Things I want to achieve in September 2026 The garden continues to look good and in good order, but with a few corners that still need love, but on the whole it is technically organised. There is nothing like having to keep it looking good just in case someone might want to conduct an interview in it! The joys of writing a gardening book! This … Continue reading Garden list for September
All the signs have changed. Well not all of them, but most of the garden markers in the edible garden have been forced to change. If you remember back to this blog post > Change is afoot < where I discussed necessary changes to the layout of the garden in an attempt to defeat the dreaded Tomato Potato Psyllid. The format I chose was a … Continue reading Latest Post: All the signs have changed.
Things I want to achieve in August 2026 I think I’m in a good place – I’ve worked super hard and crossing things off the list. I can safely say I’m not dealing with the leftovers of last season and am now embracing everything the new season needs. It feels good to be here. That doesn’t mean the list isn’t still over ambitious because the … Continue reading Garden list for August.
I HAVE A NEW BOOK – GROWING VEGETABLES I’ve been keeping a secret for the quite some time, that I’ve been dying to tell you all about but couldn’t – until now. I have been working hard behind the scenes on my latest book Growing Vegetables, which is set to be released in all good bookstores across New Zealand on the 13th August 2026. I … Continue reading I HAVE A NEW BOOK – GROWING VEGETABLES
Things I want to achieve in July 2026 Once again I have a huge over ambitious list of things I’d like to get done. So far the winter has been treating me well with loads of endless blue sky days that are a little chilly to start. But, based on last years success of trusting our frost free climate and going early, it would seem … Continue reading Garden list for July.
DIY Peanut Butter – is it worth it? It’s raining. There are no surprises there – we’re deep into winter. So far today we’ve had 36.1mm of liquid sunshine. Obviously, there hasn’t been any gardening, which would be silly – I’m not a duck. So, to keep the gardening spirit alive, I need to look for garden related things to do indoors, and this is … Continue reading DIY Peanut Butter – is it worth it?
Things I want to achieve in June 2026 Better late than never. I have been working on the garden, around the winter weather, playing catch up from our repeated travel absences. But it comes to a point where it is no longer catch up and is more about strategic planning and prep for the impending growing season. There is still plenty of catch up to … Continue reading Garden list for June.
Finally, some plants. We have been blessed with some incredible late autumnal weather. The sun has done nothing but continue to shine and the wind has been little more than a puff. Although it has been a little chilly, which is only to be expected as we make our descent into the cool of winter, but I’m not complaining because it doesn’t get cold enough … Continue reading Finally, some plants.
Getting my hands dirty After an extended absence from the garden, it is very easy to procrastinate. The biggest obstacle is the sheer enormity of what needs to be done. Weeds don’t just pop up in isolated places. Wherever there is bare earth there is an opportunity for something undesirable to make itself at home. Standing at the garden gate, observing a garden with a … Continue reading Getting my hands dirty
Where have I been? I’ve been all over the place and barely in my own garden, although I have spent a lot of time in pretty amazing gardens in some incredible journeys. I’ve travelled across New Zealand a few times, and internationally I spent some time in Australia, Norfolk Island and Tahiti but now I’m pleased to be home with an empty calendar for the … Continue reading Where have I been?
