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Our gardening expert shares her go-to July gardening checklist

Our gardening expert shares her go-to July gardening checklist

It may be cold and frosty in your neck of the woods but there’s still plenty to harvest, sow, prune, mulch and plant July gardening chores Above, Matariki has arisen, and all is well in the skies. Below, there might not be many signs of activity above the ground, but rest assured it is happening. […]
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We answer your vegetable garden and lawn questions

From the experts at Kings Plant Barn How often should I water my vegetable garden? With summer in full swing, you will have to increase the amount and frequency of water application. It is better to water less often but more deeply so that the water sinks down to the roots where it is needed […]
Young tomato seedlings growing in white cups on a windowsill.

How to: Vegetable gardening in small spaces

As the price of getting your five-plus a day sky rockets, it pays to know size isn’t everything when it comes to growing your own incredible edibles On balconies, storeys off the ground, in pocket-sized townhouse courtyards, in narrow strips along suburban drives or slender window ledges, vegetables are being grown. This is a pastime […]
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The best vegetables and herbs to grow to save money

Growing produce at home instead of buying it from a supermarket is good for both your nutrition and your wallet. Growing organic produce at home rather than buying it from a market or supermarket makes financial as well as nutritional sense. Where time and space are at a premium, concentrate on growing crops that are […]
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These are the best vegetables to plant in your garden this March

These are the best vegetables to plant in your garden this March

You can enjoy your own bounty of homegrown vegetables by following this easy garden guide for what to harvest, plant and sow in March Harvest Greens Picking beans every 3-5 days ensures plants will keep producing more flowers and therefore more pods. Cook the same day for the best taste. If you want to freeze […]
Here are all the garden tasks you should be doing this August

Here are all the garden tasks you should be doing this August

This month you should be harvesting your carrots, sowing the seeds for your summer veges and planting asparagus. Scroll down for the complete list of August garden tasks Harvest Deciding when to harvest carrots is a matter of how sweet you like them, with young carrots the most tender and sweet. Don’t leave it too […]
Here’s all you need to know about how to set up a compost bin

Here’s all you need to know about how to set up a compost bin

Setting up a compost bin takes a little time and practice but will improve the quality of your veges, the vitality of your garden and the health of our planet If you fancy yourself as a vege gardener, or any type of gardener for that matter, composting should be one of your priorities. Some say […]
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