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20 May 2013
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There is no question that fresh is best. We have put together a list of 'cool campaigners' – edible crops to sow and plant now, and some tips for growing them successfully!
4 Tips for Successful Winter Veges:
Tuck them up: anything planted...
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20 May 2013
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Armeria ‘Pretty Petite’
This new perennial is aptly named – it’s pretty and petite and perfect for winter colour; it is flowering now. Pretty Petite is part of a new generation of Armeria which have been bred for better performance with bolder...
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6 May 2013
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Tips and tricks to growing food inside all year round.
If outdoor space is lacking or the elements make outdoor gardening difficult, don’t let your gardening efforts be deterred! Numerous crops do grow indoors and with a little understanding...
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6 May 2013
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Autumn is ‘nature’s planting time’ and to get the most from your efforts in the garden it is essential to replenish your soil with nutrients used in previous growing seasons. Use Tui’s ‘smart autumn products’ to help you get a bumper crop this...
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22 Apr 2013
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Many gardens have a shady spot, where the sun doesn’t seep or delve into. In some cases this can be a challenge for gardeners, however there are a number of crops that will thrive and produce a decent harvest in these areas.
First and foremost...
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22 Apr 2013
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With much of the country getting a significant amount of rainfall over the weekend, there will be lots of activity in newly-dampened soil in your garden – and not all of it good!
Watch out for the following:
Slugs and snails
Will be hard at...
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8 Apr 2013
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I know I cling on to summer for much longer than I should. While others have their gardens dug over and brassicas planted for winter, I am still allowing basil, capsicums, eggplant and tomatoes a free run.
It does mean I will have a gap in...
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8 Apr 2013
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If it's flower power that you have a hankering for, then the 2013 Melbourne international flower show is where you needed to be. There were over 400 floral exhibits housed in The Royal Exhibition Building, and the displays were manicured,...
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25 Mar 2013
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As one tremendously hot season comes to an end, the cooler nights and morning dews will signal autumn is here. Now is the time to replenish garden beds and pots and replant new season’s vegetables, seeds and herbs to enjoy in autumn and winter...
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11 Mar 2013
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Calling all keen autumn gardeners! The Autumn Tui Times magazine comes complete with loads of gardening advice to help keep your garden flourishing over the coming months:
Tui's Autumn Gardening Guide
Helen Jackson's kitchen garden (and recipe...
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