Backyard Bounty: Zucchinis
From savoury stir fry to sweet treats, used raw in salads or sneakily invisible in kid-friendly dinners, the versatile zucchini can go in a nommy number of different directions.
Going against the grain
Some modern dog foods are causing allergic reactions and health issues in dogs. Excessive amounts of grains and other fillers could be the culprit.
A handmade Christmas wreath
Instead of rushing out to crowded big box stores, consider making a unique wreath by hand. This delightful wreath can be made using natural bits and pieces from the garden. It’s both easy to make, and impressive to receive.
Eight gifts you don’t need to leave the house for
Unless you like driving around in circles looking for parking and playing cart dodge-ems in the crowds, shopping centres should probably be avoided at this time of year. Stay home and save yourself the sweat and tears (and the planet from the waste and exhaust fumes) by opting for these ideas instead.
Are you set for a dog-friendly summer?
Hot New Zealand summers can be hard on dogs. From car travel and camping with dogs to tricks for cooling down, here are some tips for looking after your best mate this summer.
E-scential Workers: Dogs who support conservation efforts
With up to 300 million scent receptors, compared to the mere 6 million receptors of a human, dogs can be trained to indicate the presence of a range of biosecurity threats. Meet some of New Zealand
Spring into summer
With warmer weather and more sunlight now is the time to plan and plant in the backyard. There’s plenty of good company in the garden too. Your feathered friends will be busy nest building, breeding and feeding their young chicks.
Good Egg: The Shirley Community Trust
We reckon the Shirley Community Trust are Good Eggs! As part of a series of community-building initiatives, the Trust is inviting the birds to Macfarlane Park by way of a 'Birdsong Trail', and we love it.