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Composting
We’re moving closer towards those cold winter months so its time to start thinking about pruning and using the wealth of material for composting. Angus Stewart explains how we can speed the process up.
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Kitchen gardens
An edible garden that looks as good as it’s harvest tastes is no easy feat. Gardening guru, Angus Stewart points us in the right direction for starting a kitchen garden and lists his favourite edible herbs, plants and flowers.
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Taking Your Garden from Summer to Winter
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time to start preparing your garden for the winter months ahead. Angus Stewart shares his top tips.
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Italian gardens
Angus Stewart is back from a whirlwind tour of Italy and its diverse and opulent gardens. From Lake Como to Florence, he shares with us how the Italians make the best use of their green spaces and what stood out in terms of plants and structure.
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Watering plants in Summer
Our gardens are never more neglected then during the busy Summer months. The strong heat can often leave our plants crying out for a good drink. Angus Stewart gives us his tips for keeping our green space looking its best.
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Christmas plants
Angus Stewart joins us to discuss Christmas plants for your home and garden. from traditional holly and poinsettia to colourful variations of native Christmas bush.
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Christmas bush
Angus Stewart runs us through the latest Christmas bush and hedging options for summer.
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Floriade back to boom for another year
The spring inspired Floriade is back for another year. Head gardener Andrew Forster tells us what we can expect this year’s Style & Design-themes festival.
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Choosing the right plant for you
Stuck on which plant to buy for your garden? Angus Stewart shares what you should be looking for while at the nursery, from root systems, to potting.
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Spring Gardening
Spring is right around the corner so its time to get back into the garden. Our resident garden guru Angus Stewart gives us some useful tips and tricks to spice things up.
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Prepare your vegie garden for Spring
Prepare your vegie garden for Spring early, by planting for an early crop of tomatoes. Angus Stewart teaches us how.
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Winter Gardening Secrets: transplanting
Winter is the best time for transplanting. Our resident gardening guru Angus Stewart tells us how to do this and keep your plants’ roots intact.
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Italian Gardening Secrets
Fresh from his recent trip to Italy, our resident gardener Angus Stewart shares some of the secrets to growing your own luscious Italian garden.
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Grow your own heirloom vegetables
Ever wanted to grow your own heirloom vegies? Clive Blazey from the Diggers Club teaches us how.
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Rain-roofing your garden
Gardening guru Angus Stuart shares his expert tips for saving your lawn and plants from this season’s torrential rain conditions.
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Contemporary Gardens
Matt Leacy, director of Land Art Landscapes, believes we are steering away from growing structured gardens, and are experimenting more with garden walls and less traditional methods.
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MiNDFOOD Radio: Angus Stewart
Our resident gardening guru Angus Stewart gives us his simple steps for starting your own vegie garden at home.
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MiNDFOOD Radio: Dan Rutherford
Award-winning garden landscaper Dan Rutherford is back to talk to MiNDFOOD radio about sculptures in the garden, what to choose to suit your eco-oasis.
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MiNDFOOD Radio: Dan Rutherford
Geologist turned award-winning landscape designer Dan Rutherford talks to MiNDFOOD radio about how to approach garden design for Christchurch’s changing landscape.
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MiNDFOOD Radio Epsiode 4: Angus Stewart
Our resident gardening guru Angus Stewart talks to us about composting and how our kitchen scraps can be turned into organic gold. MiNDFOOD reports.
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