My name is Aunty Keri (sounds like untea when we say it with our accent)
I love in the south of the south island in New Zealand. (Temperate zone 9b)
Youngest of 6, my father was an avid vegetable gardener, as was his. I guess having alot of mouths to feed will do that. He passed on alot of his knowledge, the more traditional type. I'm a giant nerd so, I like to research as much as I can and I love seeing how others work their gardens, picking up tips and tricks along the way. (Such as the egg carton carrots method. Which I am starting as we speak)
Currently February, it is the last month of our summer down here in the southern hemisphere.
So far I've really enjoyed reading and learning from this forum
So thank you for the opportunity to join in

Aunty Keri

Welcome to the Junction from the land of Oz @UnteaKiwi. Good to see another from the Southern Hemisphere on here, there are a few of us, although I think you are the only Kiwi. Where abouts are you located on the South Island.

Welcome from Illinois, USA. Did your father have favorite varieties he liked to grow and save?

~Sam

welcome from the copper country in DA U.P of michigan.

my wife has a cousin living in kiwi land, and a weight loss phone buddy in Auckland.
we hear that home prices are very high there abouts.
nice to see gardeners from all over.
i got interested in gardening from my great uncle steve from the old country (sicily)
as a young lad. been doing it ever since.


keith

Welcome @UnteaKiwi. It's great to have you here with us. Gardening brings people together from all over the world and we have so much to learn and share with each other.

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome from the Land of Cheese and Beer.

We're told that Foster's is Australian for Beer:
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How do they refer to it in NZ?

The Gotch

Welcome from N. Florida!
Some very interesting flora and fauna in your neck of the woods.

UnteaKiwi wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2025 2:46 amCurrently February, it is the last month of our summer down here in the southern hemisphere.

While El Sol slowly crawls back north, might you's post harvest pictures; especially of yer Tomatoes!

On that subject, if yer not familiar with the BLT (https://www.google.com/search?q=blt+san ... nt=gws-wiz), you will be soon (viewtopic.php?t=5948).

The Gotch

Welcome! I'm sure we'll keep you excited for your next growing season as the northern hemisphere gets theirs started.

Welcome @UnteaKiwi! I live in Texas, USA. This is a great forum to be part of.

Welcome from northeastern Pennsylvania. You are from a beautiful country. The South Island is especially lovely. How lucky you are to live there. I have had the opportunity to visit NZ several times and will be there again next year. I look forward to hearing about your garden experiences.

Welcome from Austin, Texas. Seeds planted about Jan. 1. Here's how the plants look on Feb. 21. Have hopes that we've seen the last of colder weather in central Texas.

@UnteaKiwi
Welcome to TomatoJunction!

Welcome from Canada Aunty.

Welcome to the Junction, @UnteaKiwi! (Love your username ) Hope you enjoy your time here!

Waving a southern Howdy to @UnteaKiwi from down here in Georgia. Welcome and come on in!