growing tag
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Soil type/conditioning for growing peppers Are there any pepper growers out there who can tell me what type of soil is best for growing peppers. I know it's too late to plant them now, but would like to prepare my soil over winter so I'm ready for Spring. |
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Growing cotton in NZ Apparently it's unlikely to be a success, but I'd love to give it a go in a greenhouse situation. I remember reading years ago about someone growing cotton plants successfully here, and wondered if anyone on here has any experience of it - or suggestions ... |
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Best tips for growing hydrangeas. Does anyone have some good sound advice to growing hydrangeas in Southland please? What really makes them flourish? TIA |
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Getting rid of ivy growing on Pohutakawa Hi I have Ivy growing on a tall Pohutakawa tree in the house we just bought. Its about 15 feet high. Went to Kings Plant Barn and the guy recommended Round Up Gel on the leaves which I can reach with a step ladder. I did this last week but because 70% of ... |
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Growing pumpkins how many weeks months to grow from seeds? I moved in a nice modern flat with my mate and we are planning on a small vege garden I spent many hours weeding etc and any garden tips would be good to know. |
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Growing herbs inside help please any tips for growing any herbs in side over winter please . I know nothing and would love most of Herbs used in Asian cooking :) |
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Glass house growing in the winter? So what can you grow in the glass house over winter. new to this, any suggestions (legal) ones greatly appreciated. |
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Anyone else still got tomatoes growing ? I've still got tomatoes growing, and im in Dunedin. Cant be long now :) Love Tomatoes Any pics? Ill snap some pictures tomorrow if anyone can do the same. |
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Blank Canvas Quick growing trees etc ? Hi people am about to move And like most 'social housing houses' it's just lawn and more lawn. And all flat grrrrrr Ok I want to bring in some birds if I can will move my feeders But would love to have a few fast growing trees as well. any ideas? So |
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Growing vegetables from seed Thinking about using egg trays to start them. Any thoughts on a good seed raising mix. Haven't raised plants from seed before, thinking they will need warmth and light to get them started. Any tips please. |
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Growing flowers from seed Ive got a planter box and would like to grow flowers from seed in there, that will flower for a decent amount of time. Im in Wgtn so its still rather cool at the moment. Preferably low maintenance ones. Any ideas are appreciated. |
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What really gets hydrangeas growing? I have alot of cuttings starting to burst into life & will repot them up before I transplant them out. Any tips on what to plant with them please? A large dose of compost or fertiliser? TIA |
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Help keep maiden heir fern growing Hi I am in Invercargill, and love maiden heir ferns, the trouble is that I keep buying them as I keep killing them off. Any tips that I can keep them alive longer then 6 week or so. Cheers |
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Growing yams 1st time Please help I have never grown yams before. Do I put them in the ground with the bit of root down or that facing up .I would love to give them ago |
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Advice needed please on growing Runuculus I love the runuculus (probably spelt wrong) flower and have planted them in a pot all have shot up but before flowering all the outside leaves are yellowing. I cannot find advice for NZ growing on line. I have them in all day sun at the moment. |
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Secret of growing carrots? What is the secret to growing decent carrots from seed? I have tried Manchester Table and carrot seed tapes and have had problems with both. Problems such as, carrots splitting, pale colours and small size. Any advice will be gratefully receiv |
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Any one growing/grown yams? tips please Just purchased some yams from the vege shop that are sprouting in the hope they will grow more yams for me. Ive heard they are like oxalis so plant them where you want them to be forever. anything else? |
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Growing Passionfruit About 3 weeks ago we planted a new Passionfruit Vine and it is now looking sick with one of the two main leaves dropping off. A couple of years ago we tried and the thing died fairly quickly. Any ideas on what we are doing wrong please. |
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Growing chillies for the first time any advice ? I have bought sizzler and bird eye hot . The lady at the garden store said they were best grown in pots . Any advice would be great as I'm a gardening novice :) |
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Growing yams I found a bag of yams sprouting in the back of my fridge. can anyone tell me how deep / distance apart i should plant these. Do I treat them like potatoes and mound up the soil around the stems as they sprout? any suggestions? |
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Sticky fast growing weed in Kaiapoi I have that fast growing sticky weed stuff trying to tack over the garden. I don`t know anything about gardens or weeds so any ideas on how to sort this obnoxious thing out! Help, Help, Help, need sorted for a relaxing xmas. |
