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8 plants to get through droughts
With water shortages becoming more common, here’s how you can keep your garden alive and thriving during the dry months. Words: Michael Andrew It’s extremely disappointing to see well-tended...
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A garden checklist for the first signs of autumn
Enjoy the final summer goodies and start to prepare for autumn. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth Continue harvesting chillies, tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums and aubergines, taking note of which annuals have...
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The Downward Journey: For the love of soil
Angela Clifford reflects on her almost two-decade journey into soil health, and a a recent workshop with the woman who provided the tools to think differently. Images: Camilla Rutherford When my...
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The pest berry with plenty of uses
It may often be viewed as a pest species in New Zealand, but the elder tree has been revered by human beings for millennia for its spiritual and medicinal applications. Words and photos: Felicity Joy...
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How to keep a fly invasion under control
With flies mounting their usual late-summer assault on New Zealand’s rural properties, Nelson Lebo shares his tips to stiffen defences with an effective yet affordable homemade fly trap. Words: Nelson...
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The Pumpkin episode four: The rise and appeal of homegrown milk
Introducing The Pumpkin, a podcast devoted to homesteading and permaculture in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Join NZ Lifestyle Block editor Michael Andrew as he connects with inspirational and innovative...
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Hoop-jumping and council consents: Michael Andrew’s journey of building a...
My block and the site of the future house – currently a private camp ground. In the first of a series of stories chronicling his new house build, NZ Lifestyle Block editor Michael Andrew writes about...
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Ever heard of a chook tractor? The functional time-saver on your block
Chickens and gardens don’t normally mix, so it often comes down to a choice: do you fence the garden, fence the chooks, or allow them to thrive together? Words: Nelson Lebo Photos: Brad Hanson The...
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Prepare the garden for the incoming cold this April
There’s plenty to do in the height of autumn. Words: Shai Brod and Merve Yeşilkır Collect materials for a hot compost from the first round of summer crops that are coming to an end. Local farmers will...
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The Golden Bay orchard dedicated to finding the perfect feijoa
Nigel Ritson has spent the last 35 years breeding feijoas, searching for the perfect fruit. Nina Hindmarsh visited his orchard to find out what drives his dedication to the plant. Words and photos:...
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