Life

July and August are the two main months in New Zealand for pruning roses so my column this time will go over a few general basics plus tell you how to tackle climbing roses.

A war hero, a pirate, an African tribe, or an Indian Princess all of these people of the past could be in your family tree.

Use logs to make a rustic garden bed that both looks good and offers many advantages for your garden.

Whether a teenager that lives with you, or one you know is moving out of their home, the feelings may all still be the same for all.

If ever there was a day for comfort food where we live on Wellington's south coast, it was last Thursday.

As I write this, it is Queens Birthday weekend, the last long weekend for some time but also an important part of any rose lover's calendar.

Our cat Parker is a greedy little fellow, always with his paw out for something to eat. The thing that surprises us is that he never gets bored, as we would if we ate the same thing day after day.

Just over a year ago a talented young artist took her life. But the legacy remains.

Back in 1968 a man and his wife opened one small gymnasium. Four decades later fitness ...

Much as I enjoy browsing round food stores there are times when I don't feel like going out to shop. On those days I have a look to see what's in the pantry, fridge or freezer and have fun putting together a serendipitous meal