Holy guacamole: How to grow an avocado from the pit in 8 easy steps
It's surprisingly easy and a great way to get kids interested in plants.
10 winter gardening tips to help see you through the chill, according to the expert
The 10 best winter garden tasks you can do for your garden and plants 1. Take stock of your climate and act accordingly In regions with dry summers, you may want to consider building a water tank or at least installing a rainwater butt. Areas with a high water table will need you to think […]
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We answer your questions on your flowers, vegetable and fruit plants
From the experts at Kings Plant Barn What should I do after my moth orchid has finished flowering? Once the orchid has stopped blooming, trim the flower stem down to a healthy node. Nodes are small bumps along the stem. Look for the node closest to the lowest flower on the stem and make the […]
We answer your questions on how to get your garden ready for winter
From the experts at Kings Plant Barn My friend told me that I should grow lupins in my vegetable patch over winter, why and how do I do this? Give your soil a little extra love and care during the cold winter months and plant some lupins. These bright and beautiful plants are part of […]
How to grow vegetables from your kitchen window
Turn your kitchen window sill into a mini hydroponic patch Vegetable scrap gardening is a thing. With little effort and a dose of creativity, you can build a window-sill garden using all kinds of vegetable odds and ends that would have otherwise ended up on the compost heap. This fun project is fantastic for getting […]
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The garden tasks you can do this summer
Get picking on the daily – it’s summer harvest time in the garden January is a traditional time for holidays in Aotearoa. That it coincides with peak harvest can be annoying if you’re planning on heading off for a sunny sojourn at the beach or river. Unless you get someone to come and pick them […]
Your gardening questions answered
From the experts at Kings Plant Barn My lemon tree has small white flies on it. What do I do control this pest? At this time of year white fly can be prolific and need regular spraying to keep the infestations under control. As soon as you see signs of white fly, start spraying with […]
Get your garden in tip top shape for the festive season
Christmas is a time when all the family get together to celebrate the festive season. Here’s what to plant, sow and grow before the masses descend Your checklist for getting the garden in shape for the festive season: Step-up deadheading of flowers. This removal of fading blooms means the energy that the plants would have […]
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The garden tasks to do as the days get warmer
It’s time to plant some summer-loving crops as the days become warmer and there are more hours to spend in the garden To do November is a busy month in the garden. Spring is in full fury. At no other time of year are the greens so bright and the flowers so fresh. Amongst all […]
The garden tasks to do as the weather warms up
Set up a seedling exchange, what to plant this month for a good harvest, shade-loving edibles and cool water tanks Sow and swap October means one thing to New Zealand’s edible gardeners – tomatoes. Their seeds may be sown under cover now. For variety, and to extend production, why not get together with like-minded friends, […]