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Gardening – Gardening in mid-summer

Mon, 2 Feb 2026

Normally in early February we would be experiencing relatively dry conditions, but this year it seems we have been blessed with an over-abundance of rain!…

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Animals – New Year, new diet

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

Ever had a New Year’s resolution that promises that you and your dog will eat healthier this year? If so, let’s look at what is...

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Gardening – A big year for bugs

Mon, 8 Dec 2025

It looks like our summer is going to be characterised by warm and humid conditions interspersed with intense rainfall and periods of glorious sunny days....

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Animals – Holiday food hazards

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

The festive season is a time for sharing meals, treats and celebrations with family and friends. However, some foods that are safe for humans can...

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Gardening – Armyworm arrival

Mon, 10 Nov 2025

We’ve just had our first ever infestation of fall armyworm, a new pest blown over on wind from Australia, and first detected in New Zealand...

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Now that’s a radish!

Mon, 10 Nov 2025

Algies Bay gardener Ross Walker with the jumbo radish that he left growing for “several months”. He says it was just a bit of an...

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Animals – Managing itchy pets

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Contact and inhalational allergies in pets can significantly impact the comfort and overall wellbeing of pets (and owners!) by causing itchy skin, persistent scratching or...

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