Garden Planet

A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening

A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening

We're celebrating spring! Selina presents the meanings behind flowers N-Z.

We're celebrating spring! Selina presents the meanings behind flowers A-M.

We're talking about the weather affecting Garden Planet this week with West Auckland meterologist Albert Chan. Our plant of the week is blooming now despite the weather.

Tree Cropper member Ellen shares all about growing bananas as a crop and convinces Selina and Karyn to join Tree Crops and find out more about grafting, pruning and other fruit tree related growing techniques. Could Auckland be the next banana republic??

Selina learns about plants used in rongoā rākau - Māori Herbal Medicine. What exactly is permaculture? Where can you find heirloom/organic seeds? And Karyn asks... can you eat dandelions?

This episode talks downsizing and learning how to make the most of a small garden. Selina is in love with our plant of the week - lavender.

Selina learns how to care for indoor plants with Fabulous Garden Mama Brigitta’s help. We find out when water, what to feed and how to train our babies to grow healthy and strong. Also our top indoor plants that are easy care and look fabulous.