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Sarah the GardenerOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023

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7 hours ago

Our Christmas tree is up. As nothing in nature is really perfect, we like to get a tree from the farm next door. Last year it was wonderfully wonky, but this year it as a little more balanced as it had a prime location in the midst of our newly renovated front room. I absolutely love it! : o) ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

I'm not very good with houseplants, and since I was away they may have become even more neglected.Today I was surprised to find my cyclamen A: still alive, but also B: infested with aphids. I mean - how did they even get in the house?! It does prove that a poorly plant is a magnet for pests and disease.So I removed the dodgy leaves, gave the plant a spray Yates NZes NZ Nature's Way Fruit and Vegie Gun and am hoping for great results.Now I wonder how my other houseplants are doin#notsponsoredjustusingwhatihavegWhatIHave ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

I love growing tomatoes, but they can be a bit of a drama queen with so many things that can go wrong. My greatest threat is the Tomato Potato Psyllid. But this year I am determined to have a fabulous and abundant harvest so this is what I'm doing to keep my tomatoes safe and healthy. : o)Click on the link to my blog to find out all the details: ... See MoreSee Less

Latest Post: Tomatoes are the Star.

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Tomatoes are the Star In my opinion, in a summer garden – of all the wide range of plants that can be grown, the tomato is the superstar. The one that just owns the season. Sweetcorn could ...

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4 days ago

The end of an era. My humble Upright Rosemary is no more. I had no choice but to cut it down and pull it out of the garden because it was quite dead.But it will live on in the tiny little branch that layered itself and grew roots and the hundreds of cuttings that form the hedge in the Rock Garden.I've kept its branches and will use them in the summer to add flavoured smoke to our BBQs. It will be wonderful. : o) ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

As the official grounds keeper for the backyard Pickleball Court, Blossom the GARDENA Sileno Life Robotic Lawn Mower is up to the job of keeping the lawn ready for play at anytime.A good lawn is essential to ensure our friendly backyard games this summer are fun, not frustrating. Games will be won and lost and memories will be made. : o)#sponsored #Roboticlawnmower ... See MoreSee Less

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