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How to Grow Rhubarb

Planting Select a site that is well-drained, fertile and preferably in full sunlight. Dig large holes. Space rhubarb plants about 1m apart and ...

How to Grow Tomatoes

Tomatoes would easily be the most popular vegetable grown in the home garden. There is also something immensely satisfying about picking your own t...

How to Grow Strawberries

Strawberries are probably the most popular of all Summer berries. They are easy to grow and will reward a little care and attention with bumper cro...

How to Grow Shallots

Shallots as bulbs are available in store from May, and can be planted right through to spring. Seedlings are available right through spring. A mem...

How to Grow Potatoes

How to grow potatoes There is nothing quite like the taste of new potatoes straight from the garden. Add to this the satisfaction and sense of achi...

How to Grow Pip and Stone Fruit

Once upon a time fruit trees could be found in every New Zealand garden. Nowadays gardens are smaller and it is difficult to find space, but if you...

How to Grow Herbs

Herbs have been used for centuries to flavour cooking, as additions to salads, as decorative landscape plants and for medicinal purposes. Herbs are...

How to Grow Garlic

A universal cooking ingredient and easy to grow. Varieties Printanor - most common Elephant - larger, mild flavour Cultural Requirements Well cu...

How to Grow Deciduous Fruit Trees

Cultural Requirements Soil and Position Well drained soils - will not tolerate heavy or waterlogged soil Improve soil by use of compost or peat Op...

How to Grow Citrus

Once upon a time fruit trees could be found in every New Zealand garden. With today’s smaller gardens it is more difficult to find space, but with ...

How to Grow Berryfruit and Grapes

Berryfruit have become popular in recent years because of the great taste and their proven health properties. Hence, this easily grown group of pla...