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January/February 2012
Southern Woods has joined forces with Southern Cross Truffles to form 'Growing Gourmet' - watch for web launch late January. Full list of 2011 survey winners. Plants for shade and the dry season. Plants to grow to attact bees into your garden, and the reasons why! |
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November/December 2011
A reminder to recycle your pots and help our environment! Learn about the value of tree lucerne and flax. Coping with grass grub - a few helpful suggestions. Topiary - great for formal design, check out our range in the nursery. Christmas hours for 2011/2012. |
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September/October 2011
Last call for OG plants, before the soil heats up and they start sprouting! Time to now concentrate on planting natives - give them the best start possible with a combi-guard. Lots of tips for spring planting, plus a reminder to think about getting a landscape plan sorted if you're overwhelmed... |
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July/August 2011
Come and attend our annual Fruit Tree Pruning Demo this Saturday, 23rd July. Read about the hidden uses of Myrtus communis and Cornus mas. See great photos of the students at West Melton School planting natives as part of our Annual Native Planting Competition for Selwyn Primary Schools. |
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May/June 2011
Plants to attract birds like waxeyes and fantails into your garden at this time of year. The many varied uses of poplars. Environmental effluent - read about the importance of looking after our waste, and putting it to good use. An update on the OTTR (Old Tai Tapu) planting... |
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March/April 2011
Wow - the autumn colours are really kicking in! Read about some of the top plant choices to provide you with stunning colours at this time of year. Also, a few hints on running a sustainable garden by collecting your own rain water. Don't forget to take advantage of the Site Visits by our highly qualified staff at the nursery! |
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January/February 2011
Read about bees in the garden - their importance, and how to keep them there. Now is the time to be thinking about plants that need minimal water, and to be considering which shade trees to plant for future summers... Also, our large range of bagged edible fruits and plants. |
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November/December 2010
Learn how to control grass grub. See some awesome photos of different topiary options and come check out our topiary plants in the nursery! A real insight into worm composting - what it's about and how to do it, plus some very handy links. Enticing Edibles - how and what to plant for some great edible options in your garden... |
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September/October 2010
Best wishes to those affected by the big 'quake of Sept 4th! Check out specials on large grade leyland cypress. Info and lovely pics of Acer 'Autumn Blaze' and Prunus 'Kanzan'. Last chance to arrange collection or delivery of OG stock. Lots of spring tips for the garden and lifestyle block. |
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July/August 2010
Examples of what you can plant in a mixed shelter. OTTR - the Old Tai Tapu Road planting group - learn about what they've been doing, and how you can become part of it. Local Selwyn primary schools are once again being judged for the annual native planting competition held bby Southern Woods and Te ara Kakariki. The Kyoto Protocol and planting for carbon credits - get the low-down in layman's terms! |
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May/June 2010
Learn about poplars - their uses and benefits. Have you ever tried truffles? They are a real delicacy, and are now being grown here in Canterbury! Maybe this is an opportunity for you to invest in if you have a spare paddock or two? |
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March/April 2010
Some great options for shade trees - very handy at this time of year... Also relevant - plants that need minimal water - keep it practical, and look after our precious resources! Those of you who have a thing for bees, this is the issue for you! |
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November/December 2009
Otahuna - a hidden gem nestled in behind Tai Tapu. Worm Composting - find out the why's, where's and what-fors.Got trouble with grass grub or black aphids? Here's some handy tips.... Don't forget to pop a couple of Southern Woods vouchers into your Christmas cards this year! |
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September/October 2009
Check out a really interesting article on dryland and fodder planting. Now is the time to plant a woodlot- find out the ins and outs of doing so... Grevilleas - check out our range - they're great for attracting birds into your garden, and for coping with hot summers! |
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July/August 2009
Check out the links to different funding opportunities when planting natives. All Open Ground stock is now arriving in, including fruit, poplars, willows and pines. Find out how planting natives near vineyards can help with pest birds. Why is it better to have green landscaping rather than paving and concrete? |
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May/June 2009
Results of our survey/competition from the South Island Field Days. Read about poplars and their benefits. Why do leaves change colour and fall? Broadfields Garden - a hidden garden extravaganza! |
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March/April 2009
Autumn - the perfect time for planting! Get inspiration from Ellerslie! Halswell Quarry - why not visit sometime soon and see the great native planting! DEMO DAY at Southern Woods April 26th - a focus on what you can do with natives - from shelter and water-race planting, to formal design.... Register now! |
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January/February 2009
Results of the Primary School native garden competition! Visit Harts Creek - full instructions on how to get there. Plants for hot, dry conditions - very timely! Did you want to plant your own riparian strip - here's a couple of starters... |
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November 2008
Southern Woods is currently in the process of judging several primary schools for their new native gardens. This has been held in conjunction with Te ara Kakariki, Mitre10 Mega Hornby, and the Selwyn District Council. |
