Sunday, 25 September 2016

New Citrus: Key Lime.

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Well i finally caved and brought a Key Lime tree today. I had tried to resist the urge as i already have way too many Lime trees alread...
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Monday, 12 September 2016

How to make Lemon Curd.

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There's something about Lemon Curd that makes it so luscious,  so delicious. Its a magical mixture of tart Lemonyness, sweet Suga...
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Sunday, 4 September 2016

Spring Blossoms!

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Well its officially Spring! Finally we have made it through the drudgery that is winter. Though the wind, rain & cold still didn'...
Thursday, 1 September 2016

Objects of Desire: Sumo/Dekopon

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The Sumo is an exciting new hybrid of Citrus with an interesting story. Sadly it is yet to come to NZ in either fruit or tree form but i...
Friday, 26 August 2016

New Citrus: Seville Orange & Lemonade.

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This week i spent some time up in the tropical, far north of New Zealand. On the way home i drove through the Orange-growing mecca of NZ ca...
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Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Backyard Lavender Farm

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My wife has been on at me for ages to get rid of our lawn and use it for something useful and I've finally caved and have planted a L...
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Thursday, 11 August 2016

Peaches

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Just thinking of the word “Peach” conjures up an image of yellow, juicy, sweet flesh dribbling down your chin in summer. Peaches epitomis...
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Sunday, 7 August 2016

Common Citrus Diseases & Pests

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Here is a list of the issues that i have come across with growing my Citrus over the years. Some you can be pro-active & spray with thi...
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