Practical NZ Gardening, Season by Season
Hello, gardeners! I'm William, and I've been growing vegetables and flowers in New Zealand gardens for over forty years. Each week I share what to plant, when to plant it, and how to keep your garden looking its best — no matter your patch size.
Not sure what to do in your own garden?
Ask William — he'll help you work it out, step by step.
Garden tips from William
🐌 William’s Garden Tip — Watch Out for Slugs & Snails
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Companion Planting — Let Your Vegetables Help Each Other
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Winter Is the Best Time to Prune Your Fruit Trees
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Get Your Soil Ready Now for a Great Spring
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Plant Garlic Now for a Summer Harvest
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Wake Up Your Lawn for Spring
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Ian's Garden Corner — Time to Get Those Tomatoes In
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Time to Get the Garden Moving
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William’s Garden Corner: Get Your Potatoes Ready
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William's Garden Corner: The Last Jobs of Winter
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William's Garden Corner: Late Winter Planting
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William's Garden Corner: Winter Pruning Time
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Get Ready for Spring
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William's Winter Garden Wonder
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Meet William
“Helping your garden flourish in every New Zealand season.”
William shares practical NZ gardening tips for every season — from spring planting to autumn preparation, all suited to our unique climate. He's been growing vegetables and flowers in New Zealand gardens for over forty years.
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