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Want to know what to plant in your garden this season? Check out our regular column with 2010 Gardener of the Year Alan Jones for seasonal tips and traditions. Also, learn how to create child-friendly spaces within your home with our features in home and garden.
Spring started off well but didn’t last long. With overcast skies and lots of rain it was not ideal weather to get a good seed strike but that’s gardening. At our school gardens we have both raised plots and on-ground gardens. The raised plots are warmer and the seed strike is no problem but [...]
This time in The Veggie Patch as promised, I will talk about spring. I didn’t gamble on the late winter blast of snow that would cover most of New Zealand! I had just planted cauliflower, broccoli and bok choy plants alongside the broad beans that were 10cm high when they were covered with 16cm of [...]
Winter has us in its grip and I hope you are enjoying those winter veggies you planned for in late summer. If you forgot to sow your broad beans, it’s still not too late. Well done if the baby strawberry plants were planted and any still left on the runners: snip them off and put [...]
Gardening is a planning thing; knowing when and what to plant is most important. We often think about planting our veges only when it is time to start eating them! In autumn, it’s time to think about a winter garden. Already planted should be leeks, carrots, silver beet, and parsnips. It’s not too late to [...]
No matter how old we are, we all need a little space to call our own. It’s just as important for kids to have a room that’s comfortable and makes them feel good as it is for adults. Here are some tips on making your children’s rooms places they love to be in. Planning Involve [...]
