Get ready for an abundant season with these tips! Learn about the partnership between the earth and kaitiaki for growing your own food. Plan ahead with these 3 tips.
Learn how to grow lettuce in your garden with our ultimate guide! From planting tips to pest control and delicious recipes, this post has everything you need.
Capsicum I’ve had increasing success with growing bell peppers over the last 5 years, much of it has had to do with soil preparation and one particular foliage spray that I’ll tell you about in this post. Growing large flavorsome fruit requires attention to several key factors, from the initial …
At this time of year, whether on purpose or because some plants just decide to bolt and go to seed, I start the process of seed collection. The hardest part is choosing your best specimen and not harvesting it. It’s a Māori tradition to release back either your first fish …
Learn about growing kolrabi in New Zealand and how it can help diversify diets and reduce reliance on supermarkets. Find out the ideal planting time and spacing for optimal growth.
Discover how to grow kareparāoa (cauliflower) in New Zealand. Learn when and where to plant, monitor soil temperature, and adjust watering.
Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts in New Zealand with these simple tips. From soil preparation to cooking, we’ve got you covered!
Learn how to prepare for growing healthy and productive potato plants in New Zealand. Discover the importance of chitting potatoes and proper storage.
A must have crop from autumn through to late spring. Spinach is a fantastic crop to grow close to the house as it can be used in all types of dishes and is best fresh. Spinach can be disguised into children’s smoothies and meals as it can be cooked down and isn’t recognizable as a vegetable.Another advantage to spinach is that you can pick leaves and then come back for more, in fact the more picking you do the more growth, just make sure to allow emerging leaves to grow.