12 Aug 2025

Unmanageable jungle in the backyard? The Practical Kiwi

From Nine To Noon, 11:30 am on 12 August 2025

If your garden has escaped on you these winter months and now resembles more of a jungle, Philip Thomsen is here to help. He's a horticultural expert, and has lectured in the subject, as well as being a City Council Parks Officer. Nine to Noon last spoke to him about his book The Practical Kiwi Gardener - he also has a YouTube channel called Phil the Practical Gardener. Phil's new book is Down-to-Earth Gardening, which is stocked with handy tips on gardening and landscaping...best of all, it's aimed at the average home gardener. Susie talks to him about what's going on in the garden over winter, and what preparation can be done for the spring.