Summer Episode 14

Happy New Year to our lovely listeners. Gosh, it’s hot, gardening is happening early in the morning and after dinner these days, definitely not during the day.Our big concern here in Central Otago is WATERING!!! We’re parched and any rain we have been receiving has barely wet the surface. This is why we MULCH liberally, it really does help retain moisture around the roots.In today's episode - We enjoy a simple cup of Lemon Tea, lemons always uplift my mood, even just to look at them.We talk about this week's garden tasks - What was that about fish scraps?…Plan for sowing root crops on 8th & 9th January.Propagation by layering is a technique to grow new plants from existing plants in your garden.Are you renting and are a wanna-be gardener - we can help… Container gardening is not as tricky as you might think.One of my favourite books - this week we talk about The Dry Garden by Beth Chatto When water becomes precious you’ll find wonderful ideas for Xeriscaping (dry gardening) in this book.Take a look at the @bethchattogardens account on Instagram for more information.Congratulations to Claire for winning the beautiful Garden Journal by @madison_coulter_artist This 10-year journal will bring clarity and purpose to your gardening.Happy gardening, Ali and JenSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz