRAPHY ELEANOR OZICH I’ve recently moved to a new home and You might like to take turns hosting the @achomestore this winter, I’m looking forward to evening, with each host choosing the hosting a monthly cookbook club for my cookbook everyone will cook from. This is 02 friends who love to cook. The evening will the perfect opportunity to try new recipes be a glorious jumble of all my favourite and make sure you pick something outside COOL WAVE things: great company, lovely music, of your comfort zone. This is where the a pot-luck dinner and, of course, lots of magic happens. Handcrafted in a cookbooks to flick through. These get- traditional Italian togethers filled with connection, laughter What I love most is that by cooking shape, the L’Ocean and cosiness are what turn a house into a one chosen dish to take along to the water jug from Stevie home. I can’t imagine a more heart-warming evening, you get to taste and try out many Michaels has a fun way to make the most of the coldest season. others. This is the most in-depth way to hand-painted wave experience a new cookbook if you ask me. pattern. I’m also What is it? a major fan of the How to be a fantastic host lovely Italian-inspired The concept behind cookbook club is a serving platters. straightforward one – a group of friends When it’s your turn to host, you can @_steviemichaels who come together to discuss and make choose the cookbook you’d like to recipes from a chosen cookbook, or in highlight for the evening. Before the 03 other words, a crowd-sourced feast to date, let each guest flick through the book enjoy. I love this idea because it’s more and pick a recipe. Alternatively, you can LIGHT DISPLAY than just a casual dinner party. It’s a relaxed nominate recipes and send them in and fun way to bring community, advance to ensure a balanced menu of Create ambience dishes. Don’t forget dessert. for your cookbook Next, you’ll want to set the scene for club with these the evening. Light some candles, create or premium beeswax find a lovely music playlist, make some candles. There’s delicious drinks and decorate the table quite an array to according to the theme of the cookbook. choose from. Mix and match to create a Each guest will arrive with the dish they pleasing display on made, and then it’s time to dine together, your dining table. discussing and laughing at your kitchen failures or successes, the recipes you love  @kayustudio_t the most, and those you will make again. Before wrapping up the night, I recommend choosing the cookbook and recipes for the next cookbook club. This ensures plenty of time for everyone to plan and prepare. Maintaining excitement Set up a Messenger, WhatsApp or group text message where you can stay in touch throughout the month and share photos of your kitchen adventures. This is the perfect space to chit-chat and hang out like old cooking pals. You cook the recipes, they cook the recipes, you all cook the recipes and have one big cooking party together. eleanorozich.com YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 131

I SEE RED A versatile evergreen perennial, camellias can be relied on to display masses of blooms over the cooler months – and hungry bees, honey-eating bellbirds and tūī adore feasting on the open-form flowers. Best grown in well-drained soil, feed with an annual application of controlled-release fertiliser for acid-loving plants. 132 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

GARDENS 134 Constant gardener Mary Lovell- Smith’s tips for June. 138 Hedge your bets Landscape architect Marian Boswall’s eco-friendly outdoor spaces. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 133

The constant gardener Winter is upon us, and just as we may feel the cold and need some extra fortifying and protection, so does our garden It’s a wrap MARY LOVELL-SMITH Garden editor June As a rule, it is best to grow plants with a blanket of pea straw or suited to your particular climate. compost. These are those that die However, there are always some right back in winter, such as monarda, plants we feel we just have to have – daylily and peony. Alternatively, let for a variety of reasons – and which them die back naturally, then cover. will need protection from frosts. In my book, this includes black passionfruit Cardboard toilet paper rolls slipped and young citrus trees, which are over leek plants will help prevent easily saved by a timely throwing over soil getting into the inner leaves while of frost cloth. Even a sheet or blanket they grow. will do on those nights frost threatens – just remember to remove in the Tying the upper leaves of morning. But if that daily chore and cauliflowers together over the white afternoon angst of worrying whether heads will protect them from rain, there will be a frost is too much of a hail and even possums and rats. drag there is a solution – microclima, a cloth that can be left on all winter. Old pieces of carpet, coffee sacks or even a tarpaulin can be thrown over In areas prone to frosts, many compost heaps to keep them warmer perennials are best cut back to just over winter and aid decomposition. above ground level and covered They will also allow rain in – whereas plastic lids can keep them too dry to break down speedily. 134 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

