Plenty of crops can be planted in October. Just be mindful that, in some areas, night temperatures can still plummet to freezing point, which can affect frost-sensitive crops.
Shannon Hunt digs into her garden dictionary to help newbie gardeners clarify the meanings of commonly heard garden jargon, especially going into spring.
Our Plant Doctor Andrew Maloy dispenses expert advice every issue on solving garden problems. This month he tackles lacklustre limes among other topics.
Native to far-flung lands where it has been used as a spice for 4000 years, and highly prized (and priced!), saffron is now being cultivated in Aotearoa – and one Southland grower is exceeding expectations.
While there aren’t many local commercial growers, a Northland nursery owner with a passion for pineapples is helping like-minded Kiwis sate their desire
A blend of hyssop and Mexican marigold strikes a happy balance of blue and yellow flowers in the garden. And both herbs offer edible leaves with interesting flavours to discover.