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THE MAGAZINE OF NURSERY & GARDEN INDUSTRY NEW ZEALAND

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hat fantastic weather! Now we’ve finally had some decent rain I can’t wait to start planting. Trees and shrubs are my focus this season; extra shelter and screening, some shapely evergreens for winter interest, more fruit varieties to extend our harvest season, and more for the birds. Birdsong is one of the things I love most about having trees in my garden, so I read with interest a piece of overseas research (the link is on Go Gardening’s facebook page) that’s shown that the sound of birds in a garden can significantly increase property value. There are lots of trees and shrubs we can plant to attract our favourite birds, but those that provide food in winter are especially valuable to birdlife. Beautiful winter flowering banksias (read about these on page 20) are a classic example. The more we plant the more wildlife we can support, and the healthier and more sustainable our environments will be. Planting adds value, not only to our homes but to our towns and cities as well. Nursery and Garden Industry New Zealand (NGINZ) is encouraging everyone to get planting via their ‘Greenlife Matters’ campaign, and we hope to bring you a new Greenlife Matters story in each issue of Go Gardening magazine. We want to shine the light on just a few of the many amazing planting projects that are happening around the country. Not least of these is the ‘Greening the Rubble’ project in Christchurch (page 25). Also in the South, we meet two inspiring young women. Jade Temepara of Christchurch has been busy waving the flag for homegrown food (read about Jade on page 16), while Sally Brown of Dunedin (page 6) is getting us all excited about flower gardening. Winter is nigh, but there’s still plenty of autumnal weather to enjoy yet. When the cold wet days set in we have projects for indoors too. Get the kids busy growing microgreens while you liven up your living spaces with healthy indoor plants.

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6 Real gardener Sally Brown’s passion 12 Starting out Growing winter greens 16 Edibles Jade Temepara on fruit trees 18 Kids Go Gardening Baby greens from seed 20 Masterclass Banksias for birdlife 22 Practical advice Indoor plants for

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Cover image: Brussels sprouts Above: In Sally Brown’s Dunedin garden; Sedum ‘Mr Goodbud’, Federation daisies and purple asters.


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SHOP WINDOW Vibrant new season’s plants arrive right on cue, to brighten our winter, both indoors and out…

Hebe ‘Rhubarb and Custard’

SWEET NEW HEBE The colourful foliage of Hebe

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makes a big impression all year round, while the pretty mauve pink flowers add extra impact in summer. This charming Hebe remains small and compact and is perfect for pots or garden borders. Plant in full sun for best colour and flowering, but this shrub will also tolerate some shade. Likes full sun Flowers Summer Grows 30cm x 90cm.

Guzmania ‘Candy’

FAST FORWARD TO SPRING There’s no need to wait till spring to enjoy the fresh colours and scents of flowering bulbs. Fiesta Bulb’s ‘Spring Fresh’ range of potted bulbs are cleverly grown to flower out of season. Available in flower right now, they’re ideal as a Mother’s Day gift or to make your own home look loved, providing instant colour, indoors or out.

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A tropical treat is how you might describe new bromeliad, Guzmania ‘Candy’. The distinctive candy coloured inflorescence lasts for many months. It’s a great way to freshen up a winter living space. It enjoys a brightly lit position but not full sun, and in warm subtropical climates can be planted outdoors in spring. An ideal treat for Mum this Mother’s Day! Likes Warm, bright indirect light. Flowers Last several months Grows 60cm tall

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HOW Choose a sunny, well-drained, sheltered position. Work in lime and Yates Blood & Bone before planting. Sow into damp soil beside trellis or support (up to 2m high) direct where they are to grow. Cover with Yates Seed Raising Mix and firm down. Do not water for a couple of days after sowing. CARE Support small seedlings with twigs until they can reach trellis. Begin applying Yates Thrive® Soluble Flower & Fruit Plant Food regularly when buds appear to improve blooming. Protect from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem®. HINT *In cooler areas of middle climatic zone, seeds can be sown through early spring. For best results have trellis running in a north-south direction. Pick blooms regularly to promote further flowering. At the end of the season improve soil by digging in these nitrogen-rich plants.

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Aloe ‘Orange Delight’

DRAMA FOR DRY PLACES NATURAL GOODNESS Gardening with Tui’s range of BioGro certified products works to maximise the natural goodness in garden soil. New from Tui, this range includes: Tui Organic Potting Mix, Tui Organic Compost, Tui Organic Seed Raising Mix and Tui Organic Vegetable Mix. Find out more at www.tuiproducts.co.nz and turn to page 28 to be in to win!

