Gardening Advice
My best tips for making your patch pop!
SUMMER IN THE GARDEN
Māra kūmara
This year I’ve re-introduced kūmara into my garden.
Companion planting
An introduction to the real scientific principles behind the idea of companion planting.
Growing peanuts in New Zealand
What I’ve learned about growing peanuts over the last three seasons.
Growing paprika
Paprika is made from specific varieties of capsicum, and this summer, I grew and processed my own.
5 tips for tidying up your bananas
Just a few things I’ve learned about maintaining a productive banana patch.
Paper wasps in New Zealand
Polistes paper wasps are introduced pests in New Zealand gardens. Or are they?
White Cabbage Butterfly
A deep dive into white butterfly – one of the most common and destructive pests in Kiwi gardens.
Improving soils organically
A deep dive into everything you need to know about your garden’s soils and improving them naturally.
Worm farming
A deep dive into all things worm farming.
Seed saving
A deep dive into how to save money by saving seeds from your garden.
Five easy-care edible flowers for your garden
Some edible flowers you can get easily established in your garden.
Banana farmin’
We are officially eating our own home-grown bananas!!
How to make your own pruning paste
Pruning paste is helpful for keeping your fruit trees healthy after pruning.
Testing the coffee beans
After a recent workshop to learn how to process my own coffee, I put my own coffee beans to the test.
Planting peanuts
I’m feeling more on top of things in the garden, so I’m growing something new.
December in the garden
January in the garden
February in the garden
LATEST POSTS
Māra kūmara
This year I’ve re-introduced kūmara into my garden.
Companion planting
An introduction to the real scientific principles behind the idea of companion planting.
Summer garden plans
The plans I’ve got for my garden over the summer of 2025-26.
Growing peanuts in New Zealand
What I’ve learned about growing peanuts over the last three seasons.
May in the garden
As the weather turns cooler, there’s still a few jobs to keep you busy in the garden.
April in the garden
Now autumn is in full swing, it’s time to start preparing your winter gardens and putting some care into your fruit trees.
Growing paprika
Paprika is made from specific varieties of capsicum, and this summer, I grew and processed my own.
March in the garden
Not sure what needs doing in your garden this month? I’ve got you covered.
Citrus care guide
A guide to citrus care and common citrus problems in Aotearoa New Zealand.
February in the garden
Harvests are rolling in, and the garden is in full-swing. Here’s how to keep that progress going.