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North Canterbury
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the underlying structure of our landscape and harness the natural energy flows of water, wind and sun I once more find myself hauling heavy loads of straw around the garden.
May 09, 2021
Cherry tree
The bright autumn colours of the wild cherry tree.
May 10, 2010
Autumn bounty
It's harvest time and wine is brewing. This year we got our first real crop of pumpkins, a few of which are pictured here. Also, impressive grape production resulted in 4 litres (7kg) of fermented fruit and an equal amount of cider. Winter is shaping up to be tasty.
May 18, 2013
Common name
feijoa, pineapple guava
Botanical name
Acca sellowiana
Family
Myrtaceae
Flowers
Pink
Diameter
4.00
Height (m)
4
Forest layer
shrub
Drought tolerance
Edible
Evergreen
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Propagation method
Graft
Autumn
Autumn is here and I couldn't resist making this autumn bouquet, combining flowers and leaves in an array of autumnal hues. It brings some nature into the house and gives a nice feeling of the seasons passing.
April 18, 2011
Autumn plant propagation
Date
April 15, 2017
Details
From cuttings
- Kiwifruit (Actinidia)
- Strawberry tree (Arbutus)
- Citrus
- Kakabeak (Clianthus)
- Loquat (Eriobotrya)
- Feijoa
- Fig (Ficus)
- Fuchsia
- Gazania
- Hebe
- Lemon balm (Melissa)
- Mint (Mentha)
- Oregano / Marjoram (Origanum)
- Geranium (Pelargonium)
- Rosemary
- Sage (Salvia)
- Myrtus ugni
- Wisteria
- Blueberry - Blue Dawn
Division
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb division until early spring
Available
March
April
May