New from the breeders of popular Aloe ‘Hedgehog’, Aloe ‘Orange Delight’ is new to the Silhouette series of Aloes, which feature many more flowers per stem than other Aloes. Its compact habit makes it perfect for small suburban gardens, and it thrives in very dry places, producing 8-10 tall flower stems per plant. Likes full sun Flowers Autumn and winter Grows 60cm tall (excluding flowers)

BOLD FOR BORDERS AND POTS This gorgeous mat forming plant smothers itself in bright pink globes almost all year round. Armeria ‘Pretty Petite’ is part of a new generation bred for bolder colours, longer flowering and overall improved performance, whether you plant it as a border or in pots. Cutting back spent flowers will encourage further flushes of growth.

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Likes Full sun and well-drained soil Flowers Spring, summer and autumn Grows 20cm tall


Gerbera ‘Grand Canyon’

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Gerbera ‘Grand Canyon’ is the latest release in a new strain of florist gerberas ideal for the window sill, table centre or patio. The huge blooms, almost 10cm across, are full of petals creating a stunning pink and white pompom effect. ‘Grand Canyon’ makes an excellent gift that far outlasts a bunch of flowers. Aloe ‘Sunrise’

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Likes Bright light Flowers Last for several months Grows 30cm tall

Aloe ‘Sunrise’ is another new addition to the Silhouette series with stunning broad leaves and tall spikes of bright orange and yellow flowers. Very easy care and cold hardy to -5°C, but avoid wet sites. This slower growing Aloe looks great in pots either side of an entrance, or plant it in threes for dramatic effect in dry soils.

EASY TO CHOOSE, EASY TO USE Different plants have different nutritional needs. Yates Liquid Thrive is specifically formulated to deliver maximum results. The updated range features seven distinct plant foods, ensuring your plants get the nutrients they need for strong healthy growth. Find out more at www.yates.co.nz and turn to page 28 to be in to win!

Likes full sun Flowers Autumn and winter Grows 40-50cm tall (excluding flowers)

Plum ‘Lucy’

HEART’S DESIRE Cross two top plum varieties and what do you get? Plum ‘Lucy’ from Waimea Nurseries combines the flavour and heart shape of ‘Luisa’ with the deep colour and meaty texture of ‘Fortune’. This self-fertile tree produces loads of sweet rich fruit. Plant it as a feature tree or against a wall as a fan shaped espalier. Find out more at www.waimeanurseries.co.nz and turn to page 28 to be in to win! Likes full sun and rich well drained soil Fruits mid to late summer Grows up to 4m tall

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real gardener Sally chose pink as the theme for her highly feminine garden, deliberately mixing modern plant cultivars with tried and tested treasures. “Choosing one colour could have been risky”, she says, “but then I decided that sticking to a colour theme makes the contrasting shapes stand out.”

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Pure Passion

Sally Brown of Otago is spreading the love of flowers. Sue Linn talks to one of New Zealand’s most inspirational young gardeners.

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his February the 2014 Ellerslie International Flower Show answered the public’s call for more, with double the number of major gardens. The standard was high, but for visitors in search of floral inspiration, one garden stood out above all others. Sally Brown’s “Passion” was arguably the most intensely floral garden ever at the esteemed event. It received both the judges Supreme Award for Horticultural Excellence and the esteemed Yates Peoples Choice Award, adding weight to the message that plants and flowers are what show goers love to see. For Sally it was the dream

result; the 29-year-old landscape architect is passionate about bringing plants to the forefront of design. “My garden was all about bringing flowers to Ellerslie and I got the response I wanted!” The plant-packed feature garden was designed with three open sides “so that people could get close to the plants,” explains Sally. “I wanted to make combinations that people could achieve in their own gardens.” Such intensity of plant material is not easy to achieve in show gardens, where plants often come second to hard landscaping. Sally believes there is a shortage of

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growers and placing orders with over 20 different nursery professionals. “I ended up with at least 30 or 40 people helping me. It actually wouldn’t be possible to do it without their help. I did the logistics and planning and I’ll take the credit for the designing, but it’s a team effort from there on in.” Daltons donated 19 pallet loads of potting mix to create the realistic contours. Evandale Gardens of Invercargill was another key sponsor supplying many plants. Her own family’s nursery was also a major supplier. “When we ran out of plants Dad just brought a truckload of every

pink plant in the garden centre!” Will she do it again next year? “Biennially would be enough when you consider the time and expense,” she says, “but it isn’t too stressful when you enjoy dealing with plants so much.”

