Firefighters use specialist gear to rescue Napier man who fell 25m while gardening
“He had probably fallen maybe 25m, and then he managed to climb back up about 10m – so…
Tenant not liable for dead plants in Christchurch rental, tribunal rules
A recently released decision by the tribunal stated that at the beginning of the tenancy, mature evergreen bushes…
Kem Ormond: Why persimmon trees deserve a spot in New Zealand gardens
If the inside of the seed looks like a fork, the area can expect a mild winter; a…
Kem Ormond: Why New Zealand natives deserve more space in our gardens
Until you have planted a native garden, I don’t think some of us appreciate how beautiful New Zealand…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: A trug is essential for January’s harvest
I love feta and courgette fritters served with a salad, just delicious! Chillis, sweet peppers, beans and watermelon…
Phil Thomsen’s gardening guides inspire self-sufficiency and simple food growing
Thomsen revels in the magic of watching the seedlings emerge from the soil in early spring and bringing…
Emma Sage: The Gardener Inspiring A New Generation To Get Growing With Sage Journal
Emma Sage is on a mission to reframe gardens as outdoor rooms, reconnect communities, and ensure the wisdom…
Whangārei market gardener Nadia Pavlovich shares journey from illness to success
“I went from being a really busy person to being bedridden as I couldn’t process any food. “I…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Strawberry spinach and other unusual seeds
If you want a real talking piece, try growing strawberry spinach, an heirloom vegetable that is more than…
Kem Ormond’s garden: Cane fruit pruning tips to maximise berry harvest
There are also cape gooseberries and gooseberries that you may well enjoy. I have to say raspberries are…