Displaying Wisteria
The blue form of the Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is very popular among gardeners, but there are many other kinds available. Peter Valder looked at the two most widely cultivated Japanese species, W. brachybotrys and W. floribunda, and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Dying Citrus
Don explained why the orange tree (Citrus sinensis) shown in our segment was dying. It was struggling to survive in a damp, shady position, in heavy clay soil, with competition from the surrounding lawn. Don advised the garden owners not to try ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Extraction of juice and oil from fresh lemons
New Zealand lemon oil ( Villafranca on Citrus sinensis rootstock) has unusual characteristics which set it apart from lemon oils produced in other countries. The oil exhibits an optical rotation outside of the range commonly used to define a ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
