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School's nursery sale supports gardening programme
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Tūrangi Garden Club donates $3000 to Tongariro wetlands project
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Mitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps down
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Possums and preserves: The joys of rural vegetable gardening
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Queen Camilla shares her secret love for gardening
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Better food security: Northland Edible Garden Trail helps residents be more self-sustainable
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He loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patch
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Flowering beauty puts on a once in a decade display
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Gareth Carter: Summer is a great time to grow fresh herbs
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