Cooking with the seasons

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In season early winter: Rhubarb

Availability Year-round but at its best from May to August. Buying Choose rhubarb that has long,...

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In the garden: Carrot gold

If you are after a year-round supply of carrots, using the carrot-launcher growing...

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In season mid-autumn: Pears

Almost 500 hectares of pears are grown in New Zealand, and most pear-growers...

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In season mid-autumn: Carrots

The name ‘carrot’ is Celtic and means ‘red of colour’. Like parsnips, cumin...

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In the garden: October

Why not start a herb garden in October? Here's how... Pick a sunny spot...

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In season late spring: Rocket

This salad green has small, flat leaves with long stems and a distinctive...

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In season early spring: Oranges

Availability Year-round, depending on variety. New Zealand navel oranges are in season now. Buying Choose firm...

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In the garden: Peachy keen

The prospect of plucking stone fruit straight from the tree may be just...

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In season early autumn: Grapes

Grapes are the world’s largest fruit crop, and have been cultivated since biblical...

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In season early autumn: Beetroot

Where would the iconic Aussie and Kiwi hamburger be without this vegie? Beets can...

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Produce spotlight: Mandarins

Buying Avoid bruises, cuts or soft spots. Choose brighter, glossy mandarins that feel heavy,...

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In the garden: Growing tomatoes

Growing tomatoes is easy with the right weather and a little bit of...

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Edible garden: Growing basil

Tips for growing your own crop of this essential summer herb. I always think...

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Time for tea

At this time of year, vegetables need plenty of nourishment and the best...

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In season late summer: Nectarines

Nectarines are a kind of peach without the fuzz. Nectarines can have white...

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Edible garden: Growing garlic

It's incredibly easy to harvest your own crop of this pungent vegetable. Most first-time...

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Produce spotlight: Courgettes, zucchinis

The courgette, also known as zucchini belongs to the same family as the...

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How to grow eggplants

It’s eggplant time: these bulbous beauties love warm weather just as much as...

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