Bee Friendly Gardens
If you are heading to a garden centre this summer, don't forget the bees.
Bees prefer flat open flowers or small clusters rather than large frilly double flowers, as it is easier for them to get into them to feed.
Bee friendly plants include:
ANNUALS -
Marigold, sunflower, poppies, nasturtiums, calendular, cosmos, etc
PERENNIALS -
Dahlias, geraniums, gladiolus, echinacea, comfrey, lavender, aquilegia, etc.
CLIMBERS-
Honeysuckle, clematis, NZ Jasmine, wisteria, etc.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES -
Blackberry, cucumber, pumpkin, corgettes, all brassicas, pip and stone fruit, etc.
HERBS -
Borage, thyme, coriander, basil, mint, rosemary, all salvias, etc.
If you want to encourage bees, put similar plants in a group, this will provide a billboard for bees proclaiming "Lots of food here!"
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
What's On: Beyond the Ark
Beyond the Ark
- Tawa Baptist Church
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