I started gardening after I was 60 - so it's never too late!

Last year I planted strawberries at Christmas (in sunny Wellington) and we got a few berries by about February. Over the winter the plant has steadily expanded and now covers about a square metre so I am hoping to get a good crop this year. I have bought the netting to protect from the birds.

My general advice to anyone starting vegie gardening - experiment with different types and positions. Find out what works best for your particular micro-climate and don't be disheartened by the occasional failure.