2124 days ago

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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we zip into the world of easy-care zinnias. We also have top tips on crops to sow for winter, feeding pumpkins, eating kūmara leaves, and food and water for sick citrus, plus check out our handy regional guide on what spring bulbs to plant when.

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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28 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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11 hours ago

WANTED: Clothes rack

Louise from Nelson South

Suitable for hanging shirts and dresses on, not really for drying purposes, more for like instead of a wardrobe.
Please text or call 0276025945 or
Email louisemarychaney1@gmail.com