Autumn Episode 31

Tea - Kānuka A New Zealand NativeThree gardening periods this weekBarron - 1st-3rd May - avoid planting. “Spoil your soil with goodness”Sow Root Crops 4th & 5thIn temperate climates sow radish, onions, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, and try ginger too. In frosty zones sow radish, swedes Jerusalem artichoke, and turnips.Cultivate period 6th - 9th Just do a few odd jobs - store away hoses and protect water timers if you intend leaving them in situ over winter, they will explode if frost gets to them, so cover with a box or some sacks.We update you on your winter compost methods.Windowsill gardening - guide to growing micro-greensMain topic - New Zealand growing ZonesBe sure to post your garden photos on Instagram and Facebook and tag both @yourgardencoach.nz & @kingsseedsnz for your chance to win a $20 voucher from Kings Seeds every week.We draw the @nzbulbs competition this Friday 3rd May EARLY! so get your entry in before 7am Friday.Happy gardening everyone Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz