The beauty of a Japanese Garden
We hear a great deal about “fusion” cuisine, which combines traditional foods of different cultures to form fabulously flavoursome new dishes. Garden design has also evolved to cater for modern tastes and lifestyles, mainly by morphing into low maintenance, minimalist planting schemes that look good year round. One garden style ...
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DIY Decorator
In a recession, it seems sensible to put home renovations and redecoration on hold until the money starts flowing again. This time though, the effects are expected to last a while, so a thrifty approach is the best way to ring changes without destroying your bank balance – or having ... More
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In the winter garden: Viburnums
I remember snowball trees as a kid growing up in Auckland. Having never been to the snow, they were the closest I got to the real thing! Ironically, snowball trees are one of the most common viburnums grown in the north. Most prefer cooler regions and are a regular sight ... More
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Trash and Treasure
My family quake in their boots whenever I utter the words: “We must get this house organised.” They know it’s a signal that a bedroom tidy-up, some major throwing out and a bit of selling is about to take place. But once you’ve pruned every room systematically, what can you ... More
This week on Home & Garden
- Branch out - selecting suitable trees for small gardens
- Rustic Romance - success with country style
- English Roses
- Hot Stuff- Home heating for winter
- Fruit of fancy - planting an edible garden
- Ready, steady, grow!
- Home improvements
- Off the wall - adding colour and texture
- Kitchen Questions
- Create an English border garden
Our daughter's last goodbye
A Wellington couple reveal the mystery of their little girl's sudden death. More
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Over the Teacups
After putting my six-year-old and three-year-old to bed, I settled down on the couch to watch TV. Miss
Three decided she wanted to join Mum, but with her Barbie as well. She asked me to brush Barbie’s hair with my fingers as we couldn’t find the comb. I replied, “No, it’s bedtime. You’ve had your kiss and cuddle and a story. It’s Mum’s quiet-time.” So what does my beautiful little girl turn around and say to me? “You’re fired!”
Robyn, Kaiapoi
ANIMAL ADVICE
My five-year-old grandson, who has been at school for two months, imparted some excellent advice recently. “If you get into a rhinoceros’ enclosure, don’t move because their eyes have evolved to register movement.” He told me he had learnt this at school. It’s just one of the many amazing revelations he has passed on in his five short years!
Daniel’s Nana, Manawatu
JAM PACKED
My sister’s eyesight is not the best. Recently, she put a dollop of raspberry jam, instead of tomato sauce, into the
mince. She scooped out as much as she could and said if her husband complained – which was likely – she would just call it “sweet and sour”!
Mrs BM Farrant, Christchurch
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