Winter gardening Tips in Canterbury I have been busy this past month giving talks to garden clubs both in town and out in the country. What I have seen is a very dry province. June was frosty with little rain to recharge the ground with much-needed water. The garden looks very bare with little colour. … Read More
Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Get the very best from your Fruit Trees this season To ensure the health and productivity of deciduous fruit trees, it is best to prune them in winter. Follow these steps for optimal … Read More
Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Roses This month Portstone have supplied this excellent Rose Care Guide. Click on the image to download the PDF Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% … Read More
The Light Eaters: The New Science of Plant Intelligence By Zoë Schlanger $38.99 Order from Scorpio Books A narrative investigation into the new science of plant intelligence and sentience, from National Association of Science Writers Award winner and Livingston Award finalist Zoë Schlanger. Look at the green organism across the room or through the … Read More
This year, Winter has arrived earlier than usual with frosty days and snow in May. Although we haven’t had the usual amount of rain, it remains to be seen what the rest of the Winter will bring. I’ve prepared my chrysanthemums, begonias, and dahlias for Winter by either lifting them or moving their pots into … Read More
Congratulations Gardeners The 2024 Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards drew a fantastic mix of gardens and gardeners, from home setups to preschool plots. Our assessors did an outstanding job visiting around 25 gardens and had a great time meeting the gardeners. A heartfelt congratulations to the Special Award Winners, and a huge thank-you to all … Read More
Organic Vegetable Gardening: A month-by-month guide to growing your own food By Xanthe White Due in-store 7th May 2024. $45. Pre-orders now available. The expert guide to growing your own vegetables organically in New Zealand. In this revised bestseller, expert landscape designer Xanthe White takes readers by the hand and walks them from backyard … Read More
May is the cleanup month in the garden, as the leaves are nearing the end of falling and most of the summer-flowering perennials have finished. Spring bulbs need to be finished being planted, and dahlias and tuberous begonias can now be lifted for the Winter. Lawns are still growing, and good weed and moss control … Read More
Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Citrus (lemons, oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, limes, and kumquats) are ideal for growing at home in the garden or in pots. They do best in a warm, sunny position sheltered from the wind and frost. … Read More
Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Although it’s the end of the season for Blueberries, some varieties such as Pink Icing and Tifblue put on a lovely display of autumnal colours, providing interesting landscapes in the form of hedges or … Read More