Who needs a winter wonderland for Christmas?!
When most people around the world think of Christmas, they picture snowflakes, snowmen,Santa’s sleigh ploughing through the snow… all very, very cold things! Here in New Zealand, things are [...]
Why homemade giftsare better than store-bought presents
A homemade gift is a thoughtful gift. It shows the recipient that you have put some real effort into making it instead of picking up something off the shelf. Anyone can do that! But it takes a [...]
Gift ideas for garden lovers
If you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas, this little tongue twister might help: “Garden lovers love gorgeous garden gifts.” In other words, give a gorgeous garden gift to a garden lover and [...]
Every Big Job Starts With A Peg
The peg might seem like a small and humble piece of timber but as every big job starts with one, its importance can never be overstated. The peg can be a strong support when you’re concreting, or [...]
Stake Your Tree The Right Way
This is a blog post about staking trees…or not staking trees. It might seem that all young trees need extra support but in fact, most trees don’t need to be staked. Staking trees that don’t need [...]
Cool As A Cucumber! Your Guide To Growing Them
Cucumbers really ARE cool. They’re the subtle and refreshing taste of summer that we all love, either in a salad, on a sandwich, or even in a gin and tonic. (Just a slice in your G&T mind [...]