Create Soul Food from the Garden
There’s nothing better than creating soul food straight from the garden. Growing your own food takes time and hard work but don’t worry the perseverance pays off! To help get you started, we’ve...
Grow your own
Grow your own
Growing your own plants is an exciting experience, but all sorts of factors can affect growth. You'll need to know the right environment, what feed to use and how to make sure they survive! Our guides will show you how.
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Vanilla Cake with Buttercream and Edible Flowers
Edible flowers can be used to garnish cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, even biscuits and cookies. The options are limitless...
Health benefits of eating purple fruit and vegetables
Besides looking pretty in the garden, purple vegetables are great for our health too. They’re a fantastic source of...
How To Plait Garlic
Plaiting garlic is a great way to keep your homegrown crop fresh and tidy. It comes in handy when cooking and looks good...
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Feed your garden for 6 months with one application
Beautiful gardens made easy with Scotts Osmocote Controlled release fertilisers. Right amount of nutrients at the right...
Why we need bees and pollinators in the garden
A plant’s fruit or vegetable is vital to seed production and is an essential component in creating future generations...
Caring for potted veggies and herbs
Home grown herbs and vegetables are a tasty addition to the family diet and growing them in pots is a great way to have...
Planting tips for optimum fruit tree care
Whether it’s a lime tree in the back corner or a blueberry in the front garden, planting fruiting trees is its own...
Best winter vegetables to grow
There are plenty of vegetables to grow in the garden, even in winter. Top tips on planting vegetables for winter What...
Starting your patch from scratch
Fresh herbs and vegetables can transform any meal into a masterpiece and no matter where you live, there are loads of...
How to grow strawberries in New Zealand
Nothing beats the flavour of strawberries picked fresh from the garden. Warm and oozing with sweetness, perfectly ripe...
How to grow tomatoes in New Zealand
There’s nothing like the flavour of home-grown tomatoes. Picked fresh from the vine, they’re aromatic, juicy and packed...
How to plant and grow carrots in New Zealand
The whole idea of growing your own veggies is to get carrots, tomatoes or beans that are better looking, fresher and...
Beginners' guide to growing herbs in pots or outdoors
Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow, and the most delicious. Grow them in the garden, on a windowsill or in...
Beginners' guide to potting mix in New Zealand
If you’re growing your own herbs and vegetables in pots or containers, then you need to learn how to use potting mix and...
Grow your own greens
Summer salads just aren't the same without a collection of colourful leaves. Plant a range of lettuce, spinach, kale...