Gardening A-Z
Cabbage
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While it may feel a bit depressing to be thinking about the cooler weather already, if you want to grow your own winter vegetables March is the time to start planting.
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Cabbage tree
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I suggest you use Nitrophoska Blue. Apply to the surface and around the dripline at a rate of one tablespoon per plant.
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Calendula
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Calendulas. Every garden should have them. Not only are they attractive, they've got some amazing anti-viral, anti-genotoxic and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties.
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Capsicum
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If you followed my advice and planted
tomatoes last month, it's time to play matchmaker and introduce them to the trusty capsicum.
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Carnation
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· Border carnations are a hardy member of the dianthus genus
· Carnation is the national flower of Spain.
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Caterpillars
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Cauliflower
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While it may feel a bit depressing to be thinking about the cooler weather already, if you want to grow your own winter vegetables March is the time to start planting.
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Celery
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I have never succeeded in growing blemish free celery. I have tried removing the diseased leaves, I have tried spraying, I have tried ignoring. Prof Walker talks of sowing seed that has been soaked in thiram suspension. Would this help with my seedlings?
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Chives
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Pastas, risottos, quiche, pie, soups and more – there aren’t many dishes chives won’t add a tasty flavour to. They’re a staple herb every cook should have in their vege or kitchen garden.
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Most herbs are handy to have in the garden. When you’re cooking a new Jamie Oliver recipe and you need a sprig of rosemary or a few basil leaves, it’s nice to know you don’t have to pay top dollar for a few stems from your supermarket.
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Cineraria
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This is just my personal opinion, but, when compared to the remaining three seasons, winter can be a bit dull – colour wise.
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Citrus
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The mould is relatively harmless, but indicates that an insect was or is present (usually aphids, whiteflies or scales).
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The rinds of citrus fruit contain citrus oil. Its sweet smell is harmless to people and pets but repels many insects. Because some plants are sensitive to citrus oil, be sure to test first.
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Clivia
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Last year I bought 12 Clivia plants. They look lush & healthy but have not grown at all. When can I expect them to flower?
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Club root
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I have been battling with club root in the veggie garden for some time. Can you tell me if there is a product that can be applied to roots before planting?
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Companion
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Learning which plants to grow together can greatly increase your success in the garden, whether you want to cut down on spraying or watering, attract bees or scare off the neighbour’s cat.
Awapuni gardening guru, Tod Palenski, says companion planting – the idea that certain plants can benefit others when planted next to, or close to one another – has been around for centuries and could be the making of your garden.
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Having a garden is like owning a pet. It needs to be fed, watered, cared for and tended to by an attentive owner.
And if treated properly it will grow, flourish and provide you long-lasting enjoyment.
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Companion planting is the easiest and most environmentally friendly way of preventing pests.
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Onions & carrots: the onions help to keep the carrot root fly at bay, while the carrots do their bit by repelling the onion fly.
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Compost
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Winter may be a dreary time, but keen gardeners can still use the colder months to their advantage. A bit of effort and preparation now and your garden will positively bloom in the summer months.
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Coriander
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Spicy yet tangy hot tikka masala? Tried and true butter chicken? Flaming hot Thai green? Whatever your preference, if curry’s your thing, coriander’s your herb.
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Top chefs will tell you the secret to a great meal is to use the freshest ingredients available. And you can’t get fresher, or more available, than your own garden.
With our increasing love for exotic foods, having a ready supply of Asian herbs and other ingredients growing in your garden is a great way to impress the guests at your next dinner party.
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Corn
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Sweet corn is a fun and handy staple vegetable to have in the garden. It can be eaten straight from the cob – great for encouraging kids to eat more veges – made into fritters, added to salads, and much, much more. And, did I mention, now’s the time to plant it?
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Cornflower
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I’ll be honest – I’m not a fan of all flowers. I’m not going to name names but some are a bit cheesy or old-fashioned and others are a little hard work.
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Cosmo
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I’m going to put myself on the line and say cosmos are one of the easiest plants you can possibly grow. They don’t attract aphids. They don’t catch diseases and they’ll grow in just about any weather conditions.
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2009 has seen Kiwis don their gumboots and gloves and take to the garden in droves.
Nearly everyone knows someone who has dug out their back lawn, pulled out the pots or called in the carpenter to build the perfect vege garden.
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Cottage Garden Mix
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Our Cottage Garden Mix contains a selection of popular cottage garden flowers to brighten up your garden or containers. There are at least 9 plants per bundle.
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Courgettes
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Mmmm courgettes – otherwise known as zucchini. Stuffed, roasted, baked, barbecued or thrown into a simple stir-fry - they're certainly a versatile veg and a great one for the garden.
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