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There's something so rewarding about plucking a ripe tomato from the vine you sowed as a seed. It's not just about the taste—it's about the journey from soil to table. It's a journey filled with anticipation, care, and, ultimately, the delicious rewards of homegrown produce. With each bite, Kiwi families savour the freshness and quality of vegetables cultivated with their hands. Introduction to Home Vegetable Gardening Home vegetable gardening may seem like a distant dream, best left to farmers with acres of land or retirees with plenty of time on their hands, but growing your vegetables and embracing healthy eating...

I think Autumn is knocking on our door but I’m not quite sure just yet, as the weather hasn’t quite made up its mind. This is a good thing because the temperatures are still warm enough to do some late summer vege planting!

This is a recipe for potato lovers in anticipation of the upcoming potato growing season. Hopefully this may convince you that growing this most humble of vegetable will provide you with much satisfaction both in the garden and the kitchen.

The long hot summer will be a welcome relief for many, especially after a year of almost constant rain. However, while we frolic in the sunshine our leaf tipped friends can be sweltering in the intense heat. Too much rain is arguably a more difficult problem than too much sun, but we need to make sure we tend to the needs of our plants in these conditions to get the absolute best out of them. 

This summer salad is a perfect accompaniment to any lamb, fish or chicken dishes but is also a complete meal in its own right.