December plant of this month has got to be our iconic “Christmas Tree” – Pohutukawa aka Metrosideros excelsa. Around Auckland the trees are flowering on cue […]

Also known as Sambucus nigra, Elderberry is a deciduous shrub growing up to 5m tall, but can be pruned or hedged to any height. They will […]

  If you’re planning to go away over Xmas camping, on a boat, to a bach …. take your own lettuce for lovely fresh salads while you’re […]

Not only do Gardenias have highly perfumed and beautiful waxy white flowers, they are also a very useful size & shaped shrub to use in a […]