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in-depth plant knowledge among her generation of landscape designers. She attributes her success to her passion for plants and her close alliance with those in the nursery industry via her family’s business, Blueskin Nurseries Garden Centre. “After 4 years working in the garden centre I realise I’ve built up valuable relationships with our growers. So I felt confident I could ask them to grow things especially for my Ellerslie garden.” Sally began planning for the February 2014 show in winter 2013, discussing her requirements with

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Clockwise from right: Sally’s Ellerslie garden featured 300 tulips, grown especially for her by Fiesta Bulbs. Around 2500 plants were packed into the display, many hundreds more than would be required in a real garden of this size. Sally reshaped an old door to create her romantic gate. The Escallonia hedge, from Twining Valley Nurseries was left untrimmed to suit the theme, leaving its pink flowers intact.

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AT HOME IN SALLY’S GARDEN Sally’s real life garden is nestled on an acre of flat ground adjacent to the family nursery. In keeping with her picturesque house and strongly reminiscent of her Ellerslie show garden, it is as you might expect, a flower-filled cottage garden. In the two and a half years she has lived there Sally has single handedly transformed the garden and is justifiably proud of what she has achieved. “If I was a normal person the inside of the house would be a priority, but for me its all about the garden,” she laughs. Sally spends every spare hour in her garden. After a day working in the garden centre or designing clients’ gardens, she isn’t content to leave plants alone. “In Dunedin we’re light till ten in summer so after work I can get three of four hours gardening in. I just switch off and don’t think about anything else apart from my garden. I think when you’re really busy it’s the best kind of de-stress.” Just like her show garden, Sally’s real garden is all about flowers and

colour. So much so that she has planted an entire colour wheel. Pinks and reds merge into purples and blues then greens, yellows and oranges, all set around a circular lawn. “Flowers are a lot of work, admits Sally, “but they’re worth it. I love having picked bunches of flowers inside the house. And it’s so nice to take a big bunch of home picked flowers when you visit people.” She makes sure she has something in flower every day of the year. She is careful, however, to include evergreen trees and shrubs for structure and foliage colour. “You do need these in your garden otherwise in winter there’s nothing there.” For example, the pink garden features shrubs with silver and purple foliage. As a permanent accent in the yellow garden she has planted a trio of Macrocarpa ‘Golden Halo’. Clipped at different heights, they really stand out in winter. “I was never a huge conifer fan” she says, “but you can’t go past them down here for winter colour and they’re actually quite resilient to clipping.”

“I just switch off and don’t think about anything else apart from my garden. I think when you’re really busy it’s the best kind of de-stress.”

Sally is happy to have no need for a large kitchen garden explaining, “Dad’s amazing. He grows enough for the café and all of us too! But lawn mowing is something she really enjoys, saying “it gives me another perspective of my garden. I take in the vistas and make more plans while I’m pushing the mower around.” She likes the results too. “When the lawns are mown it draws your eye away from the minor details – just like vacuuming the carpet!” she offers, adding with a laugh “I’m so pedantic about my garden!” In saying that, she is working on the house too, doing up an old Dunedin Tram which forms part of the house. She saves the sanding and painting for winter, “when my garden doesn’t need me so much.” Sally’s garden enriches her landscape design expertise, providing her with an experimental base and seasonal reference. “When I’m designing other people’s gardens I’ve got a palette of what’s flowering at a particular time of year.” She also sees the garden centre as an important part of her mix. “I love helping others choose the right plants for their gardens, and helping them inspires my learning too. It all intertwines.” To provide inspiration for customers the garden centre displays are a high priority, topped up every week and changed every six to seven weeks. It’s another opportunity for Sally to play with plant combinations. “It’s not until you have your own garden that you realise how much you love gardening and how much you’re prepared to put into it,” she says.

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Growing your greens They’re among winter’s most powerful health foods, especially when you grow your own.

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ale, cabbage, cauli, cavolo nero, broccoli, broccolini, and Brussels sprouts reach peak flavour when chilly weather causes their sugar content to rise. Winter’s the time to enjoy the nutrient rich veges we call brassicas. All are descended from one plant species. The original brassica, Brassica oleracea (‘wild cabbage’) still grows wild on the limey cliffs of Europe, adapted to its harsh environment with thick fleshy leaves that store water and nutrients. May is still mild enough to plant out winter veges in many areas. Depending on the weather, some will be ready to eat in June or July. Others will be ready for harvest in early spring. Chinese cabbages, mustard and kale are quick to grow as microgreens or slightly larger, as a ‘cut and-come-again’ crop. Snip the young leaves for a stirfry or add them in the last few minutes to a slow cooked casserole. Mustard is hot like wasabi and best in small doses, but the young leaves add a delicious tang to salads. Giant Red Mustard is often grown for its striking colour and form. Kale and cavolo nero are the most similar to wild cabbage with a non-heading growth habit and heavily textured leaves. These excellent dark green vegetables are increasingly valued for their pungent flavour and highly nutritious leaves. Globe cabbages, cauliflowers and Brussels sprouts take longer to

