Colourful "swan" plants for a nectar-rich garden (cheap)
Special offer of tropical milkweed plants, alternative to swan plant with colourful flowers - great for nectar for butterflies and bees š too.
These plants are in great condition, some flowering now, between 10 cm and 30 cm tall. Both Asclepias curassavica Silky Gold (with yellow flowers) as well as A. curassavica Silky Scarlet (scarlet flowers with gold centres). Plants are perennials, lasting 2-3 years and can grow to 1.5 metres and 2 metres wide.
$2.50 each (if less than ten)
10 for Only $10!!!
24 for $20
Proceeds to the Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust. Supplies are limited so suggest get in quick. Plants available in Blockhouse Bay. If interested phone or text Jacqui on 027 481 4811.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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