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We are located 42.4 degrees south at 160 meters elevation and 18 kilometres inland. Yearly rainfall approximately 1000 millimetres with winter temperatures getting down as low as -5 centigrade. Cold air drains well from the land, being in a sloping valley. Our climate is moderated to the south by a 600 meter mountain.

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Where are we

Blockhill is located between Kaikoura, Cheviot and Hanmer Springs, about 2 hours scenic driving North of Christchurch.
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Tips and tricks for growing cold sensitive plants in areas that get frost

Details We get a number of frosts each winter but generally not lower than -5 Celsius. This poses a challenge for growing certain plants, but with the right techniques, some clever designing and careful placement of sensitive plants it's amazing what's possible.

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