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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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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December - Flower Gardener's Diary for the Bay of Plenty
01 Dec
Flower Gardener's Diary

December – Flower Gardener’s Diary for New New Zealand

December is the height of summer in New Zealand, and your flower garden will be bursting with color and activity. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you manage your flower garden during this vibrant month. Planting Summer Annuals: Continue planting summer annuals such as marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers, petunias, and impatiens for vibrant color. Perennials: Plant perennials like dahl...

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01 Dec
Monthly Gardening Checklists

Gardening Checklist for December in New Zealand

December is a busy month in the garden as the weather warms up and plants thrive. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to help you stay on top of your gardening tasks and ensure your garden flourishes throughout the summer season. General Garden Maintenance Watering: Ensure all plants receive adequate water, especially during hot, dry periods. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to...

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01 Jan
Monthly Gardening Checklists

Gardening Checklist for January in New Zealand

January is the height of summer in New Zealand, and it's a busy time in the garden. The warmer weather and longer days mean plants are growing vigorously. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you manage your garden tasks in January. General Garden Maintenance Watering: Ensure your garden is well-watered, especially during hot, dry periods. Water early in the morning or late in the evenin...

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