G Landscape 101 NEED TO FEED He certainly didn’t invent jewel blooms’ colours need be rich giant thumbs down. Thus, for Feed brassicas with a nitrogen-rich gardens but English gardening (whites and pastels banished); and example, no matter how lustrous, fertiliser or compost, and side-dress personality Monty Don coined its can be in any combination. a bedding display with densely catchy name, linking him and it Though it pays to note that packed vivid orange calendulas, leeks with fertiliser. in gardeners’ minds forever. A opposite colours on the colour hot pink celosias and the deep jewel garden, as its name may wheel intensify each other – think velvety hues of annual purple suggest, is a garden, patch, bed purple and orange, or turquoise salvia would not qualify due to or border containing pretty much and Schiaperelli pink, while similar its lack of greenery. only flowers of intense, heavily shades can add depth. saturated colours, like the When choosing plants – and precious gems themselves. Only very seldomly can there really are so very many to there be too much foliage, but in choose from – do try to plan to There are no rules as to what most cases the foliage needs to have something blooming from colours and plants or to the foliage be green – of whatever shade. sparkling spring right through to to flower ratio, only guidelines. The However, too little foliage gets a golden autumn. Weed and feed asparagus beds with vegetable fertiliser. Feed citrus with proprietary fertiliser. Lime any bare ground at roughly a handful per square metre. ALMIGHTY AMETHYST EXCELLENT CHOICES POPPING PINKS Put it in Hollyhock ‘Midnight’; Linum grandiflorum; Dahlia ‘Mystic Plant broccoli, Salvia ‘Black Knight’; RICH RUBY cauliflower, cavolo Achillea ‘Cerise Queen’; Lobelia Wizard’; Rosa ‘Berry Nice’. nero, kale, savoy Aquilegia ‘Black Barlow’ cabbages, silverbeet and ‘Bordeaux Barlow’. cardinalis; Ratibida ‘Midget’; EMERALD GREEN and spinach and Salvia ‘Blue Angel’; Rosa ‘Charles ‘Limelight’ hydrangea; Chartreuse celery. And garlic and STUNNING SAPPHIRES Annual and perennial de Mills’. gladiolus; Dianthus ‘Green ball’. raspberries. cornflower; ‘Sky Blue’ linum; BLOOD REDS TRUE TURQUOISE YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 135 Salvia ‘Blue Angel’. Lychnis ‘Vesuvius’; Potentilla Ixia viridiflora; Lachenalia viridiflora. Atro Scarlet Starlit; Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’.

CONSIDER THIS No more cuts, scratches, prickles, broken nails and rough hands (and that deliciously sensual sensation of soft crumbly dirt at your fingertips) when you wear gardening gloves. That’s only the half of it, for gloves also give their wearers something akin to superpower, making them strong, invincible even, allowing them to plunge their hand fearlessly into a bush or around a prickle; no weed is too firmly attached to the earth, nor rose thorn too sharp when the gloves are on. Open-weave cotton ones with the palm side dipped in rubber or nitrile do most jobs. Close enough fit to be dexterous, soft enough for maximum pliability, they are also thick and tough enough to withstand much. Steal this Showa 370 Nitrile gardening gloves, $23.99, from Kings Plant Barn. Two’s company, but three’s more fun, especially in garden design where it’s venerated as the golden rule. Objects and plants are grouped in threes, sometimes fives, occasionally in pairs but never in fours. According to researchers in New York, even numbers create symmetry while odd numbers create interest. They say that, for a variety of reasons, brains take longer to process odd numbers than even ones, and that odd numbers stick in our brain longer and are harder to digest. These three trees are a case in point, and also illustrate delightfully that silver rule – less is more (often but not always!), and the bronze consolation rule of KISS, keep it simple, stupid, which may be interpreted as the more skilled you get the more complicated your design may be. Limbing up the trees by removing lower branches also highlights their form and colour. Thus an ordinary tree can attain extraordinary status, especially when its beauty isn’t compromised by fussy or busy surroundings. HOW TO SHARPEN TOOLS With gardening chores slowing down, there should be some time to get those tools in order, notably sharpening all those blades – from spades to secateurs. Remove grime and rust from the blades with soapy water, give a light scrub with a wire brush or steel wool (rust will dull the file) and wipe dry with a rag. Next, using a mill file, sharpen the cutting edge by moving the file at a slight angle across the blade, from the back to the cutting edge, rather than back and forward. Hoes are sharpened on their backsides, that is the side facing away from you when in use. Spades usually have about 6mm of blade filed at a 45-degree angle and are best done either in a clamp or with someone else holding it for you so as to maintain the angle. All tools benefit from a wipe down after sharpening and a rub over with oil. 136 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

G Tips + Gathering around a fire pit is not only a lovely communal activity, it’s a good source of heat on cool evenings. It’s also wonderfully low-tech – all you need is the bowl, kindling, wood and a bag of marshmallows. It’s best to place low seating a safe distance from the bowl to discourage people from getting too close to the fire. + Set the pit up on level ground – a bed of stones or sand makes a natural base. + Ensure it’s at least three metres from a building and not directly under a tree or in a partially enclosed space. + To minimise smoke getting in your eyes use only dry wood. STYLE STALKER 1 Fire starter 2 Staring into the flickering flames is one of the perks of winter 3 4 5 6 1 Townsend fire pit, $299, from Early Settler. 2 Ivyline Windermere fire bowl, $344, from Amara.com. 3 Ponti large outdoor fire pit, $995, from Coco Republic. 4 Jumbuck rustic fire bowl, $189, from Bunnings. 5 Meteor Sierra fire bowl, $399, from Mitre 10. 6 Mimosa low smoke fire pit, $179, from Bunnings. YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 137

GARDEN ON THE CURVE This growing tunnel Hedge was created from your intertwined trees bets and prunings, then underplanted with 138 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN nasturtiums, which can be trained to grow upwards.