reach maturity. To grow them well you need deeply dug, well drained soil with compost and lime added. Ideally they’re planted in autumn, early enough to be well established before the coldest weather slows their growth. Young seedlings need protection from frost. Cloches and tunnel crop covers come in very handy at this time of year. Broccoli is one green most children will eat and the superior flavour of home grown broccoli can be astounding. Sprouting broccoli is a useful thing to have in the garden. Plants carry on producing side shoots long after the central head has been picked. Regular picking encourages more to grow.

SUCCESS WITH BRASSICAS

7 GREAT REASONS TO GROW AND EAT BRASSICAS

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Brassicas eaten straight from the garden are the most nutritious, because the longer they hang around on shop shelves (or in the fridge), the more nutrients are lost.

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They’re packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins C (burns fat and purifies blood), K (strengthens the immune system), and B (for energy and healthy metabolism).

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They help prevent cancer and heart attacks.

They assist with weight loss when included in a healthy diet.

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They promote healthy skin, eyes and muscle tone. They contain omega 3, essential fatty acids.

Anthocyanin – the colour in red cabbage, is a powerful antioxidant believed to be helpful in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

Timing

Soil prep

Brassicas love a cool growing season, and are ideally planted in autumn or early winter. They taste sweeter after a frost, but plants will perish if the roots freeze. Newly planted seedlings need protection in coldest weather. A 5-10cm blanket of organic mulch helps insulate the roots. Use a cloche or row cover to protect young crops from freezing air.

Prepare the soil well, digging in plenty of compost. Plants grown in a healthy soil, rich in organic matter, are better able to uptake the nutrients they need, and are therefore more resistant to pests and diseases. Well rotted animal manures, sheep pellets or blood and bone may also be mixed into the soil prior to planting.

Location Brassicas need sun and well-drained garden soil or raised beds. To avoid soil borne diseases, try not to plant them in the same soil two years running. A three or four year rotation is ideal.

Liming Lime is added to lower soil acidity and maintain the pH at around neutral 6.5 to 7.5. This is also known as ‘sweetening the soil’. The right pH ensures efficient nutrient

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uptake and also helps deter clubroot disease. Autumn is the best time to apply lime, ideally a few weeks before planting. How much lime you should apply depends on your soil’s existing pH and a home test kit will tell you this. But most NZ soils are naturally on the acidic side and it is safe to assume that application rates recommended on the packaging will make a difference, especially if you have not applied lime recently.

Planting Plant seedlings carefully and water them well. For a continuous harvest, plant seedlings every few weeks. Planting a range of different varieties is another way to spread your harvest. Punnets of mixed brassica seedlings are available for small families. They will start growing more quickly if you take care not to damage the roots when transplanting seedlings. For this reason, seedlings grown in cell packs are a good idea.

Mulching A thick layer of straw or other organic mulch helps to keep moisture in, weeds out, and protect roots from frost.

VEGES TO PLANT IN MAY Cold areas: bok choi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cress,

giant red mustard, kale, winter lettuce, mesclun mix, mizuna, mustard, onions, pak choy, radishes, spinach, silver beet, spinach, winter lettuce. Warm areas: beetroot, bok choi, broad beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cress, giant red mustard, leeks, mesclun mix, mizuna, onions, pak choi, parsnip, peas, radishes.

Watering Aim to keep the soil evenly moist. An erratic water supply can lead to split cabbages.

Feeding As the crop grows, feed every few weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser or a light side dressing of general garden fertiliser. Starting when plants are 10 to 15cm tall, they’ll grow faster if you feed them every month or so, especially if you want your broccoli plants to keep sprouting after the main head has been picked. Brassicas need nitrogen for growth, but also plenty of potassium. Some

For anyone turned off winter greens in childhood, overcooking has got to be the number one culprit. Think slushy grey Brussels sprouts! Overcooking not only makes them unappetising, it depletes the nutritional content. A minute or two is all it takes to steam a sweet crunchy side dish, which won’t leave that lingering boiled cabbage odour. The most delicious way to eat pungent dark greens such as kale, is to first stirfry loads of garlic in butter or oil, being careful not to burn it. Then add thoroughly washed leaves and continue stirring over high heat until the water has evapourated but the leaves are still colourful and crunchy. 14 go gardening winter

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gardeners swear by blood and bone used in conjunction with potash. Organic sources include sheep pellets, dried blood, comfrey, fish and seaweed fertilisers, and some very effective ‘organic based’ products that boost growth while conditioning the soil.

