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Lettuce is the quintessential salad crop and can be grown by anyone in any space, all year around 🥬

5 steps to Lettuce success:
1. Pick a variety that you like to eat
2. Choose a sunny spot and prepare your soil well with organic matter like compost and sheep pellets
3. Add a layer of vegetable mix to plant into
4. Feed every four weeks
5. Keep your lettuce well-watered

It is time to plant Lettuce now!!

Elevate your outdoor space with Gardening Solutionz 'Lavender Bee Brilliant'. Lavender is bred for its compact habit and prolific flowering; this evergreen lavender produces an abundance of dense rich dark purple flowers from early spring through to late summer. This lavender is ideal in a decorative pot, mass planted or as a general garden plant. It is perfect in dried flower arrangement and is renowned for its fragrance 🐝🪻

Peace Lily 🌼

A very elegant indoor plant that is very popular, very hardy and will fit beautifully in every indoor space. Peace Lily has foliage all year round and gorgeous white flowers that last for a long period!

🌼Moist, rich, free-draining soil.
🌼Doesn't need direct sunlight, more bright filtered light to full shade.
🌼Flowers bloom in the warmer seasons
🌼Feed annually with a controlled-release fertiliser
🌼Water by keeping moist, but not wet

Petunia Mayan Sunset 🌺

Grown exclusively to Palmers from Gardening Solutionz ❤️

Turn your courtyard into a tropical paradise with Petunia Mayan Sunset showcasing their neon blooms of orange, pink and coral yellow throats. This standout Petunia is weatherproof and vigorous whilst remaining compact and upright in habit. It will put on a brilliant performance, flowering continuously all summer long and will tolerate full sun and heat!

Get in quick, these perennials won’t last long! Perfect if you are wanting a statement piece. Perennials survive right through Winter and return back the following Spring.

The weather is gloomy, wet and cold which can make gardening unmotivating for some gardeners 😢

But the GOOD news is that it is meant to clear tomorrow and there is a high chance of a beautiful sunny day, just in time for the weekend!! Our stores are ready for the sun and some good weather. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why don't you come visit us and get your September and Spring Garden started 😍👏🌞

🥬 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🥬

Thanks to our friends at Tui Garden Products here is a chance to WIN their NEW product range of Liquid Superfoods 🍊🍋🍅🥦🥕

Here's what is up for grabs:
🍅Tomato Liquid Superfood
🍋Citrus and Fruit Liquid Superfood
🥦Vege and Herb Liquid Superfood
🌱All Purpose Liquid Superfood

Entering is easy!
1. Follow Tui Garden Products and Palmers
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend and share why you love gardening, and you are in the draw!

Hurry, entries close at 11:59pm, 30th September 2024 and we will announce the winner on 1st of October 2024. Winners will be notified via direct message, so keep an eye on those inboxes. 📬 And remember, we'll never ask for personal info in the comments. Open to NZ residents only. Standard giveaway terms and conditions apply.

GOOD LUCK!! 😁😁

Just a reminder to make sure you cover your New Season Vegies that have been planted outside in the open. There is a cold snap coming through, the weather is rainy and gloomy, and we don't want your vegies to die and freeze over!

Simply use a frost cloth, if you don't have a frost cloth an old sheet will do the trick!! 🥰😆

🌟 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌟

Thanks to our friends at Yates NZ here is a chance to WIN a fantastic VEGIE pack 🥕🥬🥒

Here's what is up for grabs:
🥕 500ml Vegie and Herb Liquid Concentrate
🥕750ml Citrus, Vegie and Ornamental Spray
🥕Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber and Basil Seed Mix

Entering is easy!
1. Follow Yates NZ and
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend and comment your favourite vegetable and you are in the draw😁

Hurry, entries close at 11:59pm Sunday, 30th September 2024 and we will announce the winner on 1st of October 2024. Winners will be notified via direct message, so keep an eye on those inboxes. 📬 And remember, we'll never ask for personal info in the comments. Open to NZ residents only. This giveaway is spread across Instagram and Facebook but only one winner will be announced. Standard giveaway terms and conditions apply.

GOOD LUCK!! ❤️

Lavender is one of them most widely cultivated plants. They have a long flowering period and are tough and easy, making them a best seller. With the "Mediterranean" look being so popular they will no doubt remain a favourite for some time to come!

