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Let's pretend its Summer...

If you think you've missed growing summer vegetables here's a tip - many garden centres still have a few plants that will produce for you until the end of April. Seek out punnets of corn that are at least 30cm high, potted chillies with flowers on and beans that are at least 20cm. If you can still find a zucchini in the stores, that will also... Read More »

Table top tomato

Another cute cropper that is available is Tomato 'Coral Tree' - a small bush type for a pot on the patio or deck; this plant produces slightly oval shaped tomatoes a little bigger than sweet 100s.... Read More »

Love that liquid feed...

Get edible plants into action with a fortnightly liquid feed of Living Earth Liquid Compost. This organic liquid fertilizer works as a pick-me-up for any tired, stressed plants as well. Living Earth Liquid Compost is Bio Gro certified and works well with the organic compost and organic veggie mix. Check out our products page for more details.... Read More »

Seeds to sow now...

Keen vegetable growers can sow rows of beetroot and carrots and start the brassica season off: cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli etc.... Read More »

Wise watering...

Now that there's some heat in the summer weather, try to water the garden regularly or get a trailer-load of mulch from our yards to spread around your plants (Always remember to water the area before spreading). And the smarter watering is not a daily sprinkle; it is a deep soak 2 to 3 times per week.... Read More »

Pests & Disease...

February presents ideal weather conditions for the spread of mildews, leaf spots and of course the 'munchers'. If you want to know more about control of some common garden problems - Go to our article Controlling Pests & Disease in the Summer Garden in the Garden Resources section of the website... Read More »

Gladioli are the new dahlias...

Stems of gladioli have taken over from dahlias in the 'retro chic' stakes. While Digger knows the bulbs can normally be bought early spring, some garden centres have some left over, in good condition, that you could have some fun with in the sunny part of the garden! And pick up some Gladioli nanus (dwarf species types) when you go spring bulb... Read More »

Spring Flowering Bulbs...

Amazingly they are in stores already! It's a good time to choose your favourites now, while stocks are good. Refrigerate daffodils, hyacinths and tulips in paper bags to trick them into cooling down and come out of their dormancy. Eight weeks is recommended.... Read More »

Seed-saving...

The heads forming after flowers on your plants from now on are sources of an abundant number of free seeds to start the garden off next growing season. However, the hybridized plants (the result of different plants being crossed) may mean next season the plant varies from your original. However, saving 'heirloom' seeds and those from original... Read More »

Controlling growth...

Stake and tie up plants that have grown all over the place. Lift and support those that have collapsed under the weight of their growth. Cut back overgrown plants to give young newer plants a chance to grow up into the light.... Read More »

The Lawn in February...

Watering: Deep, less frequent, watering will not only assist in maintaining a beautiful green lawn but will also reduce invasion from shallow rooting grass weeds. Mowing: During the summer growth period mowing frequency and height of cut is very important. Mow frequently cutting 1/3 of the grass leaf at each mowing to encourage a thicker grass... Read More »

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