William's Garden Corner

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.

William, SilverSmart gardening columnist

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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