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Please help: Fast growing trees along fenceline? Our neighbours have done a fantastic job of clearing shrubs and cutting down trees on their section, which has left us naked, bare and exposed along the back of our place, which now includes a full view from their backyard into our bedroom window. Does an... |
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Blackberries, we have wild blackberries growing up the bank and smothering trees and plants. Is there any spray that just kills blackberries and won't damage other plants. Thanks |
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Mushrooms growing in the grass in back yard. We recently have mushrooms growing in the grass in back yard, we have three young children, who could possibly eat them, I keep removing them, (the mushrooms), they keep growing back, is there any sort of poison spray i can spray on like a type of weed ki... |
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Quick growing garden for sandy place. My move is about to happen in the next couple of weeks and if I get good weather I will start asap.I want firstly to get things that grown in sand,I am fine with the hand watering.The biggest no, no is Grannies Bonnets I dislke them so much.I really don&#... |
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Tomato growing - help please! I am not a very experienced gardener, so hoping someone with some knowledge will be able to help me.I have several tomato plants (honeybee!) they are small, anyway.They are covered in green tomatoes.Will these tomatoes ripen now, in Southland, or not!If n... |
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Growing vegis in winter Have recently planted out cabbage and silverbeet.We get frosts up to about minus 6 degrees.Should I enclose the areain plasticyour thoughts on how they will cope without protection from frosts.I have never grown vegis in the winter before but thought I wo... |
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Growing in my Lawn I think you need to click on your picture to make it big! |
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Growing strawberries in vertical planter I'm going to grow my strawberries in a large vertical type planter this next summer, to save room in my small vege garden, how would/do you do it! I'm just after ideas at this stage, want to get onto this this autumn. At this stage i've priced... |
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Growing Brocoli? Is it true that it's best to pinch out the main stem to promote the growth of more than one head! |
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Plant Identification. Could someone tell me what plants these are so i can google them to see what their growing habits are just The first one looks somewhat like a seedling virginia creeper. http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/virginia_creeper.htm The second, rhu |
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Potato growing specialists! Gardening question Have grown potatoes for the first time . dug a lot up a couple of weeks ago, but some are pretty hard. others a bit green.Any suggestions why!(Live in Wellington and have had a rather warm summer)Many thanks |
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Pumpkin plants growing well but not producing? Hey people my pumpkin plants are growing very very well like they have taken over maybe a 15 square meter area, however they are not producing the pumpkins them self, like there are 2 maybe 3 growing so far! anyone know what my problem could be or how I c... |
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Growing lemongrass hey, I'm living in hamilton . can I grow lemongrass! what do I need to do! TIA! |
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Growing courgettes My plants are lovely and big ,they flower then the courgette forms ,grows about 4 cm then drops off .Am I over watering ! I had great crop last year ,but this year nil .Live in ChCh .Thanks |
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Raspberry and Boysenberry growing. Best results Hi, I am keen to grow a couple of raspberry and a couple of boysenberry plants. Those of you with successful plants, what was the best thing you did regarding positioning, etc for good fruiting! |
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What is the fastest growing hedging? We are in the BOP and want to plant a hedge along our 80 metre driveway.What would you recommend that grows quickly! |
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Elderberry growing in your area, christchurch Hi , trying to harvest some elderberry but my recipe needs more than what I have got to make it with, -can any one help me with access to some more-just message me on my Facebook page-Michelle Lagatule -thanks in advance |
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Growing garlic, help please? Hello! I was wondering if I could please get some help on growing garlic. Firstly, do you have to let your cloves sprout before you plant them in the ground! I heard you plant them in the Winter time, is this the start, middle or end of Winter! Is it poss... |
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Good medium for growing cuttings in. Want to make it up myself.a bit dear to buy from shops. I know you want good drainage,but what do I use to makefor myself.Thanks. |
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Growing your on tobacco Anyone done it keen to learn more |
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Growing pumpkin Hi. What do people do with their pumpkin vines! i.e. do you break off any of the stems that are shooting out all over the place or do you just let them go wild. I usually do (let them go for it everywhere) but remember hearing something about taking out t... |
