Creating a garden from woe to growSIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF In this hot weather Graham Cochrane waters a sunrise-coloured dahlia by the house. When you ask writer Virginia Winder to come and look at your garden, expect her to turn up with a notepad and photographer. READ MORE:* Virginia Winder: Room by room with Michael Mansvelt* Virginia Winder: A tropical haven in New Plymouth* Virginia Winder: A wooden life in Lepperton with Robin and FionaSIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF This crockery tower is Cochrane's pride and joy. A man of routines, Cochrane enjoys spending weekends and some evenings in the garden, his place of peace and healing. SIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF Bright lilies make a Christmas-like display in the garden.

Source: Stuff December 14, 2017 01:52 UTC