HorticultureEdible garden: ArtichokesGlobe artichokes are one of the few things worth growing in June.13 Jun 04:00 PM
The CountryBumblebees die before rescue mission to UKHand-picked NZ bumblebees waiting to be sent to Britain on a pollination "rescue mission" have died in captivity. 07 Jun 04:00 PM
HorticultureCult coffee not to be pooh-poohedKopi luwak is a blend made from the droppings of small cat-like creatures found in Indonesia, and costs $50 for 50g here.05 Jun 04:00 PM
HorticulturePolice freeze cash, $1m homePolice have frozen a $1m home and nearly $190,000 belonging to the man who runs the Switched On Gardener.04 Jun 04:00 PM
HorticultureEdible garden: Garlic seasonWinter's the perfect time to pop in some garlic says Janice Marriott.30 May 04:00 PM
HorticultureEdible garden: Crop rotationDon't forget to rotate crops, says Janice Marriott.28 Apr 04:00 PM
HorticulturePolice 'testing courts' in drugs case - lawyersAn barrister says charges against gardening equipment suppliers may be difficult to prove.28 Apr 12:54 AM
Horticulture15 appear in court after massive drugs bustFifteen men arrested on drugs charges have been remanded on bail until next month. 28 Apr 12:46 AM
HorticultureIt's Cannabis & Co - copsAn indoor gardening chain would not have made a profit if it hadn't knowingly supplied equipment and advice to cannabis growers, police say.27 Apr 04:00 PM
HorticultureGarden Guru: Sunny side of lifeWhy don't garden centres segregate their stock and drop the practice of an A to Z of shrubs?17 Apr 04:00 PM
HorticultureAust growers continue to query safety of NZ applesAustralian pipfruit bodies are still questioning the safety of NZ apples, despite a WTO interim report apparently indicating a win for local growers.12 Apr 08:48 PM
HorticultureNZ apples to take bite out of Australian fruit marketNZ's apple growers have reportedly won a victory in their battle to sell fruit in Australia but the industry is not expecting benefits any time soon. 12 Apr 04:00 PM
HorticultureGovt waits to claim 'big win' for apple growersThe WTO has overturned Australia's 90-year ban on importing NZ apples, but the Govt will wait for a final report before commenting.12 Apr 06:11 AM
The CountryOne plus one - does it add up to higher prices?In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.11 Apr 03:45 PM
