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.

Garden tips from William
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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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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