Juliet Nicholas/NZ House & Garden Olive trees in the gravel garden are underplanted with lomandra, Aloe polyphylla, Agave americana and other succulents. Juliet Nicholas/NZ House & Garden Chris made fences from old farm gates to flank the entrance to the orchard in which fruit trees are underplanted with vegetables, herbs and pollinator-friendly flowers. “I’ve got Chris’ next 20 years mapped out.”Juliet Nicholas/NZ House & Garden Chris designed and built the garden shed during lockdown, mainly using materials left over from the house build. The garden is calmer and more sustainable, not just for the planet, but for tired me.”Jenny and Chris’ garden is one of 22 featuring in the Hurunui Garden Festival from October 28-31 2021. Juliet Nicholas/NZ House & Garden Yellow Hakone grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola') lights up a shady corner of the garden by the stream.

Source: Stuff September 19, 2021 16:52 UTC