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1136 days ago

Heirloom Tomato Plants and Other Vegetables

Val from Otaki District

It must be spring - the first white butterflies have arrived. Hopefully the cold spells are behind us. Time to get planting.
Visit us at the Waikanae Community Market, Park Road, Sat 8.00 - 12.00 and Otaki Market, SH1 opposite New World, Sun 9.00 - 2.00.
Tomatoes coming on really fast and ready to be planted directly in the ground from now on.
Other plants include:
Zucchini and Scallopini
Pumpkin - Crown, Butternut, Buttercup and Kumi Kumi
Cucumber - various types
Peas
Beans, climbing and bush (green, purple and yellow varieties) PLUS the first of the Scarlet Runners (growing so fast you can almost see it!)
Spring onions and herbs
We try to provide boxes for those buying multiple plants but we are limited for space so, if possible, please bring a suitable container for your purchases. Cloth bags are NOT suitable for tender young seedlings!

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20 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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6 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.3% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 11.6% Yes!
    11.6% Complete
1065 votes