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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.
Nicky Rennie: Find something to be hopeful for
OPINION: A life without hope is a horrible place to be.
Gareth Carter: Team up your herbs for better gardening rewards
COMMENT: Companion planting can improve your herb and vegetable crops.
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.'
Nicky Rennie: Job losses a house of cards for small towns
OPINION: The greatest jewel in Tokoroa's crown was without doubt Kinleith Mill.
Gareth Carter: Lots to do in vege garden in November
Opinion: It's time to plant cold-sensitive summer vegetables.
Comment: Race for avocados strikes bum note
OPINION: Kevin Page is in pursuit of avocados for his beloved.
Backstage Pass: Rehearsals for ‘The Mousetrap’ at Whanganui Amdram
Amdram Theatre’s 150th anniversary year is drawing to a close.
Christopher Finlayson: In appreciation of Archie Taiaroa
OPINION: Christopher Finlayson remembers a wise leader and valued adviser.
Gareth Carter: Add hedges and edges to your garden
Comment: Low hedges can be used as accent plants.
Nicky Rennie: Around the bridges with the Walkers of Whanganui
OPINION: At 6am on Sunday, December 1, I will line up for the 3 Bridges Half Marathon Walk
Building site sets stage for classic hits - Kevin Page
OPINION: 'I launched into classic 70s style in the form of YMCA by the Village People.'
Nicky Rennie: Wellington seems Absolutely Positively Stuffed
Opinion: Wellington is no longer the vibrant city that I once loved.
Gareth Carter: Time to plant summer vegetable, flower seedlings
Comment: It's the most significant weekend in NZ's gardening calendar.
Gareth Carter: Traditional time to plant tomatoes
Comment: Labour Weekend is a busy time for gardeners.
Comment: It was a dirty job but someone had to do it
COMMENT: Kevin Page encounters some unpleasant work stories.
Gareth Carter: Fill your garden with the joy of perennials
Comment: Perennials are flowering plants that last a number of years.
Opinion: Christmas is starting too soon
OPINION: Financial pressure is coming on people even earlier this year.
Sandra Kyle: What it takes to euthanise fewer dogs
OPINION: This is a community-wide challenge that we can tackle together.
Kevin Page: A fitting afternoon to dust off the wetsuits
OPINION: 'I don't know about you but I'm not a big beach person.'
Rob Rattenbury: Half a century of being a dad
OPINION: 'All those years. They have flown.'
Gareth Carter: Time to plant hardy summer vegetables
Comment: Watch out for changeable spring weather conditions though.
Rob Rattenbury: Whanganui is blessed with clubs
OPINION: What struck me when entering the building was the warmth and the cooking smells.