My AccountGardening – Taming the tomato
Wed, 15 Mar 2017
Autumn is both a productive and a busy time for gardeners producing their own fruit and vegetables. Many crops come into harvest now such as...
/RuralGardening – Garden workout
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
With the focus on health and fitness in Mahurangi Matters this month, I thought I should extol the virtues of gardening as one of the...
/RuralAnimals – Antibiotic concerns
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
Vets in New Zealand and around the world are coming under increasing pressure to reduce their antibiotic usage, as antibiotic resistant bacteria cause increasing problems...
/RuralAnimals – Snail bait
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
By Olaf Klein Spring is upon us and with it the gardens get their long-awaited attention. If you use snail and slug bait in your...
/RuralCountry Living – Gardening time
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
I wish to devote this column to the forthcoming Local Government elections and indeed, to Auckland Council itself. It brings a warm a smile to...
/RuralGardening – Protecting against cold snaps
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
Keen gardeners who are impatiently waiting for the weather to warm up can gain an advantage of three to four weeks by using cloches or...
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