In her latest book, British 1 G landscape architect Marian Boswall goes back to gardening YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 139 basics and tells how to create a sustainable, eco-friendly outdoor space Plant a dead hedge In deep shade under trees where the roots are close to the surface and only the smallest holly seedlings can be planted, a dead hedge will protect the plants as they get going. In the UK it can also be a legal requirement to lay one on construction sites where live hedgerows have been taken out, until a new hedge is established. These features also provide excellent wildlife corridors between territories for small mammals – you will also find birds of prey perching on them to hunt. As dead hedges decompose, the wood becomes the perfect host for invertebrates and fungi. These hedges also make great barriers and free alternatives to a fence, using cuttings from tree pruning and any woody material that can be laid in rows. Materials & tools • String, a hose pipe or small pegs • Timber posts about 150cm long • Post driver • An axe • Mallet or monkey wrench • Prunings etc Step-by-step guide To begin, mark out the line of the hedge with string or a hose pipe or small pegs. A good location would be between the compost area and the main garden, at the edge of the garden, or in a woodland area where you would like to encourage wildlife. Drive some vertical posts about 30cm into the ground to create a frame – using an axe sharpen the posts to create pointed ends to make this job easier. Using a mallet, or borrow or hire a monkey wrench if you want to cover a large area and save your shoulders from injury, position the posts in pairs, 90–120cm apart at 150cm spacings. 1 Collect together small branches and twigs, either dead windfall or prunings from trees, live hedge clippings, dried ornamental grasses, or reeds from ponds. If you don’t have enough material your neighbours may be happy to give you their garden waste. Pile the brush into the gaps, using the largest pieces at the bottom.

2 2 Try to overlap the piles, as though you were laying bricks in a staggered arrangement, to knit them together. 3 As the woody material breaks down the hedge will sink, so you can add to it each year, or grow ivy over it and allow it to gently break down. 3 140 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

G Materials Choosing from the many materials available on the market to build a garden, before we even get to plants, can be overwhelming. Decisions need to be made based on budget, durability and looks, as well as sustainability, with some greenwashing to wade through along the way, so it’s good to have some guidelines to help you choose materials that are ecologically sound and offer value-for-money. Hard landscape materials water to drain and plants to grow in the gaps. RECYCLE, REUSE The stones can be lifted and recycled and the (clockwise from top) You may feel that you are less qualified to choose aggregate below the flagstones can be dug into Gabion walls, made your materials than your builders, but as these the soil if the design changes, minimising waste. from stainless steel wire decisions can affect both your own health and the and rocks or bricks, are health of the planet it’s worth spending time assessing Solid construction would include flagstones laid durable, sustainable and discussing the options. on solid concrete so that they do not move. This and eco friendly; impermeable surface may look neat and even, but it upcycle a concrete Hard landscape materials include stone; aggregates will also cause rainwater to run into drains faster, drain as a plant such as gravel, sand and cement; metals; woods; clay exacerbating the risk of localised flooding, and the container; sculptor products, including bricks, tiles and ceramics; plastics cement secured stones will be difficult to lift without Alison Crowther made and fabrics. The ideal materials are those that use few breaking them if the design changes. Plants will this beautiful oak bench resources, have a low environmental impact and not be able grow between the cracks, reducing for a garden in Kent. present a low health risk to humans and wildlife. They biodiversity and contributing more to urban heat should also help to create a sustainable site and islands (when built environments such as cities support companies with sustainable practices. retain heat), in turn adding to global warming. In addition, the concrete base beneath gives off carbon Consider the durability of the material and its fitness dioxide when it cures and prevents the soil below for purpose, checking where it will be placed and how from breathing after it’s laid. If the design changes, it will weather. Clay bricks are very adaptable small the concrete will need to be broken up and the building blocks and so minimise waste and resources. stones will often break too when it is removed, They are useful for walls if protected from water making them more difficult to recycle. The untrained penetration, but you will need a harder engineering eye may see little visual difference between these brick on the ground to prevent ‘blowing’, which is two terraces, but they have widely different effects when products crack after water penetrates the porous on the environment. clay and expands as it freezes. By selecting the right materials you can also avoid the waste of repairs and redesign. If you choose a local material, such as bricks in an area of clay soil, they will eventually disintegrate back into the land without trace and so have minimal environmental impact. Wood is a very adaptable material for building, and it is also biodegradable, but if it’s stained or painted with a toxic product it can leach contaminants, so choose timber that will last without being treated. Once you’ve chosen the design layout for your garden you can specify combinations of materials to help to create a sustainable site. For example, in a typical terrace construction stone can be laid either rigid or loose. Loose means laid on sand over a naturally quarried or recycled aggregate, which allows YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 141

