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Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty

Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest

Kevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing pains

OPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.

Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents

Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants

Gareth Carter: Finding summer shade

Comment: Bason Botanic Gardens on Rapanui Rd has some excellent examples of shade trees

Gareth Carter: How to water your garden in summer

Comment: We are very lucky to have an ample supply of water in Whanganui.

Gareth Carter: Summer’s the time for heat-loving hibiscus

Comment: Summer's intermittent rain has been good for the garden

Gareth Carter: Why the pōhutukawa is perfect for NZ gardens

OPINION: Pōhutukawa trees offer vibrant displays with crimson flowers in summer.

NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?

The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!

Gareth Carter: Add hedges and edges to your garden

Comment: Low hedges can be used as accent plants.

Gareth Carter: Grow an edible paradise

OPINION: Spring is a great time to add to or plant a home orchard.

Gareth Carter: Time to plant summer vegetable, flower seedlings

Comment: It's the most significant weekend in NZ's gardening calendar.

Are you in any of these iconic photos?

The family of Ans Westra are trying to track down the subjects of her work.

Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour

'[The band] was only truly 'super' once the doors opened and the people came in.'

Gareth Carter: Traditional time to plant tomatoes

Comment: Labour Weekend is a busy time for gardeners.

Gareth Carter: Fill your garden with the joy of perennials

Comment: Perennials are flowering plants that last a number of years.

The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'

The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.