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It’s cocktail thyme!
Saturday, 19 December 2009, 1:47 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
With summer comes wearing less and drinking more. Crickets are out in force (not just the insect variety!) and people are vacating crowded urban areas in search of a slice of summer serenity. Whether it’s at the bach, crib or camp ground, Kiwis ... More >>
Stop slugs in their slime: the organic way!
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 9:34 am | Awapuni Nurseries
According to the banking gurus out there, the recession is over! So why not celebrate by planting something a little up-market this month - mesclun aka ‘the fancy lettuce’. More >>
Give stodgy winter food the boot and get gardening
Monday, 3 August 2009, 4:47 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
Spring is on the way! Warmer weather will be here before we know it and salads will begin to replace winter’s comfort food. More >>
Plant now and save later
Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 4:15 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
It’s the middle of winter and summer couldn’t feel any further away. If you’re tired of paying marked-up prices for fruit every Christmas, now is the time to get planting. More >>
Cheap and easy gardening for the time-poor
Monday, 8 June 2009, 2:33 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
Every winter it feels like I have less and less time to get basic house-hold chores done. If my wife and I aren’t dropping our kids off at school, we’re watching their sports games, cooking meals or repairing the house. I garden for a living, ... More >>
Making vegetables fun for kids
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 5:39 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
While it may feel a bit depressing to be thinking about the cooler weather already, if you want to grow your own winter vegetables March is the time to start planting. More >>
Save a fortune with homemade gardening gifts
Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:24 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
There’s no doubt the country is experiencing an economic downturn and, with Christmas on the way, many Kiwis could get in over their heads buying presents. Awapuni gardening guru, Tod Palenski, says the solution is to invest time and creativity not cash into ... More >>
No sun? No problem
Monday, 29 September 2008, 2:14 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
If your garden doesn’t get a lot of sun, there’s no need to forego colour, variety and interest. Just choose plants that thrive in the shade. More >>
For sensational summer strawberries start now
Monday, 26 May 2008, 11:42 am | Awapuni Nurseries
It might seem ridiculous to be thinking about Christmas already, but if you want the freshest, juiciest homegrown strawberries this coming festive season, it’s time to start planning. More >>
Say it with living flowers this Mother’s Day
Monday, 28 April 2008, 11:44 am | Awapuni Nurseries
Instead of swinging by the service station for a decaying bouquet this mother’s day, make your mum a living flower arrangement that she can enjoy all winter long. After all, it’s the thought that counts. More >>
Help grow an interest in winter vegetables
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 1:30 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
As every parent knows, getting kids to eat anything that’s good for them can be an uphill battle, especially when it comes to vegetables. The best solution may be to get them to help you plant them. “Autumn is a great time to plant hardy vegetables,” ... More >>
Companion planting the secret behind successful ga
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 4:31 pm | Awapuni Nurseries
Learning which plants to grow together can greatly increase your success in the garden, whether you want to cut down on spraying or watering, attract bees or scare off the neighbour’s cat. More >>
