Grow your own
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...
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...
Featured articles
How To Germinate Seeds: A Beginners Guide
Growing a plant from seed is an incredibly satisfying achievement. Some seeds germinate easily and quickly while other seeds are trickier. What is seed germination? Seed germination is the process by...
Cocktail garnishes to grow in your garden
Always have the freshest ingredients on hand and elevate your cocktail game. Whether you’re a gardener who enjoys a...
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...
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...
