Gardening A-Z

Pot purple primulas for pretty patios. Now there’s a tongue twister for you. Actually planting primulas isn’t that complicated. And, don’t worry if purple or lavender’s not your thing they come in a range of colours.

Instead of swinging by the service station for a decaying bouquet this mother’s day, make your mum a living flower arrangement that she can enjoy all winter long. After all, it’s the thought that counts.

“Indoor pots look great and are more cost effective than buying cut flowers,” says Awapuni gardening guru, Tod Palenski.

“They’re easy to grow from many of the seedlings you would normally plant outdoors.”