Cover Stories
September 9th - 22nd 2010
Yes, it’s tulip time
To celebrate spring, Esther Paddon shares her
unforgettable trip to the world’s top tulip display.
Connoisseur Keith
Susie Longdell gets tips from a Nelson man
who grows hundreds of different varieties.
Starting tomatoes
Susie Longdell and Rodney Dunn help you choose
seed and get tomatoes off to a good start.
Using nature’s art
Lesley Ingham visits a garden where a destructive
storm has lead to standout sculptures.
DIY: Mini propagator
Mark Rayner shows how to construct a small
unit for seed sowing and rooting tip cuttings.
Beauty in ‘Blue’
Jacqueline Sparrow delights in blue ginger even though she’s not so keen on its name.
Myrtle has merits
Herb specialist Marilyn Wightman gives tips on growing and cooking with the true myrtle.
Propagating Aids
Mark Rayner presents more DIY propagators made with recycled household items.
Savouring spring
Try this rocket and radicchio recipe from the just-released New Zealand Vegetable Cookbook.
Walls: What works
Mark Rayner picks some of his favourite plants for growing on retaining and crib walls.
Dig that garden
Andrew Maloy gives tips on digging in green crops and weeds in readiness for summer veggie planting.
In the edible garden
Our team from around the country gives tips and reports on top crops and tasks.NEXT ISSUE AVAILABLE FROM 23rd September 2010
Fringe Garden Festival
August 24, 2010 by Susie · Leave a Comment
This issue of Weekend Gardener includes a special pullout programme for the Fringe Garden Festival in Taranaki on 29th October to 7th November 2010.
Vegetable Seeds to Grow
June 15, 2010 by Susie · Leave a Comment
This issue of Weekend Gardener magazine includes Vegetable Seeds to Grow: a selection of seeds new to Kings Seeds. More details at www.kingsseeds.co.nz
AbeeCo Supplement
May 18, 2010 by Susie · Leave a Comment
Our supplement this week is from abeeco pure new zealand bee pollen, full of natural health solutions.
Waitakere Artists Open Studio Programme
March 8, 2010 by Susie · Leave a Comment
10am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th March 2010
Waitakere artists are opening their home studios or joining in cluster groups for the 6th Annual Open Studio Weekend. The public are invited to visit for FREE and:
- meet local artists
- see art in action
- purchase local artwork
- learn about the creative process
A minibus tour is planned to selected studios ($15 per person – bookings recommended). A free map and brochure available from local galleries, libraries or phone 839 0400 for more info.
New Supplement
February 23, 2010 by Susie · Leave a Comment
The eight page 2010 New Zealand Gardens Trust Guide is a wonderful reference for garden visiting in New Zealand.
Download Palmco Guide to Big Palms
December 8, 2009 by Susie · Leave a Comment
“Nothing creates a bigger impact than a big palm and in today’s ‘want-it-now’ world big palms can create that lush, tropical look instantly. Here at Palmco we specialise in growing big, bold, beautiful palms.
From commercial landscapes to residential gardens, streetscapes to parks, big palms from PALMCO are an investment worth making. Situated on Wiroa Road just outside Kerikeri, Palmco is one of the largest palm nurseries in New Zealand with over 60 acres of large palms in production. We also stock an excellent variety of small containerised palms at very affordable prices that can be purchased through our shop.”
Palmco Palm Catalogue (199) (supplement from issue #279 of Weekend Gardener magazine)
Richmond Gardens in Carterton
June 5, 2009 by Susie · Leave a Comment
You can now download a copy of the 5 page Richmond Gardens supplement which appeared in issue #267 of Weekend Gardener magazine.
“CLOSE your eyes for a second, open them and pinch yourself. No, you are not in Italy – or looking at a glorious renaissance garden on the continent or in Britain. You are in the Wairarapa, almost in the centre of Carterton, and this is Richmond, an extraordinary garden at the end of a plain street in the centre of an ordinary small New Zealand town.
Richmond, which featured on the cover of Weekend Gardener’s NZ Gardens Trust Guide in March, is one of this country’s four newly proclaimed Gardens of International Significance. It is extraordinary, both as a restored….”
Richmonds Gardens Supplement (713)
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Jassy Dean Supplement Online
May 14, 2009 by Susie · Leave a Comment
This 9 page supplement appeared in the October 2009 issue of Weekend Gardener magazine. The annual JassyDean Trust garden Safari took place on Waiheke Island in November 2008.
The supplement includes the 2008 programme, map and articles.
Download JassyDean Supplement
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For more information, visit www.jassydeantrust.co.nz
Jassy Dean Trust Garden Safari (389)
Ellerslie Flower Show Souvenir Supplement
May 6, 2009 by Susie · Leave a Comment
This 8 page souvenir supplement for the March 2009 Ellerslie Flower Show in Christchurch appeared in issue#263 of Weekend Gardener magazine.
From strange exotic plants to trendy edibles, Weekend Gardener brings you highlights from the 2009 Ellerslie International Flower Show, held in Hagley Park, Christchurch, from March 11-15.
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Around Ireland in 7 Gardens
April 24, 2009 by Susie · Leave a Comment
Around Ireland in Seven Gardens appeared in Issue#257 of Weekend Gardener magazine.
You can grow anything on the Emerald Isle, they say. Publisher Rob Lahood agrees after being enchanted by Ireland’s many hundreds of gardens to visit, its history and architecture to die for. He visited seven gardens around the country in seven days.
Gardens featured include:
- The Dillon Garden
- Powerscourt
- Brigit’s Garden on the Connemara
- KYLEMORE Abbey Gardens
- Birr Castle Demesne Gardens
- Tullynally Castle Gardens
- The 7th garden appeared in the next issue…
View this 8 page supplement (Acrobat file)
Quarterly Magazines
Our new special edition “Growing Edibles” is out now.
Full of tips and know-how plus inspirational examples of sustainable vegetable, fruit and herb gardens.
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