Brassicas evolved from a seaside plant, so it’s not surprising that they thrive on seaweed!

Pest watch Be ready for slugs and snails, which come out in force in cool moist weather. Thankfully white butterflies decline in winter, but it’s been a bad summer for this major pest. The caterpillars hatch from eggs laid on the undersides of leaves and quickly grow as they chomp bigger and bigger holes in the leaves, completely ruining young plants. It’s important act early before serious damage is done. Some gardeners keep numbers down by picking the caterpillars off the leaves. Derris dust is an old fashioned remedy still in use, but it is toxic especially to bees. One useful alternative is Yates Nature’s Way Caterpillar Killer, which contains a naturally occurring bacteria lethal to caterpillars. Diatomaceous earth is another natural control option. Covering the crop with insect mesh to keep butterflies off young plants is very effective, especially during a warm autumn, when butterflies are still very active.


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Clockwise from left: Blueberry ‘Marimba’, Dwarf Nectarine ‘Garden Delight’, Thumbelina apples, Jade Temepara.

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ade’s journey to bring us all back to earth began with the Christchurch earthquake. Food shortages in the wake of the disaster drove her to start her acclaimed ‘Hand over a Hundy’ initiative where new gardeners are given a helping hand plus $100 to get underway with feeding their families from their gardens. “In an uncertain world and with many families struggling to afford to buy food, learning how to create a year-round supply from the garden is a practical way to take charge of your own wellbeing,” says Jade. “My vision is to create liveable, edible gardens where people share meals and plants, and at the same time build a community.” Jade’s business, Tipu Design, places emphasis not only on visual appeal, but also on making the most of garden spaces to produce food. In helping others to grow their own fruit and vegetables, Jade imparts knowledge handed down from her grandparents and generations past. She’s also enthusiastic about the modern fruit varieties that allow us to

‘Perennial Paradise’, Jade’s garden at the 2014 Ellerslie International Flower Show.

grow more fruit than ever in a small space. “New varieties of dwarf fruit trees, which take up little space are great for urban fruit orchards. They can be grown in pots too,” she notes. This February Jade returned to the Ellerslie International Flower Show for a second time. Her ‘Perennial Paradise’ garden was all about feeding, healing and enhancing family life. The centrepiece of Jade’s show garden was a recycled shipping container converted into compact accommodation. Complete with kitchen, living/bedroom and bathroom, it featured eco products and grey water garden recycling. Planted around it were medicinal herbs as well as fruiting hedges and dwarf fruit trees supplied by Waimea Nurseries. In the compact ten by ten metre space Jade demonstrated how we can use a small section to the maximum, right down to a beehive for fruit pollination. One of Jade’s tricks was to make the most of vertical space. “Many fruit trees can be grown flat against a wall, which is not only highly productive but looks amazing too!” she says, adding “Blueberries, blackcurrants, citrus and feijoas make fantastic edible hedges”. Grapes are another productive yet highly decorative covering for walls, fences and pergolas. One of Jade’s favourites is ‘juicy blueblack ‘Schuyler’. “Blackberries and raspberries are great in small gardens because they can be grown against a wall or even in a barrel.” Thornless ‘Black Satin’ is a favourite blackberry

that produces large, juicy berries on non suckering canes. Raspberry ‘Heritage’ is a good one for autumn harvest and it can be grown without a support structure. As groundcover, Jade rates the American Cranberry ‘Crowley’ which is very cold hardy and tolerates wet soil. Trimmed to shape, citrus trees can be used as formal accents or as a mini avenue flanking an entranceway. In her recent show garden Jade planted standard Meyer lemons, the easiest lemon tree to grow in cooler climates. She also chose Dwarf Nectarine ‘Garden Delight’ and Dwarf Peach ‘Garden Lady’. “These fantastic little trees produce a huge amount of fruit in a small space,” says Jade. As a mother with small children she is also delighted with Waimea Nurseries’ latest ‘Thumbelina’ apples, small trees that produce loads of appealing bite sized apples. They’re pretty in spring too, with pink and white blossom. Winter is the main season for planting fruit trees. Look for Waimea Nurseries trees in garden centres throughout New Zealand. For more information go to www.waimeanurseries.co.nz.

