Sage Garden Journal Vol. 1 | For The Garden Curious

Sage Journal | Vol. 1 — Life Among Plants

Sage is a beautifully crafted, design-led publication for anyone who finds meaning in gardens, plants and the rituals of tending the earth. Thoughtful, slow and visually stunning, it blends storytelling, botany and practical wisdom into a timeless journal worth returning to again and again. The first volume in an annual series from New Zealand editor and founder Emma Sage.

Inside Life Among Plants

192 pages of gardens and the people behind them, landscapes, growing guides and recipes — all captured with evocative photography. Photo essays, seasonal gardening insights, creative profiles and inspiration drawn from real gardens across Australia and New Zealand sit alongside practical growing advice, making each page as useful as it is beautiful. Designed to feel like a true keepsake — something to enjoy, gift and return to for years.

Why you'll love it

• Beautifully bound softcover with foiling and perfect binding
• 192+ pages of gardens, landscapes, recipes, art and thoughtful essays
• A slow, aesthetic reading experience that invites calm and creativity
• Ideal for gardeners, plant lovers, designers and the garden-curious
• Makes a meaningful gift for birthdays, holidays and any occasion worth celebrating

Book details

• Publisher: Sage Journal
• Format: softcover with foiling, perfect bind
• Pages: 192+
• Size: 202.5 × 270mm
• ISBN: 978-0-473-75691-8
• Publication date: September 2025
• Designed and printed in New Zealand

About Sage

Sage Journal was founded by Emma Sage, whose background in editorial, marketing and garden design brings a unique blend of creative direction and hands-in-the-soil knowledge to every issue. With over 31,500 social media followers, 25,000+ monthly website readers and a digital reach exceeding 8.4 million in the past year, Sage is now considered a go-to source for modern garden inspiration across Australia and New Zealand.