Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand (MBNZT) certification is given to best practice butterfly and moth habitats. How does Auckland Butterfly Garden stack up so far?

Flowering plants are going into the flower beds and borders, ready for spring. I also take a road trip to see a very special nursery.

What plants worked best in the small butterfly garden this summer? What will I continue to grow and what will be abandoned?

What flowers attract common blue butterflies? Find out with a tour of the butterfly garden led by Zizina otis

English style flower gardens around Auckland to get inspiration from for my butterfly garden

Success! Monarchs finally arrive in the butterfly garden and I note which flowers are their favourites.

I fail to grow flowers from seed so I go plant shopping! Then I need to plant everything.