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Craig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open… View moreCraig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open to the public, now owns Grand Illusions, a botanically inspired decorative garden sculpture and homewares store.
His home, once owned by Sir Hart Udy, twice Mayor of Greytown shows his deft decorative touch, but it is the garden wrought from a former carpark which will delight visitors to the Wairarapa Garden Tour this weekend, raising funds for Pukaha Mount Bruce.
Though small, just 800 sq metres, this garden is grand in stature and Craig has designed a series of themed rooms ranging in style from colonial to contemporary and employing a different colour palette in each.
A three-time gold medal winner at the Ellerslie Flower Show, also collecting two silvers and a bronze, Craig is more than willing to share his expertise. On Saturday, November 10th at 5.30pm he will give a lecture at Longwood, Featherston on what makes good garden design. He plans to make the talk interactive, with ideas and practical advice for how to cope with the space that is relevant to participant’s own gardens.
Tickets are available at Eventfinda, The Grocer Martinborough, Grand Illusions Greytown, Esc Velocity Featherston.
This year’s applications for Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and Wairarapa Moana community group funding have now closed. We’re so pleased to have received a record number of applications that met the criteria this year! Thank you everyone!
This means we’re going to need a little more time to … View moreThis year’s applications for Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and Wairarapa Moana community group funding have now closed. We’re so pleased to have received a record number of applications that met the criteria this year! Thank you everyone!
This means we’re going to need a little more time to review them all. We will announce the successful applications on 1 December 2018. Check the funding page on our website on that date and our social media channels for updates!
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View moreNew Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."
Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here
Hi all admirers of gardens and our beautiful countryside!! Make sure you get your tickets for the upcoming garden tour - so many of these gardens are normally not open to the public anymore ie Richmond being one of these. You can buy online via Eventfinda or come in to see us or either of your … View moreHi all admirers of gardens and our beautiful countryside!! Make sure you get your tickets for the upcoming garden tour - so many of these gardens are normally not open to the public anymore ie Richmond being one of these. You can buy online via Eventfinda or come in to see us or either of your i-sites in Masterton or Martinborough. There are 9 gardens in Carterton alone!! wairarapagardentour.co.nz...
The Tui Brewery has now just about been running car shows for a year and they are becoming really popular
Do you know a community champ that is doing great work in the Masterton district? If so, the Masterton District Council wants to hear about them! The 2018 Youth and Civic awards are open.
So if you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our district a great place, don’t forget to … View moreDo you know a community champ that is doing great work in the Masterton district? If so, the Masterton District Council wants to hear about them! The 2018 Youth and Civic awards are open.
So if you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our district a great place, don’t forget to nominate them before 9 November 2018! You can get more information through the MDC website.
Does anyone else have the lights out in their street? Just let my dogs out and noticed the street is in full darkness, looks like High St South at the end of our street (Clifton Ave) is also out..
Metal table with 4 chairs. One of the cushions has a hole in the fabric. Pick up only
Im Looking for a second hand fridge to buy. Happy to pay something for it. Working condition
Hi everyone
We will be at the Home and Interiors Show next weekend, being held at the Carterton Events Centre from 9 - 11 November.
We have two VIP free entry tickets to give away. Check out our facebook page, like and share the page and you will be in the draw to win the tickets.
The show … View moreHi everyone
We will be at the Home and Interiors Show next weekend, being held at the Carterton Events Centre from 9 - 11 November.
We have two VIP free entry tickets to give away. Check out our facebook page, like and share the page and you will be in the draw to win the tickets.
The show should be well worth attending, with some great companies displaying their products. See you there!
How to get away with Murder (seasons 1&2)
Tales of the Darkside (the complete series)
The Fall (series 1&2)
Blacklist (1st season)
The Expanse (season 1)
I'm having a clearout of TV series I've watched, enjoyed, but which aren't keepers. $10 for each programme/set.
… View moreHow to get away with Murder (seasons 1&2)
Tales of the Darkside (the complete series)
The Fall (series 1&2)
Blacklist (1st season)
The Expanse (season 1)
I'm having a clearout of TV series I've watched, enjoyed, but which aren't keepers. $10 for each programme/set.
Collection is from Featherston
Ph 022 0874527, or PM me.
Thanks
I have left a carton of rhizomes of the Tall Bearded Iris 'LILAC LUSTRE' at my back door at 36 Waltons Ave. in Kuripuni , Masterton. If anyone would like them please come and help yourself from the carton of rhizomes there.
Lilac Lustre has shimmering tones of Mauve, lilac and fawn. … View moreI have left a carton of rhizomes of the Tall Bearded Iris 'LILAC LUSTRE' at my back door at 36 Waltons Ave. in Kuripuni , Masterton. If anyone would like them please come and help yourself from the carton of rhizomes there.
Lilac Lustre has shimmering tones of Mauve, lilac and fawn. Large ruffled blooms on a metre high spike. Flowers come out in succession. Gives good increase. A reliable bloomer.
Bloom time is now and there are some flowers in a bucket for you to see and take. This is not really the time to be uprooting the irises as it is in the middle of the bloom season, but this particular one is hardy enough to survive.
Bearded iris are very easy to grow . At least 5 hours sun a day and good drainage. They are frost hardy. They don't die down completely in the winter but they do rest with short leaves so you still know where they are in the garden. .
First in first served. Sorry I can't take phone calls.
Thanks for looking.
Hi all, we have just moved from Mikimiki to opaki Road and wondering if anyone knows the buses to Opaki school from town and back. Does anyone have children catching these buses. My child is in year 4. Thanks. 0273643654 Annette
Northwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, … View moreNorthwest gales are expected over much of eastern and central parts of the South Island during Saturday, including Wellington. A warning for severe northwest gales is now in force for the Canterbury High Country, Marlborough, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 14 hours from 11:00am Saturday to 1:00am Sunday
Forecast: Severe northwest gales in exposed places, gusting 120km/h at times
Hey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View moreHey Wellington!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Wellington. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
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