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WILD PASSIONFRUIT 3 Replies
Hi - has anyone tried growing wild passionfruit from a cutting or from seed?
Started by Emma-kate Whelan. Last reply by Tania 1 day ago.
Fresh Ginger 2 Replies
Does anyone know of a source of fresh ginger available in Auckland?
Started by Mary Jackson. Last reply by Mary Jackson 1 day ago.
garlic 3 Replies
I couldn't resist digging up a plant... but there was no bulb. Just looks like a spring onion base. This is my 2nd go at trying to go garlic and this is what happened the first time round. No bulbs...
Started by marjolijn vos. Last reply by Kali Nov 7.
Yacon 1 Reply
Does anyone know how to get in touch with 'Yacon NZ'.? The website has not been updated since 2004 and a letter I sent to an address I got out of Growing Today has come back labelled Gone, left no ...
Started by Kristine Amon. Last reply by Megan Nov 6.
passionfruit seeds 5 Replies
I have been given some passionfruit seeds.They are banana flavoured,can anyone tell me if the seeds need any treatment before sowing ie freezing or sandpapering,as the seeds have very hard case.als...
Started by Colin Cook. Last reply by Emma-kate Whelan Nov 6.
watermelon 3 Replies
Help! Why aren't my watermelon seedlings growing? I grew the plants from seed, they have grown at least 2 true leaves but now they seem to have stopped growing. Do I water more? Feed them more worm...
Started by marjolijn vos. Last reply by Mel Nov 4.
Storing potatoes 5 Replies
My first crop of potatoes are ready for the picking. What is the best way of storing these beauties? In the past I've put my potatoes in a box in the shed but they almost always goes rotten or star...
Started by Jeffie. Last reply by Jeffie Nov 4.
organic remedy for leaf curl? 3 Replies
I have a lovely golden queen peach that has always had a little bit of leaf curl, but this year it is much worse. It has set a lovely drop of fruit and I don't want to lose them. Shall I simply ign...
Started by Denise. Last reply by Vivien Field Nov 4.
Bottles for when making vinegars and oils 13 Replies
Next to try is making my own cider vinegar and herb flavoured oils. I had a read on how to etc but not sure what type of containers is the best to store it in after it's been strained and ready for...
Started by Jeffie. Last reply by Jeffie Nov 2.
melons and chia 8 Replies
Hi melons and chia are two things I have not had success with each time I have tried germinating the seeds. anyone successfully grown melons from seed? I have tried banana melon, jenny lind and tig...
Started by Kali. Last reply by Kali Oct 30.
faster growing vegies 5 Replies
just wondering if anyone knows of an organic fertelizer or another way to help vegies along (make them grow a bit faster)?
Started by megan dahl. Last reply by Rex Morris Oct 26.
FIG TREE SEEDS 6 Replies
I am wanting to grow a fig tree - does anyone know if I can grow them from seeds?
Started by Emma-kate Whelan. Last reply by Emma-kate Whelan Oct 24.
Choko 13 Replies
Does anyone know where I might get choko seeds or plants? I would like to grow a vine next summer.
Started by Rex Morris. Last reply by Sean Kemball Oct 19.
Chickpeas 1 Reply
I have just been successful in germinating some chickpea seedlings and wondered if anyone had experience and advice on what growing conditions they like? We live in West Auckland, and I will be gro...
Started by Diane Greenwood. Last reply by Jude Simpson Oct 19.
Growing asparagus 6 Replies
I am eager to grow asparagus and did quite a bit of reading on the net. One question remain tho. for a family of two how bigger garden do you need to grow them? by the sounds of it you need a big s...
Started by Jeffie. Last reply by Claire Mummery Oct 19.
To dig or not to dig... 4 Replies
Hi All, I'm confused about this. I always thought it was better to have no-dig gardens because you don't want to disturb the soil micro-organisms. But I've just read The Koanga Garden Guide, writte...
Started by Sarah Walsh. Last reply by Paul Oct 19.
Holes in my silverbeet! 4 Replies
I am an organic gardener and only use benign pest control (I feed snails to the hens) except sometimes I use a few snail pellets with newly planted seedlings. However something is making holes in m...
Started by Kristine Amon. Last reply by Debbie L Oct 18.
Dwarf nectarine- do I pull off the fruit? 2 Replies
I purchased a dwarf nectarine tree during the winter. I see it already has quite a lot of fruit on it and it's only a baby. Do I pull the fruit off this year to allow the tree to develop? I know yo...
Started by Debbie L. Last reply by Debbie L Oct 18.
Courgettes/zuchinis - what variety?
Any recommendations for what variety of courgettes to grow in Auckland? I'm keen for ones that have more of a bushy rather than creeping habit if possible as we've got limited space.
Started by Ariane Craig Smith Oct 17.
Help! Transplant shock in Avocado tree 1 Reply
Hi Everyone. Planted a young Avocado tree in a likely spot in the garden a couple of weeks ago. It has looked pretty sad since then. Droopy and wilted leaves all the time - except 1st thing in the ...
Started by Paul. Last reply by Hester Robson Oct 17.
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