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So much more still to come in the region's Festival of Reading including Emily Writes, Nick Bollinger, Kane Brisco and much more. Sat 22nd see the much loved Yarn in the Barn in Gladstone.
Check out the Labour Weekend double header in Featherston with Jenny Pattrick, Christina Sanders and … View moreSo much more still to come in the region's Festival of Reading including Emily Writes, Nick Bollinger, Kane Brisco and much more. Sat 22nd see the much loved Yarn in the Barn in Gladstone.
Check out the Labour Weekend double header in Featherston with Jenny Pattrick, Christina Sanders and Scott Bainbridge on Sunday.
Browse the varied and interesting programme and plot your course!
Festival website is here www.yansinbarns.co.nz.... Tickets on Eventfinder or come in the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Centres.
Yarns in Barns : Wairarapa Festival of Reading continues this week - and a highlight event is Kane Brisco and his book Tools for the Top Paddock.
Kane is an important young farming spokesperson and is a great speaker. He focuses on learning the tools for thriving through the physical and mental… View moreYarns in Barns : Wairarapa Festival of Reading continues this week - and a highlight event is Kane Brisco and his book Tools for the Top Paddock.
Kane is an important young farming spokesperson and is a great speaker. He focuses on learning the tools for thriving through the physical and mental strains of life on the land.
Yarns in Barns are hosting the event in association with the East Coast Rural Support Trust after their touch rugby competition tomorrow night this Wednesday 19th at Memorial Park.
Kane will talk in the Wai Bush Clubrooms at 7.45pm > tickets are just
$10 at door (with eftpos) with proceeds to the Rural Trust and a cash bar is available.
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Sadly its time to go to a new home. We just don't have the room for this antique armchair. Upholstered and re-sprung in early 2000 but now a little thin on seat part. Make me an offer.. it has to go.
2700mm long, L-shaped (see photo), hole for sink 950mm long (no sink)
Available for collection in Carterton
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.
We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View moreEscape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.
We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View moreNourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.
Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
Has anyone got some spouting offcuts which they would be prepared to sell....? plastic rather than metal..
I have a small project in mind.
Can pick up.
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, … View moreSick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
A new season of Markets and a new banner. Looks so good.
Stella Bull Park, Main Street, 16th Oct, Greytown 10am-2pm
See you there
THE MARKET IS GOING AHEAD TOMORROW.
Lots of people in town and with no more rain, predicted sunshine tomorrow it is going to be a fantastic day.
Responsible mature horse owner looking for an arena or sandy area to practice dressage in my lovely horse in South Wairarapa 🦄also temporary or long grazing on farm near Western Lake Road Featherston for One horse and mini..
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
If anyone has any of these please contact me. Only need a small amount for repairs.0278022973. thank you
Words and text by Louise Thomas.
"Some days you just want to lie in the surf and blow bubbles and that's okay. Red-billed gull/tarāpunga (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) on Petone Beach."
Organic Triple Curl Parsley
10cm pot $3 each
You can never have to much parsley, easy to chop and freeze.
Pickup in Greytown
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