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Gardening: Hardy plants for hardy places

Gareth Carter's top tips for dry-loving, easy-care plants.

Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple

Rebecca and David Stewart only raise what they need to sustain them.

Gardening: Food for thought

No matter the space available, you can grow vegetables, writes Gareth Carter.

Gardening: Autumn ideal time to plant camellias

Some varieties of camellia are starting to bloom, writes Gareth Carter.

Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru

The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Create green fences for your garden

Gareth Carter suggests some hedge options to add form to your garden.

Gardening: Pansies bring colour and cheer

Pansies are a popular choice for the winter garden.

Gardening: Citrus trees love Whanganui climate

Look out for less common varieties of citrus for your garden.

'Dig a hole and bung them in'

Expert reveals an easy 'lazy' way to grow tulips.

Gareth Carter: Time to recognise the value of trees

Comment: Under a tree becomes the favoured place to put the picnic rug.

The Chronicle Q&A: Gina Guigou on a love of food, lifestyle and learning to read

Gina Guigou taught cooking for 30 years - so what's next?

Care for your garden this summer

Gareth Carter advises on the best time to water and how to grow your own cuttings.

Pōhutukawa put on stunning summer display

Gareth Carter loves pohutukawa and has some tips on the best ones to grow at home.

Soprano Sarah Mileham overcomes nerves to pursue opera career

Sarah Mileham is attending the NZ Opera School in Whanganui.

NZ Opera School recital delights audience

The performers and audience were wowed by the Whanganui Regional Museum's acoustics.

Tunnel engineer by day, tenor by night

Mike Liu juggles tunnels and tenor ambitions.

International soprano teaches at NZ Opera School

Nikki Li Hartliep is enjoying her time at the Opera School in Whanganui.

School lessons on the hoof

A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom