Science behind your garden

 

    
 

The home gardener is part scientist,
part artist, part philosopher, part ploughman.

– John R Whiting

 

Science behind your Garden is a new internet resource for home gardeners.
The information has been written with the home gardener in mind, providing an understanding of the fascinating science behind gardening.

It covers the all-important role of water, soil, nutrients and the microscopic bugs that live in soil. It provides information on some of the most frequently grown plants, taking an integrated approach that enables you to manage your garden in balance with the environment. The areas covered are:

  • soil
  • lawn & turf
  • fruit
  • ornamental plantings
  • vegetables.
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Web content has been written by scientists and consultants working with the Crown Research Institutes, Crop & Food Research and HortResearch. Support has come from Athol McCully's Garden Centre, with funding from the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Developed with the home gardener in mind by:
With support from the Government of New Zealand through the Science and Technology Promotion Fund.
Crop & Food Research Hortresearch NZ Royal Society of New Zealand
McCullys Garden Centre
 Nursery and Garden Industry Association