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June is one of the most exciting gardening months on the calendar according to our friends at Palmers. Winter is the perfect time to plant some fruit trees in your garden, particularly citrus, apples, pears, plums, peaches and nectarines. Flower Garden Plant new seasons roses, Graham Thomas, Mary Rose, Getrude …

It's the last day to enter our gardening giveaway - all you have to do is share a photo of your garden to the competition post on Facebook page or email media@eldernet.co.nz and you’re in the draw! Prizes include vouchers courtesy of Palmers, as well as a copy of the Yates Garden Guide. Winner drawn Tuesday 16 November – so get your entries in quick!

Thanks to our friends at Palmers and HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand, we’ve got some gardening goodies to giveaway - including two $50 vouchers (which can be used at Oderings in the South Island) and a copy of the latest Yates Garden Guide. All you have to do to win is show us your garden!

Thanks to our friends at Palmers and HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand, we’ve got some gardening goodies to giveaway – including two $50 vouchers (which can be used at Oderings in the South Island) and a copy of the latest Yates Garden Guide. All you have to do to win is …

This is one of the most exciting gardening months on the calendar! It is the traditional time to plant tomatoes and vegetables and with the temperature rising all garden plants start springing to life.

As the soil warms up spring bulbs and plants begin to flower and sprout their fresh new spring growth. It’s time to get stuck in and plant all your favourite spring/summer flowers and get your vegetable garden underway.

Spring is just around the corner! It’s a great time to get the garden tools out of the shed and get a head start on planning and creating your fabulous spring garden. Flower Garden Plant Camellias, Rhododendrons, Hellebores, Azaleas and Daphne while conditions are still cool. Plant new roses in …

July is a great month to prepare your soil for planting vegetable and flower plants in Spring.

There is something just inherently good about getting out in nature. This is why green spaces and natural environments within neighbourhoods and residential built are essential for the health and well-being of older adults. Firstly, they can provide older adults with an opportunity to be active physically and socially. Secondly, …