NZ gardening guides to grow your kai from soil to table
Photo by Gino Demeer, Auckland Council. Looking for good books about planting and gardening in NZ? From raising fruits and vegetables to nurturing the soil beneath your feet, these guides celebrate the connection between people, land and kai. Our librarians – many of them keen gardeners themselves – have gathered NZ-centred books that work for Auckland’s climate and beyond, so you can grow with confidence. Librarian favourite gardening books 1. Homegrown happiness: a Kiwi guide to living off the suburban land by Elien Lewis Part growing guide, part recipe book, this beautiful hardback is perfect for both gardeners and cooks alike. Learn what to plant and when, in different climates across NZ – gain a palatable beginners’ overview of how to forage, harvest, compost and keep pests at bay. This thoughtful guide also includes healthy homegrown recipes the whole whānau will love! Elien shares her favourite seasonal recipes that draw on the 'root to tip' philosophy, resulting in ...