This document discusses the history and future of gardening in New Zealand. It covers: 1) Different types of gardening such as residential, indoor, water, and community gardening. 2) How gardening tools have evolved from being custom-made and highly valuable in the past, to being mass-produced and inexpensive today. 3) The importance of gardening historically in New Zealand, as vegetable gardens provided a crucial food supply. 4) How modern gardening tools are made from high-quality materials but are disposable, in contrast to valuable antique tools.