FEBRUARY ALL ABOUT GARDENING With Michael Coulter Michael opened February’s meeting with the introduction of a ‘special’ table and problem board that would be available for those members who often wanted to ask a question but did not feel comfortable speaking in an open forum. They would be able to place their questions on the … Read More
All About Gardening, December 2011 with Michael Coulter On checking the rain gauge, it was found that we had 25 mms of rainfall last night. Michael asked whether everybody had seen the cabbage trees this season. It was the most prolific flowering he had ever seen. Maori legend has it that if the cabbage trees … Read More
With water restrictions in force much of this months talk was again about ways of making hand watering more effective. The use of lengths of nova flow drainage pipes put in the ground near trees and shrubs that can be filled with water on permitted days will direct the water into the root zone of … Read More
Here are four simple steps to make it easier and quicker to prune your winter roses Remove all the dead and dying branches. Remove all the crossing branches (these grow from one side of the bush to the other) Remove oldest wood (easily identified by the grey corky bark) – aim to have three to … Read More
The cooler winter months are excellent to shift plants around your garden or give them away to your friends for their garden. This is a great job and lots of fun especially if you change your mind. As part of your garden planning you will identify plants that should be placed elsewhere for best effect. … Read More