Kiwiana kitsch of yesteryear
Philanthropist Christine Fernyhough’s new book celebrates a golden era in our history, the 1950s and 60s.
Home and Gardening
Pollinator-friendly perennials
Pollinator-friendly perennials
Want to attract bees and other pollinators to your garden? These easy-to-grow perennials are proven to benefit everyone, writes Rebecca Lees.
Canterbury gardeners warned over risk of Legionnaires' disease
Canterbury gardeners warned over risk of Legionnaires' disease
Cantabrians heading into their gardens this Labour weekend and as spring warms up are being warned about Legionnaires' disease.
Unique fundraiser planned
Unique fundraiser planned
A longstanding friendship with Christchurch architect Sir Miles Warren has resulted in a unique fundraising opportunity for North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled (NCRD).
Picturesque gardens set to inspire visitors
Picturesque gardens set to inspire visitors
Garden lovers have just a few weeks to wait until the 2019 Hurunui Garden Festival on Friday, November 1.
Cabbage tree leaves: help, not hindrance
Cabbage tree leaves: help, not hindrance
The root of a cabbage tree is sweeter than sugarcane. Its flowers are fragrant and bountiful and attract a vast array of birds and insects.
'Doryanthes' finally about to bloom
'Doryanthes' finally about to bloom
Patience is a virtue and one you will need when waiting for Doryanthes to flower. After 13 years, the wait is nearly over at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
To chit or not to chit?
To chit or not to chit?
Depending on which spuds you like, sprouting them early may not be necessary, writes James Wong.
Hardy houseplants to handle hostile spaces
Hardy houseplants to handle hostile spaces
Many people struggle to grow house plants, with extremes in temperature and light an issue.