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Shasta Daisies - Growing Tips Do Shasta Daisies really need full sun!Also, do they tolerate wind!Any advice at all on Shasta Daisies would be appreciated.Thanks. |
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GLOXINIA. Can anyone offer any advice on propogating and growing gloxinias Can anyone offer any advice on propogating and growing gloxinias |
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Garlic growing seed heads My garlic is starting to turn brown and is starting to sprout seed heads, is it ok to leave in the ground or should I dig it! I have never grown garlic before so are not to sure on just when to dig it. TAI |
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NZ Gardener Magazine Get Growing Campaign 2008 Hi Julie. :~). we did have a lovely Christmas thanks. hope you did too. and that you have a 2008 that is just the way you would like it to be. Cheers. Julie |
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Plant ID Please. Have thishttpimagestrademeconzphotoserverfull244187904jpgall over a tree we have growing up in the goat paddock .Cut one of the branchs. is it hollow.and its leaf is quite pionty.and it had loads of those green bud things . Have no idea, but have one in front yard,we think its growen from a seed from bird poo. |
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Cidermaking and growing any folks interested in forming a group dedicated to the finer points of the apple cider renewal that is gaining momentum pooling of knowledge and resourcesetc from the enthusiast to the serious intender of cider production craft cider cidery cellars etc ... |
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Growing blueberries okay so went to pick some up at supermarket as saw man putting them out - $4-99 he said i thought nup will go with the 2 chips of strawberries. love blueberries though and came home to a gardening brochure with a blueberry plant in it!mmm $18 so what i wo... |
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Growing butternut pumpkins in containers? is this possible! We have our other veges growing in containers because we want to take them with us when we move - hoping to be in our own home early next year. Can butternuts be grown in containers! I have raised a few plants from seeds and they a |
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Peat Plants- any of these growing at your place? Wow ,I didn't realise there are so many. Scroll down for photos of them |
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Growing apple cucumber tips please I have never eaten or grown it dies any have any tips please! Do you get many off one plant and how big do theyget! Tia |
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Passionfruit growing tips any one? We have had numerous goes at growing pasion fruit vines , it looks like it may have a bug but not sure, given plenty of water and fertiliser any help thanks. |
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Anyone growing blackberries or raspberries? That's great that you got some raspberries, I didn't get any raspberries this season. |
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Growing grass I live in West Auckland. My small garden is shady. There are bare patches here and there. What is the best time to sow grass seeds and what seeds are good for shady lawn? Any advice regarding preparation, fertilizer and watering would be appreciated. Than... |
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Growing plants from seeds question. I am not a gardener so please forgive my ignorance! During lockdown I was browsing the seeds for sale category and bought a couple of packets. Apparently sewing them direct into the pot in potting mix isn't recommended but as I only have a dozen seeds in ... |
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If growing a couple of plants gets legal . will we be able to buy seeds on Trade Me? |
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Growing tobacco. bumping because I can |
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Fast growing screening hedge recommendations Oh dear, oh dear. When are people going to understand that plants are growing things and take time! It doesn't matter if they are growing at your place or the nursery - they all take time. And that is why you have to pay a lot for larger plants - they've ... |
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Grass not growing well under tree I've tried a shade variety of grass seed but it just hasn't taken off too well. Does anyone know of an alternative to grass which can grow in shade and handle being stepped on by dogs and children etc. Otherwise i may just put in s |
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Seeds growing in fruit i have seen tomato seeds growing in the fruit but today have got pips growing in the core of the apple is there any reason for this |
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Tomatoe Growing Tip I read recently that planting a rotten banana under each Tom plant will produce a better crop, so have followed the advice with my ten plants. So far they appear to look very healthy. |
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Growing two rambler roses? I have a long boring timber fence and wondered about growing two different coloured climbing roses together so that the colours mix? Would this work? And also they would have to be potted as only concrete there. |
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Tomatoe Growing Tip Plant a rotten banana under each tomatoe before planting it out. Break it up with a hand trowel first. Your toms will be the envy of all your friends and family. Last year mine grew over the top of the garage roof. |
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Growing Kumara Has anyone had any success growing it? I've read it's a bit of a fiddle getting plants started. |
