27 Jun
Fruit Gardener's Diary, Monthly Gardening Checklists

Fruit Gardener’s Diary for the Year in New Zealand

New Zealand’s diverse climate allows for a wide range of fruiting plants to be grown throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you plan your fruit garden, including planting, caring, and harvesting activities for the most common fruiting plants grown in New Zealand. January Planting: Citrus trees, passionfruit vines. Care: Water regularly, mulch to retain moisture, and p...

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27 Jun
Monthly Gardening Checklists, Vegetable Gardener's Diary

Vegetable Gardener’s Diary for the Year in New Zealand

New Zealand’s temperate climate allows for a wide variety of vegetables to be grown throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you plan your vegetable garden, including planting, caring, and harvesting activities for the most common vegetables grown in New Zealand. January Planting: Beans, cucumbers, zucchinis, corn, pumpkins, and late tomatoes. Care: Regular watering, mu...

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red and yellow flowers in the garden
27 Jun
Flower Gardener's Diary, Fruit Gardener's Diary, Monthly Gardening Checklists, Vegetable Gardener's Diary

Fruit Tree, Vegetable, and Gardening Planting Calendar – A Broad Brushstroke for our NZ climate

The Bay of Plenty region enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it ideal for growing a wide range of fruit trees, vegetables, and other garden plants. Here is a comprehensive planting calendar to help you plan your garden activities throughout the year. Fruit Tree Planting Calendar January: Harvesting summer fruits such as plums, peaches, nectarines, and early ...

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corn, black corn, food
11 Sep
Growing Guide

Growing Guide for Mini Black Heirloom Popping Corn in New Zealand

Mini black heirloom popping corn is a unique and fun variety to grow in your garden. This type of corn is not only decorative but also produces delicious popcorn. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you successfully grow mini black heirloom popping corn in New Zealand. Choosing the Right Location Corn needs a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Choose a location that receives at least 6-8 hours...

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01 Jul
Monthly Gardening Checklists

Gardening Checklist for July in New Zealand

July is mid-winter in New Zealand, and while the weather can be cold and wet, there are still plenty of gardening tasks to keep you busy. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to help you maintain and prepare your garden during the winter months. General Garden Maintenance Weeding: Keep on top of weeds to prevent them from taking over and competing with your plants for nutrients and water. Mul...

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