FREE Compost Collective Workshop
Enrich your garden and reduce your household waste!
This FREE workshop run by the Compost Collective, introduces the three basic composting systems that can be used in the home and garden: traditional composting bins, worm farms, and bokashi buckets.
Outdoors in the park under the shady oak tree in front of the Village, get the full run down and all the tips from facilitator Hari.
Discover what suits you best and receive $40.00 off toward the purchase of a composting system of your choice, thanks to the support of the Auckland Council!
Just turn up on the day or register in advance at: compostcollective.org.nz... All welcome!
Participants receive 50% off the Village admission voucher on the day. It’s a LIVE DAY. Meet costumed villagers as they demonstrate tasks such as butter making or baking on the range. As part of Bee Aware Month learn about the vital role of bees and other pollinators with an eco-trail and talk with the Village Beekeeper Corban.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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27.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.8% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Solve This Riddle or Be Left Scratching Your Head!
With pointed fangs, I sit and wait;
with piercing force, I crunch out fate.
I grab victims, proclaiming might,
and physically join with a single bite.
What am I?
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.