Click the following link on how to grow Lavender: https://www.palmers.co.nz/blogs/how-to-guides/how-to-grow-lavender?_pos=2&_sid=a1773bf4f&_ss=r

Our stores are filled with fresh Lavender ready to plant!! 💜💚

Imagine that - this is how your Roses could look like too 😍🌹

Shop in store now or click the following like: https://www.palmers.co.nz/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=roses

Rhubarb is great in recipes such as jam, crumbles and pies. It is an easy plant to grow, has a few enemies, is remarkably hardy and is great for those forgetful gardeners. Autumn through to summer is the best time to plant Rhubarb, so start now!

Tips on how to grow Rhubarb:
🥬Likes plenty of moisture and fertiliser. Find a sunny spot and dig in lots of organic matter such as well matured compost and add some blood and bone.
🥬Make sure to have adequate drainage in the soil as Rhubarb will rot at the base if it is constantly damp.
🥬Plant the roots under the soil but only to the point where the leaves emerge at ground level. They need space to grow as their foliage is dense and large. You will also need to consider other plants in your garden as the foliage can overshadow and shade other plants.
🥬Continue feeding right through the growing season which depending on your region will be from Spring to Summer. Apply liquid fertiliser every couple of weeks.

For more information click the following link: https://www.palmers.co.nz/blogs/how-to-guides/how-to-grow-rhubarb?_pos=3&_sid=07360c1dd&_ss=r

How cute is this baby tomato growing in one of our stores 🍅

If you didn't know already chlorophyll is a green pigment present in all plants, it is crucial for a plant's development. It absorbs sunlight and helps photosynthesis. Tomato seeds are green because they contain chlorophyll, once they mature and grow the chlorophyll breaks down and lycopene develops which is responsible for the ripe tomato color.

This little tomato still has a while to go but before you know it, it will be ready to harvest 🥰

September Gardening checklist 🌸

There is plenty to do in our garden this September!

Happy Gardening 💜

For more information click the following link: https://www.palmers.co.nz/blogs/monthly-gardening-checklists/september-in-your-garden

HELLO SPRING!! 🌺💐🌹🌞

Here is what to plant in September 👇

Tomorrow is Father’s Day - a day to celebrate and appreciate the influence of any of our fathers, caregivers or parental figures ❤️ If you haven’t figured what to get that special someone… here’s a selection of our favourite Matthews Nurseries Ltd, all in stock at Palmers Miramar and ready to be gift wrapped free of charge! 💙

For every transaction today, $1 will be donated towards the Cancer Society. 🌼

1 in 3 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. It could be you: it could be someone you love. This Friday 30th of August is Daffodil day. It is the Cancer society's annual fundraising campaign, and it is our country's chance to work together to fundraise, raise awareness of cancer and change the experience of cancer for every New Zealander 🌼

Palmers is proudly supporting Daffodil Day on Friday, for every purchase made in any Palmers store; we will donate $1!

There is hope 💜💚 The Cancer Society of New Zealand

Good Morning! Just letting you know that North Power are completing urgent repairs outside the shop at the moment. Electronic signboards will be in place, but we are open! Please enter from the Cutting side ⭐️

1 in 3 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. It could be you: it could be someone you love. This Friday 30th of August is Daffodil day. It is the Cancer society's annual fundraising campaign, and it is our country's chance to work together to fundraise, raise awareness of cancer and change the experience of cancer for every New Zealander 🌼

Palmers is proudly supporting Daffodil Day on Friday, for every purchase made in any Palmers store; we will donate $1!

There is hope 💜💚 The Cancer Society of New Zealand

🌱 NEW ARRIVALS 🌱

Philodendron Sodiroi and Philodendron Verrucosum are hitting all stores this week!

These rare plants are in very limited supply, making Palmers one of the fortunate few to have them.

