Mei Leng Wong

Mar 3, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Mei Leng Wong

Jan 19, 2024 | stuff.co.nz | Mei Leng Wong

Dec 8, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Mei Leng Wong

Jan and Cyril Pepi’s Parua Bay garden, Kiwa, covers only a single acre, but it feels much larger – thanks to the couple’s clever use of layers and landscaping. “I find it incredibly satisfying to have different layers rather than just one big flat area. We followed the shape of the land to form all the different areas and even the conversation pit in front, and these areas further helped us develop the overall look,” Jan explains.

Oct 13, 2023 | thepost.co.nz | Mei Leng Wong

Matthew Falloon, general manager of Rolleston-based Aspara Pacific Ltd, was established in 1990 by Matthew’s parents, Dr Peter and Linda Falloon, with the aim of breeding asparagus with improved spear quality and yield. CHRIS SKELTON / StuffMatthew Falloon, general manager of Aspara Pacific Limited, sets the record straight on the best cultural practices for growing asparagus.

Oct 12, 2023 | teaonews.co.nz | Mei Leng Wong

Heeni Hoterene is an organic gardener and maramataka expert with a remarkable story, and if you go to her talk at Garden Marlborough next month, you might hear it. Until then, the short version here is that Hoterene (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngai Tahu), who hails from the Northland settlement of Opua, lives in an environment shaped and guided by the maramataka. And she is ready to share the knowledge and wisdom derived from this Māori lunar calendar.