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Wellington > Porirua
New trade: Send me something, and I will return it to you dehydrated! I take a percentage of the dried stuff and send you the rest back! more...
32 minutes ago by stupidlikeafox
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New forum post: You can get both the granules and oil from Kings Garden Centers, it's a useful organic remedy for a host of problems. more...
23 Jul 10 by Hel
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New forum post: Yes well, Spanador, Boxer, bit-ser what ever the mix they just love blood and bone don't they! I've had to give it up as no mater how well you incorporate it the dogs just dig up every thing trying to get to it. more...
23 Jul 10 by Hel
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New member blog: Yes, sunflowers still grow in Invercargill during winter but they will be killed off eventually from the weather. more...
21 Jul 10 by Santa
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Auckland > Auckland City Area
New info: Auckland’s newest Garden Expo, The New Zealand Garden Expo is set to
impress, excite and inspire green thumbs and budding gardeners alike at its launch
next year from April 8-10 at Ellerslie Racecourse.
Forget high-end displays that should never be attempted at home, this show by
Expertise Events takes an inspiring but very-hands-on, orga... more...
21 Jul 10 by MyGarden NZ
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Canterbury > Oxford
New trade: Hi we have lots of heritage gooseberries growing on our property they have a greeny white colour with flex of purple on the fruit. There are also lots of raspberry canes but i am uncertain of the type. I am happy to take cuttings for you to propagate. These can be picked up or posted from Oxford.We do come to chch once a week so can swap. Will swap... more...
21 Jul 10 by Gricklegrass
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Manawatu-Wanganui
New business listed: When designing a new garden or revamping an existing garden I like to consider your tastes and preferences, the architectural style of your home and the opportunities the site provides to create a great garden specifically tailored for your enjoyment. If you would like a one off consultation or a full landscape design with project management I am t... more...
20 Jul 10 by exteriordesigner
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New member blog: I am on my second crop this winter,third and 4th on some of my produce.Because of our super quick germination time I will be growing Micro-Greens also.
The heat banks are working really well and I have nearly 7ft banana plants. more...
19 Jul 10 by Georgia
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New forum post: I have a 3 year old Grafted Hass Avocado tree which has had 2 fruit on it for about a year now. The fruit are growing and look healthy. How do I know when to pick them, or should I wait until they drop off? more...
15 Jul 10 by Lors
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New member blog: looking out for raised garden planters more...
9 Jul 10 by imrose
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New forum post: I am living in Vietnam where Sugar Cane juice is a common drink and sugar cane grows well.
Can you tell me if Sugar cane grows in NZ? I have a home in Nelson and wondered if the climate was warm enough there for sugar cane.
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8 Jul 10 by Anonymous
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Wellington
New business listed: Whether you need some suggestions for updating an established garden or are starting from scratch I can create a garden that will reflect your personality and complement the style of your home. Imaginative designs from sketch proposals to full working drawings and project management. Only full member of Society of Garden Designers in Australasia - ... more...
6 Jul 10 by exteriordesigner
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New member blog: I'm building in Glasgow Street in Bell Block and starting a garden more or less when I move in (hopefully in the next few weeks). I have two raised gardens (the coffins in the photo) and plan on planting veges, herbs, berries and whatever else works out. I don't know a great deal about gardening, so this is a massive learning curve for me which I a... more...
5 Jul 10 by jean
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New forum post: I supply phophate guano,organic fertilizer
you can reach by e-mail:markingzhang@hotmail.com more...
5 Jul 10 by marcus
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New forum post: Hi,
You used to be able to get them from Mitre 10, but not sure if they still stock them. Might be worth a call... more...
28 Jun 10 by Ebbd
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New info: Last summer our street community got together and decided to plant some fruit trees along the council verge of our street. We all agreed it would beautify our street and also, in time, allow us and our children to harvest fruit grown on disused space. The idea of our children walking home from school and being able to pick a sun ripened apple off a... more...
28 Jun 10 by MyGarden NZ
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New forum post: rainwater is better, however, unless you can smell chlorine in your tap water, it's ok to use. more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: always keep mulches well clear of the trunk - they hold in moisture... moisture = fungus and bacterial breeding issues. Furthermore, nitrogen will only amplify the problem. Another mistake I see some people make is having mulch too think. Roots need to breath. Use caution with mulching. Worst one I saw was 30cm deep untreated sawdust right up to t... more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: But seems to be very fragile when young. CAUTION: do not disturb the roots!!! more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: For a hardier Avocado variety, try "Reed" or "Bacon" Apparently as hardy as a lemon... more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: All life has intrinsic value... more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: I purchased a decoy owl for a bird deterrant. It didn't work for sparrows eating seed... If you have a snail infestation you have a duck deficiency, so I guess if you have a bird infestation the balancing factor might be (dare I say it) a cat or two - maybe a decoy cat? and a scarecrow? more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: copper spray can be helpful preventative too... more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: Milk is great as suggested... Anything that will acidify the outside of the leaf slightly will help. From sulfur powder to 10% vinegar solution - even diluted urine can be used. But might want a decent witholding period with that one lol more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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New forum post: Sounds good. Google "Berkley" composting method. This is a hot (thermolytic) style of composting. Kills most seeds, can even compost meat in it (if you were that wasteful)... more...
28 Jun 10 by Rob B
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