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Growing Asparagus Hi I brought a punnet of asparagus plant seedlings from garden centre this weekend. As this is my first time attempting to grow it, can anyone tell me if I can plant it in buckets or are they not deep enough? I don't have much ground space so will n |
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Tomatoes not growing Planted seeds back in August (in small hothouse). Cam up great and are stuck at about 2 inches high. Haven't grown or died in a long time. Never had this before. Think I will have to buy tomato plants instead. Oh, and the courgettes, out of 6 seeds only o... |
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Growing cucumber in tomato mix in pot? Does anyone know if a cucumber is OK in tomato mix, maybe with potting mix added? Are there any additives in tomato mix that cucs don't like! Just checking. Thanks |
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Roses - growing in container/pot I'm thinking about buying two roses from Mitre 10 and seeing how they do in large pots (Sweet Spot Roses). Can any of you experts give me any tips please? |
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Growing sunflower plants i would like to know the best way to grow sunflower plants and what time of year should you do this. have also been told there are many varieties but one that was mentioned was Russian giant or something like that . any help would be great ful |
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Gardening - fast growing edible plants in tropics I would love some gardening advice. I am going to spend 6 months on a small Caribbean island and am on a budget. It's a bit difficult to get to the island so food there is a bit expensive. The house I am staying at has a greenhouse - what plants cou |
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Passionfruit plant not growing? I planted a passionfruit plant in October in full sun with plenty of manure and water. It has grown to about 1.2 metres high, but suddenly stopped growing and the leaves at the top have developed a yellow tinge. Any suggestions on how to improve? |
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Low Ph bed for growing blue berry How do i achieve this? Looking to plant out about 300sq/m |
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Growing feijoas successfully in Central Otago I saw someone recently advertising feijoas for sale at Luggate! I live in Southland & the only way I can extend the growing season of my plant is by growing it in a tunnel house. My variety is "Unique" self fertile. Have 2 more outside but in a north faci... |
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How to get rid of ivy growing on fence We moved to a new house 6 weeks ago. We have ivy covering a back fence, it's coming from our neighbours who are quite happy for us to kill it. What is the best way to do this? We have been cutting in down on our side, you would not believe how much is the... |
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Low growing hedging ideas for formal double hedge We're planting a double hedge at the front of our property after removing large overgrown shrubs. So far have planted a line of Corokia Geenty's Green for the back row. Looking for something as a contrast for the front. Orange or white flowers or berries ... |
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Growing Garlic Question please, Will Supermarket garlic from the USA grow in the garden if planted ? Do they do anything to stop it growing ?>>> |
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Can anyone I.D this"weed" growing in my lawn? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/849958787.jpg |
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Fast growing privacy trees and shrubs I've just had a new boundry fence 2m high built which is great. But because the neighbours are quite close and up higher than me and two of my privacy trees/shrubs were actually Privet and are being removed. I want to plant something that will grow to 3 t... |
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Had any success growing store potatoes as seed? seed potatoes way to expensive to be viable. |
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GROWING FREESIAS For several years I have had huge success in growing these flowers and for some reason the last 2 years they have refusd to bloom or even sprout. I have purchase new bulbs from various sources and still no luck. please can someone help. |
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Growing salad in pots in hot sun = small plants ? Im growing stuff like silver beet and kale in pots in the all day sun but when planted outside in the sun the growing slowed down a lot. They get plenty of water in the afternoons .It there a good food I can put in there? |
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Growing portobellos Hi all, I'm looking for some advice on growing portobello mushrooms. I've done a heap of googling and have a fair idea what the go is but it would be great to hear from anyone who has done a DIY jobby growing them themselves. It seems to be ni |
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Growing mint from seed I hope someone out there has grown mint from seed. I have a corner garden (separate from the other gardens) which I want to fill with mint. So I pulled all the weeds (mostly grass and oxalis) out, dug it over, let is "rest" for a couple of weeks etc and t... |
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Narrow growing hedge/privacy plants 3-4m tall I cant think of any plants that will do what I want. I want to grow a small tree/large shrub next to my 1.8m wooden fence so that it'll add another 1-2 m height - for privacy from the neighbours. The neighbours kids climb onto the top of the fence while i... |
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