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
Flower Gardener's Diary, Monthly Gardening Checklists

Flower Gardener’s Diary for the Year in New Zealand

New Zealand’s diverse climate allows for a wide range of flowering plants to thrive throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you plan your flower garden, including planting, caring, and enjoying the blooms of the most common flowering plants grown in New Zealand. January Planting: Summer annuals such as petunias, marigolds, zinnias, and sunflowers. Sow seeds for autumn flo...

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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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01 Aug
Monthly Gardening Checklists

Gardening Checklist for August in New Zealand

August is the tail end of winter in New Zealand, and it's a crucial time to start preparing your garden for the upcoming spring. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you get your garden ready for the new growing season. General Garden Maintenance Weeding: Keep on top of weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water. Mulching: Apply mulch around plants t...

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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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01 Jun
Monthly Gardening Checklists

Gardening Checklist for June in New Zealand

June marks the beginning of winter in New Zealand, and it's a time to protect your garden from the cold while preparing for the upcoming spring season. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to help you manage your garden tasks in June. General Garden Maintenance Weeding: Keep on top of weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water. Mulching: Apply a thick la...

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