Kate Moriarty
I have been at various times a teacher (of science, specialising in biology and horticulture); a librarian (charged with managing a branch library in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand); and more recently a freelance journalist and editor for EDiT.
During my teaching career I trained as a remedial teacher, through SPELD, and learnt to teach students with specific learning disabilities (‘dyslexia’). I also wrote three horticulture textbooks, to make that complex topic easier to understand. Growing Plants 1 and 2 and Growing Plants for NCEA Level 1 were published by Reed Heinemann and have an excellent print history. At the same time I compiled and published a grower and packhouse manual for ENZA – New Zealand’s largest pipfruit exporter: and wrote a gardening feature for a local newspaper.
Bringing up children and grandchildren has given me a keen interest in anything to do with health. I love the outdoors, am keen on travel and would like to develop a latent interest in drawing and painting.
Latest Articles
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Cooking with Potatoes
Often considered an everyday food article, potatoes have provided the basis for some of the world's classic dishes. They can be treated in many different ways.
May 25, 2007
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Easy Zucchinis (Courgettes)
Popular as a versatile vegetable and quick and easy to grow, zucchinis are a good choice for beginning gardeners.
May 8, 2007
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Growing Swiss Chard (Silverbeet)
Swiss Chard is an easily grown green vegetable that is both delicious and health giving.
May 2, 2007
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Cooking with Peppers
Peppers are nutrient rich and can be prepared in a variety of ways.
Apr 29, 2007
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Growing Peppers
Peppers, including health-giving chillies, are easy to grow in warm sunny places when planted in late spring.
Apr 27, 2007
- Kate Moriarty
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Health Benefits of Chillies
Recent research shows a compound in chillies may help destroy cancer cells.
Apr 24, 2007
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Controlling Fruit Tree Pests
Citrus borer and codling moth are two major annoyances for home orchardists. They need controlling if you want to grow good fruit.
Apr 10, 2007
- Kate Moriarty
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Growing kiwifruit
Kiwifruit provide healthy vitamin C during winter and are easy to grow in the home garden.
Mar 30, 2007
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Language of the New Zealand Maori
Through their speech, songs and dances, Maori re-live their history and keep their culture alive. Written forms of the language help communicate important ideas.
Mar 28, 2007
- Kate Moriarty
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Around New Zealand by coach
Coach travel in New Zealand is comfortable and enjoyable, giving access to most parts of a country where driving is not easy.
Mar 28, 2007
- Kate Moriarty
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