Healthy soil = healthy plants Growing your own delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables starts from the ground up. Improve the quality of your soil... Read more about Healthy soil = healthy plants
Choosing the right pot for your plant Home-grown vegetables and herbs are essential for the food lover and amateur cook and, luckily, they are easy to grow in... Read more about Choosing the right pot for your plant
Grow your own greens Summer salads just aren't the same without a collection of colourful leaves. Plant a range of lettuce, spinach, kale... Read more about Grow your own greens
Beginners' guide to potting mix in New Zealand If you’re growing your own herbs and vegetables in pots or containers, then you need to learn how to use potting mix and... Read more about Beginners' guide to potting mix in New Zealand
Beginners' guide to growing herbs in pots or outdoors Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow, and the most delicious. Grow them in the garden, on a windowsill or in... Read more about Beginners' guide to growing herbs in pots or outdoors
How to grow carrots in New Zealand The whole idea of growing your own veggies is to get carrots, tomatoes or beans that are better looking, fresher and... Read more about How to grow carrots in New Zealand
How to grow tomatoes There’s nothing like the flavour of home-grown tomatoes. Picked fresh from the vine, they’re aromatic, juicy and packed... Read more about How to grow tomatoes
How to grow strawberries in New Zealand Nothing beats the flavour of strawberries picked fresh from the garden. Warm and oozing with sweetness, perfectly ripe... Read more about How to grow strawberries in New Zealand
Starting your patch from scratch Fresh herbs and vegetables can transform any meal into a masterpiece and no matter where you live, there are loads of... Read more about Starting your patch from scratch
Planting tips for optimum fruit tree care Whether it’s a lime tree in the back corner or a blueberry in the front garden, planting fruiting trees is its own... Read more about Planting tips for optimum fruit tree care
Pest watch There are many steps you can execute to ensure your home and garden remains pest free. The experts reveal how. Read more about Pest watch
Caring for potted veggies and herbs Home grown herbs and vegetables are a tasty addition to the family diet and growing them in pots is a great way to have... Read more about Caring for potted veggies and herbs
How to grow Monstera Monstera deliciosa is also commonly called the swiss cheese plant, fruit salad plant or monstera. Its large green glossy... Read more about How to grow Monstera
Garlic Growing garlic ( Allium sativum) at home is now very popular. It's an easy vegetable to grow - just plant a garlic clove... Read more about Garlic
Grow your own Strawberries Nothing beats the flavour of strawberries picked fresh from the garden. Warm and oozing with sweetness, perfectly ripe... Watch now
Grow your Own Coriander Also known as cilantro, coriander is an aromatic herb that is used extensively in Asian cuisine. Best grown outside of... Watch now
Grow your own Roses Roses are among our favourite garden plants – and deservedly so. They are versatile, produce vibrant colour through... Watch now
Grow your own Salad Greens Grow salad greens that can be enjoyed for the whole season. Harvest lettuce, rocket and mesclun a leaf at a time and... Watch now
Grow your own Blueberries Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in desserts, blueberries are always delicious. They're rich in... Watch now
Grow your own Peas Enjoy peas straight off the plant or in your next meal for added freshness. A popular option to plant for a summer... Watch now
Grow your own Tomatoes The taste of freshly picked tomatoes warmed by the summer sun is hard to beat. Slice them into a summer salad, use as... Watch now
Grow your own Potatoes The humble potato, rich in iron and potassium, is a staple on the dinner tables around New Zealand. Roasted, boiled... Watch now
Grow your own courgettes Courgettes, also known as zucchini, are a summer staple in the vegetable garden. They are relatively easy to grow and... Watch now
Grow your own chillies Chillies are popular as they are an easy crop to grow given the right conditions. Chillies don’t need a lot of special... Watch now