Don’t miss your chance, grab yours before they’re gone. $99.99 Each ❤️

Did you know you can grow a new potato from an existing one? 😮🥔

Well yes that is correct and kind of fascinating isn't it. Potatoes are easy to grow so here is a few important tips:

🥔Seed potatoes need to sprout before they can be planted which can take 4-6 weeks. Lay the seed potatoes out on a seed tray or egg carton in a sunny spot. When the shoots are 3-4cm long, they are ready to plant!
🥔Plant seed potatoes in mid-September, ready for harvest on Christmas day
🥔Potatoes are gross feeders so we recommend digging in Tui Potato Food
🥔Plant seed potatoes in furrows (rows of small trenches) about 15cm deep and 80cm apart in the garden
🥔To grow in containers place 10cm of garden mix in the bottom and lay about 5 sprouted seed potatoes on top with the sprouts pointing up

For more information click the following link: https://www.palmers.co.nz/blogs/how-to-guides/how-to-grow-potatoes?_pos=2&_sid=ed07a03f5&_ss=r

🌟 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌟

Thanks to our friends at Tui Garden Products here is a chance to WIN a fantastic TUI Citrus growing pack 🍊🍋

Here's what is up for grabs:
🍋Tui Citrus Food
🍋Tui Organic Seaweed Plant Tonic
🍋Tui Citrus & Fruit Mix
Entering is easy!
1. Follow Tui Garden Products and Palmers
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend and comment what citrus tree you would like to grow, and you are in the draw 😁
Hurry, entries close at 11:59pm Saturday, 31st August 2024 and we will announce the winner on 1st of September 2024. Winners will be notified via direct message, so keep an eye on those inboxes. 📬 And remember, we'll never ask for personal info in the comments. Open to NZ residents only. Standard giveaway terms and conditions apply.
GOOD LUCK!!

Spring is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to start preparing our gardens for the busiest gardening season of the year!

Here are our top tips for preparing your garden for spring 🌺❤️

Enjoy 😊

Are you looking for a gift for Father's Day? Why not let Dad choose with a Palmers gift card!🌱
Physical gift cards and e-gift cards are available here: https://www.palmers.co.nz/pages/gift-cards

Our long awaited Hydrangeas have started to arrive! With immense flower heads, hydrangeas flaunt an old fashioned charm that is hard to resist. Plant now for blooms from early Spring through to late Autumn 🍂

Hellebores give you outstanding long lasting colour in your garden.

They are ideal for containers and gardens - large or small.

Enjoy the flowers indoors, either cut or as a pot plant for up to 3 weeks before popping into a shady nook in the garden! 👩‍🌾

Are you looking for something to brighten the cooler days? It's surprising what's in flower at this time of year. Fiery Leucodendron are long lasting in the garden or in the vase. Fragrant Daphne and Boronia are show stoppers and you cannot miss the boldness of Erica’s and Cineraria which cover themselves in flowers. There are plenty of plants that offer colour and structure in the garden. Pop in, we would love to show you what we have in store.

New seasons dahlia selection in now!!!

Keep your eye out, there’s even more to come!! 🌲🌳💐

Greek garden centers are taking Mediterranean planting to a whole new level. With temperatures in the mid 30s plants need to be able to cope - while also being resilient enough to brave the Winter!

On the Islands water is in limited supply so extra thought is required…. ensuring you have the right plant for the place is crucial.

We had the exciting task of helping with some planting selections for a property. We chose Carissa for its resilience to coastal conditions and ability to cope with minimal water. With its crisp white flowers, the lime edged Bougainvillea will bring a freshness to the hot days and the long evenings. We also loved seeing the Olives, some of which were over 900 years old! 🇬🇷

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Multibuy Offers on All Trees, Shrubs including Roses, NZ Natives, and all Perennials.

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🌟Buy TWO or more, and get 20% OFF.

For 4 DAYS ONLY!! ⏰ Visit us in-store today and be sure to enroll in Palmers Rewards if you haven't already.

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Gorgeous new seasons Daphne Leucanthe and Daphne Odora Alba plants. Delightful fragrance and available in two sizes.

Ever wanted a terrarium? Come and see our new collection or pick up some supplies to make your own.

Lots of cheerful colour here at Palmers to brighten up your winter garden and pots.

Katherine’s favourite visit so far was to . It’s the perfect time of year to visit, with an incredible range of perennials, fragrant flowers, summer shrubs, and inspiration all set alongside a canal in the West End of London. 🇬🇧🌳

Phil’s visit to the Farmyard Nursery in Llandysul, West Wales. One of Chelsea’s gold winning nurseries - they have over 2000 plants across their 3 acre site!

Some highlights from today’s visit to LongAcres in London… the cut flower market was incredible 😍. Check out our insta (palmers_miramar) to see more piccies!

We have new African Violets in a variety of colours. They are low maintenance and easy to grow and make a perfect gift.

Surprise!! Look what Katherine and Phil brought back from the Palmers Conference last week. Thank you to all our incredible staff and customers for your support ❤️🪴