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Adding a bit of life to the garden can be as simple as upcycling what you have at home. These wee beauties (left) were a lockdown project made by our editor’s children. Turns out, Fiona Michels has some great creations in her garden too. This gorgeous owl (right) my husband made for me out of an old shovel that sits on an old spade. Facebook family Growing microgreens is a quick way to beef up the greenery on winter plates. Kirsty Tough agrees, sharing her tips with the Facebook family. We have been loving microgreens in our salad over the last couple of weeks. Have been resowing them too. It’s cheap and easy and so yum! We’ve been using McGregor’s micogreen mix, which is full of basil, beets, mizuna, rocket and other goodies. I have no seed-raising mix so have been growing them like sprouts. We’ve been talking about herbs a lot lately, sharing tips for how to keep these culinary delights growing. Lesley Gambrill passed on this advice from gardener Thai Ong: If chives are planted under apple and pear trees they will deter and hopefully get rid of codling moth. You’ll feel a box of birds The monthly arrival of delicious, nutritious wild bird feed will keep you and your feathered friends happy through the colder months. Subscription packs starting from $40! Go to shop.topflite.co.nz for great cost savings when you subscribe Our editor’s day was made when a package of seeds arrived from Kiwi Gardener contributor Rachel Vogan. We discovered plenty more acts of kindness going on of late, including this one described by Awhina Kingi. A friend took the time to check my property during level four while I was in another area for the lockdown. She literally passed by the house to get shopping and so stopped in to water and save my plants from dying, making the month of separation from my garden a bit easier knowing it was being checked on. It was a huge relief. The feijoa muffin recipe we pulled from the Kiwi Gardener archives was a hit with many, including Christine Dew, who shared her results. I swapped out ginger for bran and chia. Very yummy! gardener.kiwi kiwigardener 11
your garden planner Rebecca Lees and Rachel Vogan provide us with the top tasks to complete this month. Whether you wish to follow the phases of the moon or are looking to simply prioritise your time, this area is designed to help you take note of what you wish to achieve. Wednesday Thursday 1 3 FRIDAY 2 4 SATURDAY If you’re planning on planting fruit trees, the 3rd and the 4th are prime planting days. Also, spend the first four days of July pruning to encourage plant growth. From the 5th till the 12th it’s cultivation mode (and time to plant root crops). From the 13th you can take a well-earned break, and focus on pest reduction, harvesting and pruning to decrease growth. It’s also a good time to clear away diseased leaves and give the place a mid-winter tidy-up. From the 23rd onwards you can sow and transplant if your climate allows, and again on the 30th and 31st continue planting fruit trees and fruiting plants. Check trees and ensure those that need support are still well staked. – Rebecca Lees Sunday Monday 5 Full Moon 4.44PM 6 First Quarter: Most prolific time for sowing and planting above-ground crops. Avoid planting root crops or pruning. Full Moon: Cultivation time – not the time to sow above-ground crops. Prune, lay compost, manure and mulch. Favourable time to plant root crops. TUESDAY Wednesday 7 8 Last Quarter: Barren rest period. Absolute best time to prune. Avoid planting and sowing. Good time for garden maintenance. New Moon: Dig and cultivate. When new crescent appears, sow, transplant and graft above-ground crops. Avoid planting root crops or pruning. 12 kiwigardener gardener.kiwi
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