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‘It’s all legitimate’: Wild Poppies collapse preceded by sale to director’s son
Director blames onerous lease agreement, while liquidators probe related-party sale.
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'Gut-wrenching': Fire leaves Kumeū nursery scrambling to fix melted pipes to save crops
The nursery's heating pipes melted in the blaze, halting propagation of tropical plants.
'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes
Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.
Gin, lavender, and life for a Lotto executive
Jason Delamore on bringing new meaning to 'work-life' balance.
A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
Spice up your spring season with these travel events
Blooming festivals, farm visits, adventure runs, and unique walks to try this season!
Small Business: From corporate life to backyard flower farming
Marisa Vodanovich talks to Tom Raynel about her small business, Urban Floral Farmlet.
Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes
Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.
Auckland Airport plays cupid with hundreds of thousands of roses
Rose imports peak in February, says Auckland International Airport.
‘Flat tack’: Flower vendors gear up for Valentine’s rush
Hawke's Bay Floral Collective expects to double sales as Valentine's Day nears.
Northland farmers see golden tourism opportunity
The Northland farming couple turning fields into gold
Lupins blossoming in the Lindis Valley
The Lupins through the Lindis Valley in Central Otago are blossoming. Video / George Heard
Family tickled pink with peony business
“This is our office! I don’t think I’ll ever go back to working a nine-to-five.”
Blooming beautiful: How to cook with edible flowers
They're spring’s prettiest ingredient – here’s how to cook with them.
The accidental Kiwi gardener and the rare flower that blooms once in a lifetime
Planted 40 years ago by a young gardener, a rare flower has finally bloomed.
More than 100 cases in NZ this year: Health NZ issues warning to gardeners
Legionnaires’ disease can be caught from bags or bulk loads of potting mix and compost.
Vigilante plants flowers in potholes to shame council into repairs – and it works
Harry Haggett-Smith's floral campaign forces West Sussex council to fix potholes rapidly.
Celebrate this Father's Day with art, science, theatre and nature
Plus, a flower festival in Epsom, The Lion King production, and things to plan ahead for.
Taniwha Daffodil fields a 'labour of love' for years
Iconic daffodil patch in Central Hawke's Bay raises funds for community health.
Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei
Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.
'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged business
The farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.
Taupō florist delivers more than just flowers
When florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.
5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.