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Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan brings along some tips for being outdoors this weekend.

Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan talked to Jesse about how to grow and take care of Pansies.

Lynda Hallinan answers all your questions about planting, gardening, mulching and more!

The weekend is inching closer, so time to start thinking about those weekend jobs. This, of course, includes getting stuck into the garden. Gardening expert Lynda Hallinan is on the line with Mark Leishman to answer your garden queries and to discuss getting ready to plant your apples.

A few weeks ago, I came across one of my favourite Native trees: the Tree Fuchsia. Most people in the world that grow house plants know Fuchsia as an elegant producer of flowers. I took my Dutch Cousin to Banks Peninsula, and he simply thought I was taking the micky: how can you have a Fuchsia species that grows up to 12 meters? The flowers are beautiful and the bark is outstanding – literally. But the seeds are something else again, dark purple, soft and edible. Instead of eating these seeds raw or cooking them into a jam, I felt they were miniature purple plums that could be planted to become new Fuchsia seedlings, and that's what became my new harvesting project. These seeds are tricky to germinate, simply because they are so tiny. Soak them in water as soon as they are soft and ripe, try to remove the flesh or pulp, and spread the seeds on a good, wet seed-raising mix in a shady spot. When they germinate, put them into a lighter, warm, moist place and keep your fingers crossed. And just a few days ago I noticed our Damson Plums were ripening quickly (despite Canterbury's awful weather this “summer”). The plums were falling off the tree, so I reported this feature to my Gardener Supreme, and decided to harvest them right-away. Now, the “normal” way to harvest these beautiful plums is by going up a ladder and grabbing the fruits within reach, chucking them in a bag before going down the ladder and tossing them in a large bucket on the orchard floor, before climbing back up. The “Straight shoots” at the top often do not bear fruit – they are a waste of time climbing. After grabbing all the plums, way up high, you can start the process of creating one of the best Jams in the World (see recipe at the end). As many people know by now, it's best to prune stonefruit trees soon after harvest – it keeps the tree shorter and easier to manage next year and it opens the damson tree up to wind and space on the inside. I thought: “maybe it's a good idea to prune at the same time as harvesting!” Two birds with one stone and not too long on the ladder with arthritis, etc. So far, it's worked pretty well. Heaps of fruit and much quicker retrieval of the ripe fruits. Of course, when consulting Lynda Hallinan's book on Damsons, I discovered that I was certainly not the first one to come up with that idea. And you know what? The Jam that Julie chucked into the jars is absolutely amazing! Jam Recipe – a Mix of Lynda Hallinan's recommendations and Julie's moderations For a kilo of Damson plums: Boil them up in half a cup of water. Bring to a gentle simmer, until it's “red and pulpy”. Add 750 grams of sugar. Stir until dissolved. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes… keep an eye on it so it doesn't get burnt. Take out all the stones with a slotted spoon or tongs (the reason is simple: those stones can break your teeth!!). Test the mixture for “setting” – not too tough, please! Chuck them into the sterilised jars. Now think about some croissants from Le Panier filled with damson plum jam! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're going to be in the garden this weekend, don't miss Lynda Hallinan's tips.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Lynda Hallinan to discuss the week in ferry news and the state of animal welfare in New Zealand.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Lynda Hallinan to discuss Six60 bringing their tour to Upper Hutt instead of Wellington and a charity event that won't be able to include it's annual fireworks display.

Are you looking at the garden and thinking 'I need to get stuck into that'? And is it so daunting a task, that you don;t know where to start? Well, relax. Gardening expert Lynda Hallinan is here to help out.

Time to look ahead to the weekend with a good dose of gardening advice. We've got Lynda Hallinan, gardening writer, expert and mistress of Foggy Dale Farm.

Lynda Hallinan has all the tips you need for a weekend spent in the garden.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss Wellingtons newest $550k bike rack, your favourite fruit trees and the big Alien conspiracy. Selwyn Manning is Managing Director & a Journalist at Multimedia Investments Limited. Lynda Hallinan is the former editor of NZ Gardener and an author.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss a possible Capital Gains Tax, and the state of gun law in Aotearoa. Selwyn Manning is Managing Director & a Journalist at Multimedia Investments Limited. Lynda Hallinan is the former editor of NZ Gardener and an author.

