Yellowing dahlia leaves
Yellow leaves on dahlias are USUALLY down to one of three things. Read on to get an an idea of what can be the cause. If you notice your...
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Aunts Garden
Sep 10, 20206 min read
DAHLIAS- commonly asked questions
A few of the most frequently asked questions
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Aunts Garden
Sep 6, 20202 min read
Frangipani- Poking & twirling
I wanted to share these tricks I learnt from my friends overseas that grow, as I thought some of you might find it fun to try in spring...
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Aunts Garden
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Living Memories
I moved to a family owned property in a semi rural location up north in late 2016 . Generations of my maternal side of the family were...
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Aunts Garden
Aug 7, 20203 min read
Living Memories, Nina's Story
I wanted to continue with the living memories theme because I know that a lot of gardeners become so due to a friend or family member...
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Aunts Garden
Oct 255 min read
Buddha hand citrus
Plant profile NAME: Buddha hand citrus BOTANICAL NAME: Citrus Medica Sarcodactylis TYPE: Evergreen SEASON: late Autumn / winter...
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Awhina Kingi
Oct 232 min read
Tamarillo
NAME: Tamarillo BOTANICAL NAME: Cyphomandra betacea SEASON: HEIGHT: 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm) PLANT CARE: Tamarillos produce their fruit...
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Awhina Kingi
Oct 232 min read
Egyptian Walking Onions
NAME: Egyptian walking onion BOTANICAL NAME: Allium x proliferum SEASON: Bulbils are best planted from March till Sep HEIGHT: 60cm...
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Awhina Kingi
Oct 232 min read
Water Chestnuts Plant profile
NAME: Water Chestnut BOTANICAL NAME: Eleocharis dulcis SEASON: Winter harvest , Spring planting HEIGHT: one to one and a half metres...
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Aunts Garden
Sep 232 min read
Shagbark hickory
Shagbark Hickory Tree (Carya ovata) Description & Height: The Shagbark Hickory is a majestic, deciduous tree known for its distinctive,...
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Aunts Garden
Sep 172 min read
NFC (Near Field Communication) Key ring instructions
To use NFC (Near Field Communication) cards, here’s a simple guide for iPhone and Android devices: What is NFC? NFC cards are small...
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Awhina Kingi
Jul 231 min read
Lucuma (Pouteria lucuma)
Lucuma (Pouteria lucuma) is a subtropical fruit tree native to Peru, known for its unique, sweet flavor and nutritional benefits. To...
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Awhina Kingi
Jul 223 min read
Growing and Using Earth Gems
Growing Earth Gems: Climate and Soil: - Earth gems thrive in cool, temperate climates and well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to...
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Aunts Garden
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Dahlias and digital lessons
Did you know we offer digital lessons in various topics, along with exotic seeds? For just $5NZD get a downloadable PDF with step-by-step...
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Aunts Garden
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Annona cheromola (Cherimoya or Custard Apple)
Annona cheromola (Cherimoya or Custard Apple) The parent tree drops almost ripe fruit which are still hard but will ripen within two...
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Aunts Garden
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Arachis hypogea (Black Spanish peanut)
Arachis hypogaea ‘Black Spanish’ A bush-type peanut that produces very black-skinned seeds. This clone has been grown by us for 10 years...
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Aunts Garden
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Brassica carinata “Garlic Kale"
Brassica Carinata “Garlic Kale, Ethiopian Mustard, Texel Greens”. Use young leaves for salads, and older ones for cooking. Easier and...
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Aunts Garden
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Capsicum pubescens (Black Seeded Chilli)
Capsicum pubescens (Black Seeded Chilli) There are two varieties, a red fruited one which is quite prostrate and an orange fruited type,...
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Aunts Garden
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Carica papaya ‘Red Lady’ dwarf hybrid
Carica papaya (Tropical Pawpaw) ‘Red Lady’ dwarf hybrid. Plants grow against a north-facing brick wall in Northland where they are wind...
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Aunts Garden
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Porophyllum coloratum (Bolivian Coriander)
Annual extensively used as a herb in parts of South and Central America, it isan integral ingredient in Mexican cuisine and the chopped...
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