Author: Minette Tonoli

The cherry tomatoes are dripping fruit… and it’s a race to get to them before the birds do! But what…

While I know this is supposed to be a retrospective post, I feel it will be remiss if I don't…

Moon calendar planting is often scoffed at, and on the other hand sometimes even given magical credence… and I’ve been…

And just like that, it is a new year! 2018 marks the 5th year that I’ve lived in New Zealand,…

When life gives you rose petals… make rose petal jam (or jelly)! Every day that my Westerland climbing rose is…

Their white and yellow daisy heads nod on their stems above the fresh apple-scented ferny leaves as bumblebees and bees…

A brand new year! Happy New Year! This edition of the newsletter is a bit longer than normal, but simply…

It is mid Spring, and although some days are still terribly cold, it is a very exciting time in the…

With the wicked wind today, it is best to reflect on gardening last week, than to try and go outside…

With spring really settling into most of the country, it is full-on gardening time! Get ready to sow and grow…