In season early summer: Broad beans, daikon, chives
Broad beans
A half-cup serve of broad beans is low in energy (230kJ) but...
In season late spring: Choy sum, loquat, sage
Choy sum
Choy sum, also known as Chinese flowering cabbage, is a popular Asian...
In season mid-spring: Rhubarb, grapefruit, telegraph cucumber
Rhubarb
Just a half-cup serve of stewed rhubarb gives you 3g of fibre (10-12...
Less than half of Kiwis get 5+ a day
New research shows less than 40 per cent of Kiwis are eating five...
In season early spring: Cape gooseberries, coriander, gai lan
Cape gooseberries
While this pale orange-yellow tart fruit has been shown to have lower...
In season late winter: Kohlrabi, limes, Italian parsley
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is German for cabbage-turnip, though it is sweeter than both of them....
In season mid-winter: Agria potatoes, carrots, cauliflower
Agria potatoes
Potatoes provide vitamin C, folate, potassium, antioxidants and fibre. It’s best not...
How to get the best from feijoas, defeat butterflies and not eat money
Now is the time to feel smug for planting winter green vegetables, as...
In season early winter: Persimmons, red cabbage, yams
Persimmons
Bronwyn and Lance Walters, of NTL Horticulture in Northland, have a 21-hectare persimmon...
Making the most of autumn’s bounty in the garden
The main weather event down my way last month was Cyclone Debbie, bringing...
26 ways to use amazing autumn apples
Each year, my seasons are dominated more by which fruit and veg are...
Storing fresh produce
How to store fruit and vegetables for maximum nutrition.
Garlic
Store in a cool,...
Vege power to the max
The nutrients in veges can sometimes be lost during the cooking process. Try...
In season late autumn: Fennel, olives, leeks
Fennel
Increasing in popularity in New Zealand, fennel has an aniseed flavour and is...
All power to the plants
Something you’ll hear a lot if you’re interested in healthy eating – including...
The diseases your diet can save you from
How is it possible people in developed countries are showing up at medical...
More veges can boost vitality in just two weeks
Eating more fresh fruit and vegetables can make a difference to feelings of...
