Gardening Tips & Trends
While we were away we stayed with family in the south of France, of course it goes without saying that our time with the family and little grandies was the highlight, we also had a fabulous time en...
Read moreThe thing about gardeners is, no matter where we live in the world we are all striving for results, often learning as we grow, and making use of our local surroundings. While we were in the UK we w...
Read moreOh the despair of those pesky white butterflies! The emotions they stir in all of us as we visit our patch. 3 days can be a very long time in garden speak one day everything looks rosy and then nex...
Read moreThis week I have decided to dedicate my blog to the wonders of gardening with AutoPot. Don't get me wrong I love my soil gardens but I have discovered a very happy balance between gardening in the...
Read moreThe challenges of Summer Gardening
Well finally I make it back to the land of writing and sharing. Already its the middle of February and some days I'm not too sure just what I have to show for it. That said, my garden at home and o...
Read moreThis event is fast becoming my favourite! Many customers are coming in store to shop for Christmas, (lots of Joseph Bently Tools are going under Christmas trees this year). Last minute or...
Read moreBanish the winter blues Spring has finally arrived and everything is growing. You can see the new growth on the trees and the paddocks are finally coming away again. Just a little less rain would...
Read moreWe have been in our business for five years come the 1 st of July, and now it's time to hand over the reins to a wonderful couple who we know will strive to take Otaki Hydroponics and Garden Suppli...
Read moreIf I had to choose just one subject about gardening that I felt was one of the most important topics it would have to be soil health. After all, every other aspect of gardening will fall short if ...
Read moreSince I have been in our gardening business I have developed a love of many new aspects of gardening, I have learnt truck loads and obviously still learning. The main thing I have learnt is to neve...
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