Aerial Bombardment Ordered To Eradicate Moth Invader
Biosecurity authorities have ordered tonnes of pesticide for a $5 million aerial bombardment to eradicate a pest moth which appears to be spreading out of control. AUCKLAND 23/10/2001 - Biosecurity authorities have ordered tonnes of pesticide for ... [... more]
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Spore prints
You need a compound microscope to see most spore features but spore colour can be seen by the naked eye with the help of a spore print. It's simple to make a spore print from a mushroom: Cover the paper and cap with a bowl or tub of some sort - ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Jungle Prints
At the moment it's very fashionable to use animal print fabrics for furnishings and cushions. Rita Hill showed how to complement these fabrics with some jungle-style artwork. These fantastic prints are made using real leaves! Slightly water down ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
A root with a view?
However, our initial experience has highlighted some deficiencies in the system, which has prompted further development to refine the equipment and procedures for capturing root images. An experiment carried out in the Massey University Orchard, ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Don's Landscaping Tips: Window View
Windows are essential in houses to let in light and fresh air. But a problem that is common to old and new houses is when a window looks straight out onto a fence or straight onto the neighbour's house. What do you do to brighten up the view when ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
MAF Seeks Public's View On Grapes, Black Widow Spiders
Biosecurity and health officials are seeking the public's views on whether imports of American table grapes should be resumed. WELLINGTON 14/6/2002 - Biosecurity and health officials are seeking the public's views on whether imports of American ... [... more]
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