Growing Sweet Corn in GreenSmart pots Growing sweet corn is one of the most rewarding plants because the plants are very easy to grow and freshly picked sweet corn is amazing. Just the thought of freshly cooked corn dripping with butter …..Here are some tips for growing sweet … Continue reading
Growing Poppies Plant Now
Growing Poppies Introduction to Growing Poppies in New Zealand Growing poppies is simple – just sow and walk away! These plants thrive on neglect. Read on to find out how to get free seeds. I am talking about the blood red poppies associated with ANZAC Day and Remembrance … Continue reading
Growing Broccoli in GreenSmart Pots
Growing Broccoli Growing broccoli is simple. Broccoli is renowned for health properties eg anti cancer. It is an excellent cool season vegetable for picking from late autumn through to early spring. Like a teenage son, Broccoli is hungry and in a hurry! It is probably the most popular … Continue reading
Asian Greens GreenSmart Pots growgoodnz
Asian Greens: Tips for growing in GreenSmart pots Asian greens introduction; When we lived in Shanghai we used to love exploring the wet markets to discover new vegetables to cook. However, we had no way of growing them ourselves as our apartment was a long way from the … Continue reading
Mustard greens handy tips for home gardeners
Mustard greens are extremely easy to grow in GreenSmartTM pots all year round in most parts of New Zealand. They are fast growing (ready to start eating in 40-60 days) and add a nutritious zip to many Asian dishes. They originated in the sub-Himalayan regions of India. These … Continue reading
Broad beans – Plant Now in GreenSmart Pots
Broad beans are incredibly productive for a small area. Broad beans are another of those love em/hate em vegetables. Some people can’t stand them, but for others, broad beans are the heroes of the plate at a time of year when not many fresh veges are ready to … Continue reading