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Hi neighbours,
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Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
The PICKERS
π Grow Vertical Tomatoes! π
Short on space? Try growing vertical tomatoes! π
Use a sturdy trellis, stakes, or even a hanging structure to train your tomato plants upward instead of outward. Vertical growing boosts airflow around the plants, which helps prevent disease and makes harvesting a breeze! It also maximizses sunlight exposure, leading to healthier plants and juicier tomatoes. π±βοΈ
Perfect for small gardens, patios, or balconies - give it a try and watch your tomatoes thrive this spring! πΏ
HAVE YOU BOOKED - Have you booked us in to collect your surplus garden produce?
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