

Summer is almost here! It’s the last day of calendar spring here in New Zealand and things are growing like crazy. Join us for a …
With so many cafes offering using coffee grounds for home gardens they have to be goo, right? Personally, I’m a fan of using the spent …
It’s the last day of calendar winter here in New Zealand, and I’m looking forward to warmer weather ahead! Take a virtual visit to our …
Thinking about experimenting with worm farming? Check out our introduction to worm farm composting (vermicomposting) at home, including our experiences to date using worm farming …
It’s time for Green in Real Life’s regular seasonal gardening update, but it’s been a most irregular season. Here’s the special autumn lockdown bubble edition …
Welcome to the new and improved Green in Real Life blog website. Good things are growing! Explore our new site for adventures in the garden and beyond.
Hello summer, hello 2020! I hope you all had a fabulous holiday season, whatever your seasons or celebrations. We’ve had a sensational summer break, enjoying …
Christmas is almost here! Where does the time go? Still shopping and wrapping? Yup, me too! Here are lower waste gift wrapping ideas for pretty …
Tough garden conditions sometimes call for tough love. Soil conditions and heavy traffic through the new garden left our lawn looking worse for wear and …
It’s springtime in the garden at last. Goodbye winter, hello sunshine! Join us for a look at our spring garden in our seasonal gardening update …