We are now well into Autumn meaning so much of the garden work is about preparation for Winter. The rain fall is well above average for this time of the year which has encouraged moss to grow on the paths and in the lawns so treat the lawns with sulphate of iron and the paths … Read More
Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand: A Curious Forager’s Field Guide Liv Sisson ISBN: 9781761047879 | $45.00 Written by local writer, forager, and food-lover Liv Sisson, Fungi of Aotearoa is an accessible and engaging book about the wonders and mysteries of fungi. Early on in the book, she outlines just how much there is still to … Read More
Congratulations Gardeners The 2023 Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards attracted a wonderfully diverse array of gardens and gardeners ranging from Residential to Schools and Business. Our assessors did a fabulous job visiting over 50 gardens and really enjoyed meeting the gardeners. Congratulations to the Special Award Winners and a big thank-you to all our assessors … Read More
Elderflora – A Modern History of Ancient Trees Jared Farmer ISBN: 978103500905 | $39.99 In this compelling book, historian Jared Farmer weaves a captivating story of humans’ relationship with trees – particularly very old ones, known as elderflora. Farmer combines history, politics and science, travelling back in time and through many cultures and places … Read More
We are moving well into Autumn as the trees change colour and there is morning dew on the ground. This reminds us that we need to get on with preparing the garden for Winter! The grass is growing faster and will respond to fertilisers applied now that will keep the grass healthy. Look out for … Read More
Regenesis – Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet George Monbiot ISBN: 9780241563458 | $37.00 Regenesis is a fantastic deep dive into the complex and fascinating world of agriculture by George Monbiot, a British columnist and environmental activist. Rational and passionate, Monbiot unpacks and dispels a lot of the popular mythology about farming and challenges … Read More
March, is it late Summer or early Autumn? For me it is both, the Dahlias are in full bloom and the early flowering chrysanthemums are also at their best, along with many Autumn flowering perennials all remind me that Summer is coming to an end.
This month is all about harvesting fruit and many of our vegetables.
Houseplants and Design: A New Zealand Guide Liz Carlson 9781991006110 | $45.00 This book is an accessible, detailed, and beautiful guide to houseplants and their many benefits, from Lyttelton-based writer Liz Carlson. The photography in this book is outstanding, with a combination of detailed images of a huge variety of specimens alongside inspirational photos … Read More
February heralds the beginning of peak harvest time for most of our fruit and vegetables that were planted in Spring and early Summer before Christmas. The flower garden will be blooming as the dahlias, begonias, perennials and Summer annuals reach their showy best.
Michael Coulter shares his Summer gardening tips on everything to do in the busy month of December including fruit trees, flowers and lawns. December heralds the start of Summer and a wonderful time in garden with the ripening of berry fruit and stone fruit not far behind. We have just received a good fall of … Read More