Karen McMillan faced a battle with breast cancer in 2011. Fortunately, she is now healthy and ...
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What are blind shoots?
August is the month when we finish our winter prune and the first signs of new ...
Wholemeal flatbread
These wraps make a great throw together meal or snack. They’re thin, so perfect for scooping ...
The petrol market – are they rigging the prices or not?
OPINION: The behaviour of the petrol market in New Zealand seems to be a perennial issue ...
Homemade treats for your pet dog
Friendly, furry and full of love, dogs are incredibly rewarding pets. But, they can often be ...
Reality TV competitions – real or contrived
OPINION: Popular TV today is dominated by reality programmes and I guess that mirrors to some ...
Homemade buttermilk
Have you come across a recipe recently when you’ve got all the ingredients except for the ...
Rose of the month – Fireball
This month we feature a rose guaranteed to light up any garden this coming season. ‘Fireball’ ...
Ninety-nine years and still cruising along
When 99-year-old Bruce Powell arrived at our house for lunch with his daughter Sue and great ...
Winter lawn care
During the winter when the rest of your garden needs a bit less attention, is a ...