Sustainable ethical sourcing Plant an edible hedge and reuse Planting an edible hedge brings joy Method As the construction industry has grown and into your garden and offers a great centralised, building has become less about local way to connect to and notice the 1 To allow berries to develop, the materials and craftsmanship and more about mass seasons for both children and hedge needs a little bit more space production, standardisation and convenience. adults. It differs from a normal than a formal hedge to grow The drive to ensure a low price to the end user does garden hedge only in the choice comfortably. Leave 50cm from the not count the real cost of the products we buy and of plants and timing of the care. You edge of the hedge to a boundary or use to build. cut it less often to allow the plants path to allow you access to it for to flower and fruit, something pruning and picking each side. Highly engineered and complex composites and which we can all do anyway to Apply a layer of thick cardboard, the liberal use of chemicals to manufacture, preserve help feed the wild birds as they with a 5cm layer of compost mulch and clean materials all have a high cost to the migrate on their way to and from on top, over the area where you environment. The more complex the material, the warmer climes. plan to plant the hedge. Leave more energy is usually needed in its manufacture and through several rains or water in the less easy it becomes to disassemble and reuse. Choose a mixture of berries and to soak the cardboard. structural plants and buy bare root 2 When your bare-root whips arrive, The distance a material travels also increases the young trees, known as whips, in soak them in water for a few hours. transport fuel needed, which often accounts for the winter. Hawthorn and blackthorn Then move the mulch aside and greatest use of energy in a heavy product’s life cycle. are the classic base plants that knit make holes in the soggy card so the hedge together. Blackthorn has that you can plant each whip at a Transportation depends on finite resources of long sharp thorns, so be careful if spacing of 50cm in a staggered row. fossil fuels, and increases greenhouse gases and you have small children. Hazels are 3 If you have rabbits, protect the pollution, which is why buying local is one of the delicious raw or will keep for ages whips with rabbit guards or wire simplest things we can do to make a difference, when dried. Sea buckthorn is a netting until it is established. especially with heavy construction materials good choice for cold and coastal 4 Water for the first year during dry such as stone. sites, its fiery red berries ideal for spells only. Harvest leaves in spring jams and pies; crab apples can be and berries in autumn. As consumers, we should question where stone is made into jellies and will feed the from and how it was extracted from the land. Indian birds when all else is eaten in the Note: Some berries such as elder are or Chinese sandstone may seem a cheap option, but coldest winter garden; and you can toxic when raw and many need if you factor in the distance travelled by container make cordials from elderflowers preparation and cooking before ship (with occasionally disastrous oil spills) it may and a powerful vitamin syrup or eating, so always consult a good seem a less attractive choice. wine from the berries. hedgerow cookbook before eating. Also ask suppliers how it was quarried: child Materials & plants labour and harsh conditions have historically been • Bare root whips rife. While no equivalent to the FSC (Forest • Cardboard Stewardship Council) certification for wood exists for • Compost – home-made, stone yet, check whether your suppliers belong to ideally the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) , which inspect • Rabbit guards, optional and work with some quarries to improve conditions. The durability of concrete, like stone, makes it an attractive building material, but to avoid the high level of greenhouse gases emitted during its manufacture, we can reduce the proportion of Portland cement used by replacing it with fly ash, for example, a waste product of the coal industry. Whole life use is important, too, and choosing a product that has been recycled and can be recycled again is the most sustainable option. Even concrete can be reused: hiring a crusher will turn it into aggregate that can be used as a sub-base for a drive or terrace, reducing landfill and transport costs. Plastic is a durable product, although highly reliant on fossil fuels in its manufacture. Composite decking may seem an attractive option because it mixes recycled plastic with wood, but is not as feasible to reuse as wood or plastic in their simple state as it may end up in landfill. Aluminium uses a large number of resources to make and may travel between several continents during the various stages of its manufacture before being finished as handrails or light fittings, but it can also be recycled many times at low cost. 142 YOUR HOME AND GARDEN

G SUSTAINABLE GARDEN Extracted from Sustainable Garden: Projects, tips and advice for the eco-friendly gardener by Marian Boswall and photographs by Jason Ingram (Quarto, $32.99). YOUR HOME AND GARDEN 143

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