Proudly grown by Waimea Nurseries, Nelson Look for these plants at a Go Gardening Garden Centre near you. To locate stockists go to www.gogardening.co.nz

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WINTER 2014

Small is beautiful

Who loves green vegetables? They may not be your favourite thing to eat….. but have you tried cute, crunchy microgreens? Microgreens are geminated seeds that are harvested and eaten when they are very small. And just like children, they grow really quickly! Not only do microgreens taste great and look cute, they’re jam packed full of nutrients. They’re perfect to grow during the winter – when it gets cold outside, bring them indoors and they’ll keep growing on a sunny porch or window sill.

Microscopic magic Almost any vege plant can be eaten as a microgreen – mix it up!

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• A shallow container (we recycled plastic punnets from the supermarket) • Seed raising mix • Seeds • Spray bottle (an old bathroom cleaner spray bottle is fine but be sure to clean it out first)

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GROWING BEAUTIFUL BANKSIAS ,Sun: Banksias thrive in a sunny open position. ,Soil: Most banksias prefer light sandy or gravelly soils, but some will cope with clay, provided excess water can drain away.

,Water: During the first two years after planting,

support young plants with regular watering during dry spells. Once established most will tolerate long dry periods. However with reasonable rainfall over free draining soil they’ll thrive.

,Food: Opt for slow release fertilisers and feed very sparingly. Avoid high phosphorus fertilisers.

,Pruning: Prune each spring after flowering to maintain an attractive shape.

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ew Zealand tui, bellbirds and wax eyes have a sound all of their own, that most of us think extra special something worth encouraging with the right kind of planting. NZ native plants are popular bird magnets but our nectar seeking birds make no distinction between native and exotic trees when looking for food. They especially love Australia’s banksias, which flower mainly in winter when other food sources are scarce. Banksia flowers are laden with sweet nectar. They also attract insects, a further winter food source for birds. The strikingly architectural flowers, which look fabulous in a vase, are produced in huge profusion for many weeks. Handsome banksias range from tall trees to low spreading shrubs and adapt to a wide range of conditions and are well known for their drought tolerance. They include some very useful shelter trees and many are ideally suited to coastal situations.

Above: Banksia ericafolia (heath banksia) from New South Wales was one of the original species collected by Joseph Banks in 1770. This bushy shrub is loved for its golden brown flowers and fine green foliage. Adaptable to many soil types, it responds well to pruning. Below: Banksia ‘Lemon Delicious’ is a compact hybrid with soft narrow leaves of vibrant bright green. Pretty lemon buds open to shades of gold and lemon. Flowering can be over a long period from late winter to summer. ‘Lemon Delicious’ adapts to a wide range of soils.

Left: Banksia ‘Giant Candles’ is a medium to tall shrub with exceptionally long flower spikes up to 40cm long. They are deep orange and appear during autumn and winter. Below left: Banksia grandis ‘Low Coastal’ is a select form ideal for coastal gardens. It has a low wide spreading growth habit with an abundance of large creamy yellow flower heads during late spring and summer.

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indoor plants

BRINGING NATURE INDOORS Along with the retro revival of all things mid-century, houseplants are making a big comeback in fashionable living spaces. They haven’t been so popular since the seventies. Even macramé hangers are right on trend! This all bodes well for happy, healthy homes.

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hen short winter days mean all the daylight hours are taken up at work some of us never even get to see our gardens during the week. Having beautiful indoor plants around us promotes a happy state of mind. What’s more, houseplants are the best looking airfresheners on the market.

Though not a substitute for adequate ventilation, plants are scientifically proven to improve the air we breathe, absorbing carbon dioxide and replacing it with oxygen. Common building materials, paints, adhesives, cleaning products, and furnishings emit gases that can lead to headaches, nausea and fatigue. Houseplants can literally clean the air of these toxins.

Left: Add instant colour indoors with flowering houseplants like these hibiscus, begonias and gerberas. Below: Umbrella tree and palm.

Being surrounded by living plants makes us feel more relaxed and positive, psychologists say. Certainly, a leafy green desk companion has a psychological advantage over piles of clutter and paper. It could also give you the oxygen boost you need to think more clearly. If you don’t have the budget for a larger plant, buy a small one and enjoy nurturing it into a lavish specimen. Simply repot it once a year, ideally in spring, into a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix. And when your houseplants get past their best, don’t stress. Enjoy them while they last - longer than a bunch of flowers of the same price – and then replace them with a new one.