All the tips you need for a weekend spent in the greenhouse.

Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan has just returned from a trip to the US and talks to Jesse about some observations she made there about their gardens.

Lynda Hallinan is back with some great gardening tips for the weekend.

Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan joins Mark to talk about all things in the garden at this time of the year.

This week Lynda's talking all about yams!

This week Lynda's all about the autumn harvest of pumpkins.

Lynda Hallinan chats with Susana Leiataua about some of her great weekend gardening advice.

Lynda Hallinan talks Gardening

This week Lynda talks to Jesse about not getting too carried away tidying up the garden during the autumn months. 

Today Lynda talks to Jesse about winding down for the harvesting season, when to pick the pumpkins, what to do with straggling tomatoes etc. She's got some great tips for preserving fruit, clearing out vegetable beds, sowing cover crops and general garden maintenance ahead of the autumn leaf drop.

Today Lynda talks to Jesse about how no dig gardens have fared over summer.

This week we talk to Lynda Hallinan about damson plums and other gardening tips.

Today gardening guru Lynda Hallinan has some tips on helping your plants and garden survive the heat.

Today Lynda Hallinan is with us to talk about taking care of the garden when you're not around over the summer season and how to give it a bit of help when you're back if it's suffered a bit in your absence.

This week gardening guru Lynda Hallinan talks to Jesse about garden ramble season where private gardeners open up their properties for the public to view. She's off to Paeroa tomorrow for their festival and talks about the many on offer around Aotearoa.

Lynda Hallinan shares some handy gardening tips as we head into the summer season.

Wallace and panelists Lynda Hallinan and Simon Pound celebrate the greatest Australian export alongside Shane Warne - vegemite. Plus, our panelists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Wallace and panellists Lynda Hallinan and Simon Pound hear the argument against police use of automated number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras now that it's being challenged in the courts. They also ask if heritage buildings are really worth saving. Plus - what are your school trip memories?

Wallace and panellists Lynda Hallinan and Simon Pound discuss a report from the Retirement Commission suggesting couples over 50 years old who split up are more than twice as likely to feel financially uncomfortable than prior to separation. Then they're joined by an infectious diseases expert to discuss why antibiotic use is going down in plants and animals, but not humans. Last but not least - are sweaty, yellowing pillows a hygiene issue? A microbiologist explains.

Lynda shares her tips on the best way to get rid of slugs and snails and further pest control in the garden.

Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

With daylight savings upon us this weekend Lynda Hallinan has some great tips for making the most of the outdoor space at your home after hours.

Spring has sprung and Lynda Hallinan is along with some tips for getting your garden summer ready.

Today Lynda talks about the beauty of potting sheds, nooks and benches to make for instaworthy back drops as well as practical workplaces for gardening.

This week Lynda has some great tips to help your garden thrive through the current cold snap.

Lynda Hallinan shares some gardening tips for the upcoming spring season.

Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

The days might be short and the temperatures cold, but now is the perfect time to start planning on planting your strawberry patch. Lynda Hallinan talks to Jesse about how to prepare for this summer crop in the middle of winter!

Today Lynda has some great tips on how to get rid of the garden pests before they take over and destroy your plants.

Lynda joins Charlotte to give us an update on things in the garden at this time of year.

Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan shares handy hints for gardening and keeping your plants healthy during colder months.

Today Lynda talks to Jesse about specialist nurseries. She's also been at Ayrlies plant fair which is on today and tomorrow.

Today Lynda is talking about the Mercury Bay Art Escape Event which she is opening this weekend. She has some great tips on how art can be used outdoors and in gardens, especially to hide some of the more unsightly parts of the outdoor areas.

Recent record rainfall across parts of the country mean that gardens have been washed away and need to be started over. Lynda Hallinan has some tips and ideas to resurrect the soggy gardens and which plants can actually do well in flood prone areas.

Lynda Hallinan talks Gardening

Gardening with Lynda Hallinan

Gardening with Lynda Hallinan