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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
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
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
'This is about galvanising the membership and Mitre 10 being a co-operative' - Smith
Volunteers plant 10,000 daffodils in a Hamilton park
Te Awamutu is next in line for a dose of daffodils.
Tūrangi Garden Club donates $3000 to Tongariro wetlands project
After a garden ramble fundraiser, a Tūrangi group has made a conservation donation.
Mitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps down
Retail chain founded in 1974 about to celebrate 50 years trading in New Zealand this year.
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
Potholes become pot plants in Te Puna.
'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
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
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
Give your garden a summer feast without breaking the bank.
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
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
Warm temperatures combined with moisture are a recipe for good plant growth.
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
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'
Now the installer has to rip up the turf and start again.
More Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQ
A spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.
What’s on the menu? Eating from your garden at Christmas time
Grow and enjoy your own Christmas veges, even in Aotearoa's unpredictable weather.
Jo's hidden food forest flourishing in Coromandel subdivision
'I have always strived to be as self-sustaining as possible.'
Rental dilemma: How do you move house and take your garden with you?
Moving house? Take your garden with you, worms and all.
Gareth Carter: Why late spring presents the ideal conditions for roses
OPINION: November is the month when roses start to bloom.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Author to tell story of world-famous iris hybridiser
The subject of the book was most famous for her work on iris flowers.
Claire Mummery: Why and how to prune your plants throughout the summer
Reset's gardening expert shares essential pruning tips and why summer cuts matter.
Claire Mummery: How to successfully grow and care for melons
Reset's gardening expert shares how to plan, plant, and revel in homegrown melons.
The garden that John built
Timpson on Breadalbane Eco Garden is open to the public on Sundays from 1pm-4pm.
‘Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose’: Phil’s Gardens to close
After 43 years, the cyclone and rising costs bring an end to the market garden in Meeanee.
Donated plants bring colour to flood-hit Hawke’s Bay gardens
Gardeners whose properties were inundated by Gabrielle smiling again.
'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden
The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.
Enthusiastic planters help clean up Karamū Stream
Volunteers plant over 2100 natives on Saturday.