Man digs up 6.7kg kūmara in his New Lynn vege garden
"It was hilarious really. Digging them out I couldn't believe my eyes."
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The lawnmower debate: How early is too early?
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Nanogirl: How to stop your Christmas tree making a mess
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Local Focus: Growing vegetables is easy, but also hard
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Gardeners' passion prompts ministry warning
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