Tea - Kānuka A New Zealand Native
Three gardening periods this week
Barron - 1st-3rd May - avoid planting. “Spoil your soil with goodness”
Sow Root Crops 4th & 5th
In temperate climates sow radish, onions, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, and try ginger too.
In frosty zones sow radish, swedes Jerusalem artichoke, and turnips.
Cultivate period 6th - 9th Just do a few odd jobs - store away hoses and protect water timers if you intend leaving them in situ over winter, they will explode if frost gets to them, so cover with a box or some sacks.
We update you on your winter compost methods.
Windowsill gardening - guide to growing micro-greens
Main topic - New Zealand growing Zones
Be sure to post your garden photos on Instagram and Facebook and tag both @yourgardencoach.nz & @kingsseedsnz for your chance to win a $20 voucher from Kings Seeds every week.
We draw the @nzbulbs competition this Friday 3rd May EARLY! so get your entry in before 7am Friday.
Happy gardening everyone
You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz
Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you’re in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.
