Weekend Gardener visits a local garden centre in search of inspiration. Mike Gowing visits Touchstone, Gisborne.
Tag: Gardening
Why Grow Herbs and Vegetables at Home
There are still those who advocate the many great benefits of farming for personal use even in small lots, backyards and gardens. Here are five reasons why you should consider it.
Techniques for Cloning Plants
To the average consumer, plant propagation might simply mean growing a new plant from a seed. ...
Autumn’s Spectacular Seasonal Show
Susie Longdell and Jude Gillies explore the mysteries of the blaze of reds, oranges and yellows that herald autumns.
Early Spring is the Best Time to Get Firewood
Here are five reasons why early spring is the ideal time to buy or gather your firewood for your fireplace or woodstove.
Some Ideas On Landscape Lighting
Many years ago our landscape lighting consisted of mainly a light on the front porch or ...
The Magic of Maples
Even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a Japanese maple and they offer a sure way of capitalising on autumn's colourful parade.
Garden Style – Raised Bed Gardens
This form of gardening has additional benefits to those of traditional gardening.
Treasured memories of raising fruit trees in the family – Your Stories
It's all about you! GrownUps members share their fruit-filled memories with Fruity Gumboot. Winner announced PLUS new giveaway offer
Enjoying a solar bird bath
A solar bird bath placed in a garden is a wonderful way to attract the birds ...