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![What can you grow in your kitchen?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
What can you grow in your kitchen?
Herbs and microgreens are easier than you think (and it's cheaper than buying them).
![Taupō community garden on a mission to connect people](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Taupō community garden on a mission to connect people
Taupō Community Garden founder Blair Cameron talks about the concept behind the garden and its mission to connect people and share practical skills. Video / Dan Hutchinson
![There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges
Retired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.
![The surprising health benefits of dirt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
The surprising health benefits of dirt
Digging into some dirt can unearth the secret to a strong immune system.
![School's nursery sale supports gardening programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
School's nursery sale supports gardening programme
The Mother's Day sale is one of two the school holds each year.
![Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
![Greening Taupō kicks off 2024 planting calendar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Greening Taupō kicks off 2024 planting calendar
Nine community planting days will see 20,000 native trees planted.
![Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Business Hub: New Mitre 10 chairman: why global retail giants visited this month
'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith
![Volunteers plant 10,000 daffodils in a Hamilton park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Volunteers plant 10,000 daffodils in a Hamilton park
Te Awamutu is next in line for a dose of daffodils.
![Possums and preserves: The joys of rural vegetable gardening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Possums and preserves: The joys of rural vegetable gardening
Harvesting should be in full swing at the moment for all you keen vegetable gardeners.
![Prankster takes a dig at council by planting potholes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Prankster takes a dig at council by planting potholes
Potholes become pot plants in Te Puna.
!['Immensely challenging' - Mitre 10 head office bosses on problems paying suppliers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Immensely challenging' - Mitre 10 head office bosses on problems paying suppliers
'Interfacing between new and legacy systems while we transition to our new platform.' CEO
![Queen Camilla shares her secret love for gardening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Queen Camilla shares her secret love for gardening
The Queen discussed her love for gardening at Highgrove while on a visit to Bath.
![Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable
Want to start a food forest but don't know how? Join the Northland Edible Garden Trail.
![The easy (and cheap) way to make your own garden fertilisers at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
The easy (and cheap) way to make your own garden fertilisers at home
Give your garden a summer feast without breaking the bank.
![He loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
He loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patch
Increasing numbers of Northland kids are taking up gardening. We meet one of the youngest.
![Flowering beauty puts on a once in a decade display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Flowering beauty puts on a once in a decade display
John Brown said it was the first time he had seen them in flower in 10 years.
![Gareth Carter: Summer is a great time to grow fresh herbs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Gareth Carter: Summer is a great time to grow fresh herbs
Warm temperatures combined with moisture are a recipe for good plant growth.
![Want to be self-sufficient? Tips on creating a thriving vegetable patch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Want to be self-sufficient? Tips on creating a thriving vegetable patch
Ever wanted to start a vege garden but didn't know how? Zora Brunette has some pointers.
![Eat or clean with it: Five surprising uses for your Christmas tree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Eat or clean with it: Five surprising uses for your Christmas tree
Before you chuck it outside, here are some more innovative ideas for your ailing tree.
![Turf wars: Couple awarded damages after complaint their artificial lawn was 'too shiny'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Turf wars: Couple awarded damages after complaint their artificial lawn was 'too shiny'
Now the installer has to rip up the turf and start again.