Top foliage plants that last the distance indoors Spathiphyllum (peace lilies) Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-law’s tongue) Ficus benjamina (weeping fig) Ficus (rubber tree) Aspisdistra elatior (cast iron plant) Dracaena (dragon plants) Schefflera arboricola (umbrella tree) Rhapsis exelsa (lady palm) Monstera delicosa (fruit salad plant) Philodendron Syngonium THINKSTOCK.COM

Ardisia (coral berry)

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WINTER HOUSEPLANT CARE ,Water very sparingly. In winter, the potting mix should be dry on top and just moist (like a squeezed out sponge) beneath. Succulents and cacti should be kept practically dry.

This mothers day splash out on a gift to make mum smile for many months to come. Pink is in vogue this season, choose from the gorgeous Anthurium ‘Pandola’, striking new guzmanias, bromeliads and magical orchids. Choose Gellerts, look out for our labels.

,Shift tropical plants away from cold draughts. Find a warm part of the house where there is bright light but not direct sun. ,Move plants away from heaters and fires and away

from direct sun. The sun is at a lower angle in winter.

,Raise the humidity around precious plants by placing them on a dish of stones filled with water so that the pot sits just above the water. ,Wipe the dust from leaves with a damp cloth.

Add spraying oil for extra shine and to kill scale insects (but don’t use oil on palms or ferns).

,Keep watch for sucking insect pests such as scale and mealy bug. Move infected plants away from others.

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greenLife matters

Greening the rubble The soon to be moved native play area on the corner of Madras and Salisbury Streets.

Christchurch’s inner city may still feel like a warzone, but in the three years since the quake, there’s been some significant greening going on, and it’s not just weeds filling the cracks. Dedicated planting projects are bringing beauty and purpose into vacant spaces as they await their rebuild.

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reening the Rubble is a charitable trust that rose out of the Christchurch earthquakes. The trust creates and maintains temporary gardens designed to be moved from site to site as the need arises. The gardens, which are created in line with the wishes of landowners and local communities, range from ‘mini parks’ and simple inner city sitting areas to larger parks, play areas and community food gardens. Projects involve local volunteers as much as possible, both in the

installation stages and ongoing maintenance. Greening the Rubble brings together people from a wide range of backgrounds, including landscape architects, landowners, volunteer gardeners, government bodies and commercial sponsors. Partner organisation, ‘Gap Filler’ makes use of Greening the Rubble spaces for arts events and performances, breathing further life back into the broken city centre. A stone’s throw from Cathedral Square, on the corner of Colombo and

Gloucester Streets, there is a ‘Sound Garden’ created in conjunction with Gap Filler and opened as part of Festa (the annual Festival of Transitional Architecture). Here a charming variety of musical instruments, installed for the public’s enjoyment, are made from recovered and recycled materials. On the corner Madras and Salisbury Streets is a pretty NZ native garden that must soon be moved to make way for redevelopment, but since 2011 has been enjoyed as a public leisure space. This garden features a petanque court, a rainwater swale, and

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Above from left: Gabions filled with demolition bricks complement native grasses and flaxes in a moveable ‘minipark’; The nature play park near Latimer Square; Painted tyres bring colour and fun to a family play area. Below: ‘Pod Oasis’ at the Ellerslie International Flower Show. Opposite page: ‘Pod Oasis’ creators, Jonathan Hall and Gina Payne.

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and is planted entirely in drought tolerant Canterbury natives. In particular, Greening the Rubble is concerned with building biodiversity within the city. Enhancing the green life of city spaces was something many were keen to see happening, even before the quakes. Greening the Rubble offers inspiration for urban communities everywhere, whether we find ourselves recovering from a natural disaster - or not.

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a children’s sand pit. Until recently Biscotti café traded next door. Local ‘Peterborough Village’ residents helped to care for the site and held events there. Across the road from the library on Peterborough Street is a Greening the Rubble mini-park featuring brickfilled gabions and metal planter boxes with Kowhai trees loaned by the Christchurch City Council. By Latimer Square there is a nature play park built in partnership with the Department of Conservation. It features a mini braided river, Canterbury Plains style,

Find out more at www.greeningtherubble.org.nz

GREENING THE RUBBLE TRIUMPHS AT THE FLOWER SHOW When the Ellerslie International Flower Show is over for another year, most of its gardens live on only as photographs. But every so often there is a garden with a purpose beyond the show. Greening the Rubble’s beautiful ‘Pod Oasis’ was last seen at the February 2014 show in Christchurch’s Hagley Park and is about to be reassembled in the ReStart container mall in the central city.. Landscape designer Jonathan Hall and horticulturist Gina Payne were the creative force behind this garden, which proved to be a favourite among visitors and was awarded ‘Silver Distinction’ by international judges. Built off-site, the circular shelters represent the seed of the kowhai - a symbol of regeneration. Yellow climbing beans and purple aubergines picked out the colours of the painted pods and their exquisitely crafted curved seating.

