It's finally spring here in the Antipodes. But as far as we're concerned, it might as well be summer - which makes the latest Wilder Quarterly excellent backyard reading.

Hailing from the concrete jungle of NYC, Wilder is full of inspiring stories to make even the most apathetic city dweller pick up a trowel and pot a plant or two.

Unlike most gardening magazines, Wilder is as pretty (but alas, not as fragrant) as its subject matter. Imagine the lovechild of Apartamento and Gardening Australia and you're close. We dare you to find a greener, lusher looking mag at the newsagent.

The summer issue of Wilder Quarterly is out now. You can get it here.