Try something new: Figs
Figs are a good source of fibre and contain small amounts of carotenoids,...
In season mid-summer: Blueberries, radishes
Blueberries
This summer fruit is available right up until April, but also year-round thanks...
Gardening diary: Early autumn/fall
Taking good care of your soil is an important part of making sure...
In season early autumn: Apricots
Apricots are harvested in New Zealand from late December through to March.
Buying
Choose fresh...
In season late summer: Cucumbers
There are several varieties of cucumber: English/common, telegraph, apple, Lebanese and mini/cocktail cucumbers.
Buying
Choose...
Gardening diary: Early winter
Now’s the time to plan, plot and prepare for spring.
Officially the depths of...
In season early winter: Navel oranges
Oranges are such a staple fruit in New Zealand that they often aren’t...
In season early winter: Yams
These funny-looking knobbly tubers may not be the most attractive vegetable, but don’t...
Gardening diary: Late autumn / fall
Knowing what climatic variations to expect is helpful info for your edible garden’s...
In season late autumn: Passionfruit
Buying
Look for deep-purple coloured skins as these are most ripe and choose the...
In season late autumn: Leeks
Buying
Choose leeks with medium-sized stems. Look for fresh green tops and white fleshy...
Gardening diary: Mid-autumn/fall
Now’s the time to plant seeds and cultivate seedlings for continuous vege and...
In season mid-autumn: Nashi
In New Zealand, speckled and yellowy-green nashi are commonly grown in the Waikato.
They...
In season mid-autumn: Turnips
Compared to the larger, yellow or orange-fleshed swede, the turnip is usually smaller...
Gardening diary: Early autumn/fall
The cooler weather makes this the ideal time to sprout brassicas and winter...
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