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Nicky Rennie: Be still, my beating art
OPINION: A cacophony of colour that highlighted the level of talent in Whanganui.
Opinion: Why March is crucial for winter vegetable planting
Plant winter veggies now to maximise autumn's warm temperatures.
Gareth Carter: How to bring your lawn back from the brink
Gareth Carter shares his tips for saving that lawn from the big dry
Gareth Carter: Growing plants in containers
Comment: You can grow almost any plant in a container
Shelley Loader: Our different perspectives should strengthen, not divide
OPINION: Look at the discussion on community social media pages – is this what we want?
Opinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do list
Kevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.
Nicky Rennie: Watching the Super Bowl for the first time
OPINION: 'I’ll have the All Blacks any day.'
Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty
Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest
Nicky Rennie: I found contentment in the garden
OPINION: In this economic climate, we have to think outside the square.
Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents
Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants
Comment: From temptation to regret
A $7 pie stirred a three-day battle of wills for Kevin Page.
Gareth Carter: Finding summer shade
Comment: Bason Botanic Gardens on Rapanui Rd has some excellent examples of shade trees
Kevin Page: A dog walk on the wild side
OPINION: There are nice folk and then there are these people.
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
Opinion: Why Facebook’s personal posts matter more than ever
Nicky Rennie values Facebook for sharing personal moments and connecting with family.
Gareth Carter: Why the pōhutukawa is perfect for NZ gardens
OPINION: Pōhutukawa trees offer vibrant displays with crimson flowers in summer.
Gareth Carter: Team up your herbs for better gardening rewards
COMMENT: Companion planting can improve your herb and vegetable crops.
Nicky Rennie: Find something to be hopeful for
OPINION: A life without hope is a horrible place to be.
Gareth Carter’s holiday season gardening tips
Comment: There is always something to do in the garden.
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page
Gareth Carter: Avocado varities to consider for your garden
Comment: Planting a range of trees will give fruit at different times of the year.
Comment: Spinning foundations for change
Nicky Rennie writes about a Whanganui man making a monumental life change.
Gareth Carter: Gift ideas for gardeners
Comment: There are many Christmas gift ideas for gardeners or those keen to start.
Nicky Rennie: Marathon event cements family bond
OPINION: 'It gave me hope the human spirit is indomitable.'