A ‘naturalised’ planting scheme among stones and rubble reflect the derelict reality of Christchurch’s abandoned sites with artful arrangement of grasses and perennials, their informal wildflower appearance reminding us that even weeds can be beautiful.

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Specially formulated to deliver maximum results, Yates Liquid Thrive provides your plants with exactly the right nutrients for beautiful healthy growth. Find out more on page 5 and at www.yates.co.nz

We have three packs of Yates liquid Thrive to give away. Valued at $45, each pack contains one each of three different Liquid Thrives. See entry details below.

WIN YATES ZERO RAPID Great news for impatient gardeners, the effect of this fast acting weedkiller is noticeable on most weeds within an hour and comes in a safe and easy to use trigger pack. Find out more at www.yates.co.nz. Read more on page 5. We have five Yates Zero Rapid RTU packs, worth $15 each, to give away. See entry details below.

WIN TUI ORGANICS

Tui’s new BioGro certified products work by maximising the natural goodness in garden soil. Find out more on page 4 and at www.tuiproducts.co.nz We have three prize packs of the Tui Certified Organic range to give away, valued at $60 per pack. The pack contains one each of Tui Organic Potting Mix, Tui Organic Compost, Tui Organic Seed Raising Mix and Tui Organic Vegetable Mix. See entry details below.

WIN TUI’S LATEST PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS

Tui’s easy-to-use plant protection products are safe around bees and other beneficial insects but very effective against pests and diseases. Read more at www.tuiproducts.co.nz We have six twin-packs to give away, each containing one Tui Insect Control for Flowers and one Tui Disease Control for Fruit & Veges, valued at $20 per pack. See below for entry details.

We all have those times when our garden produces fruit and veges faster than we can eat them. This attractively illustrated new book is all about gluts – how to manage them and how to make the most of them. Learn how to spread your harvest so it all doesn’t come at once. Learn the finer points of how to store, preserve, ferment, dry or freeze your crops so they may be enjoyed throughout the year. Be in to win a copy of ‘Grow Your Own Eat Your Own’ (valued at $40). See entry details below.

‘The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit’

By Matthew Biggs, Jekka McVicar and Bob Flowerdew In 640 beautifully presented pages, this substantial reference book is a treasure trove for keen growers of edibles, beginner or otherwise. In palatable bites it offers cultivation notes, recipes, botanical points of interest, plus fascinating tidbits of history. Find out more about what you already grow while you discover plants you hadn’t even thought of. Be in to win a copy of ‘The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit’ (Valued at $50). See entry details below.

Clondeglass: Creating a Garden Paradise By Dermot O’Neill

This is the story of a beautiful Irish garden written by its creator, Dermot O’Neill who rescued it from the edge of collapse. Season by season, Dermot describes his ten year journey creating his dream garden, profiling his favourite plants and peppering his prose with valuable tips on how to create a perennial border, a rose garden, a courtyard, a potager and more. Be inspired! Be in to win a copy of ‘Clondeglass: Creating a Garden Paradise’ (Valued at $60). See entry details below.

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Sept 13-Sept 14 NZ Edible Garden Show, Hawke’s Bay www.nzediblegarden.co.nz

Nov 8-9 Jassy Dean Garden Safari, Waiheke Island. www.jassydeantrust.co.nz

Oct 31-Nov 9 Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular www.gardenfestnz.co.nz

Nov 17-20 NZ Garden and Art Festival, Bay of Plenty.

Oct 31-Nov 9 Taranaki Fringe Garden festival www.taranakigardens.co.nz Nov 6-9 Hunters Garden Marlborough www.gardenmarlborough.co.nz

Nov 29 Great Barrier Island Spectacular by Nature Garden Tour www.thebarrier.co.nz To list your gardening event on our website, email us at info@nginz.co.nz

WEEDBUSTERS SPOT THE IMPOSTER!

Common pampas (Cortaderia selloana) an invasive weed from South America, is often mistaken for NZ native toetoe. The most obvious difference between the two is that toetoe grows from the base of the plant at ground level, whereas pampas builds up a base that can rise up to a metre above the ground, with dead leaf bases that spiral like wood shavings. Common pampas and its cousin, purple pampas (Cortaderia jubata) are also known as cutty grass. Both produce copious seed that travels long distances by wind. Pampas is often the first species to colonise disturbed sites, growing so densely that no native species can establish. It is also provides habitats for possums and rats. Check out www.weedbusters.org.nz for more information, including how to control this weed.

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