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Curated selection of gift ideas for keen gardeners
Gifts for Gardeners: Ideas They'll Actually Use

Stuck for what to buy a keen gardener? Ideas they'll actually use, sorted by budget.

Winter New Zealand garden with frost protection and bare branches
The Bugg Winter Garden Guide

Winter is not a quiet season for gardeners who know what to do. Prune, plan, maintain your tools, and get a head start on spring.

Garden tools being sharpened with a whetstone and file
How to sharpen your garden tools

A sharp tool is a safe tool. Learn how to sharpen secateurs, spades, hoes and more with our step-by-step guide. Because blunt is not a vibe.

Japanese Hori Hori knife being used for weeding and planting
How to Use a Hori Hori Knife: The One Tool That Does Almost Everything

Part knife, part trowel, part saw. The 12 jobs a hori hori does, plus how to use, choose and care for yours.

Poly tunnel covering raised beds to extend the growing season
Poly Tunnels: How to Extend Your Growing Season in NZ

Extend your growing season with a poly tunnel. How to set up, heat and manage a poly tunnel in NZ conditions for year-round growing.

Net tunnel and frost cloth protecting garden crops year round
Net and Frost Cloth NZ: Protecting Your Plants Year-Round

Keep birds, bugs and frost off your garden year-round. How to choose and use net and frost cloth for NZ conditions.

Effective microorganisms being applied to garden soil
Effective Microorganisms in the Garden: What Is EM and How to Use It

Effective microorganisms can transform your soil and compost. What EM is, how it works, and how to use it in your NZ garden.

Essential planting tools including trowels, dibbers and hand forks
The Essential Planting Tools Guide

The tools that make planting easier and more precise. A guide to the essential planting tools every serious gardener should have.

Worm farm with tiger worms processing kitchen scraps into castings
The Complete Guide to Worm Care

Composting worms thrive when their environment is right. Everything you need to know about worm care, whether you're starting out or troubleshooting.

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