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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue we say Asian greens are quick and easy for impatient gardeners. Plus check out shrubs to grow from hardwood cuttings, go on an autumn pest patrol, tidy up the vege patch, save nuts from rats and get ready for bad weather.

Read about growing herbs from cuttings and seeds. We also have some great prizes up for grabs, including Thrive Citrus Plant Food from Yates and Green Feed seed packs from Burnet’s.

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4 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Luckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?

What are your thoughts? Is that rude?

Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.

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Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
  • 53.6% Yes!
    53.6% Complete
  • 43.7% Nah, it's okay
    43.7% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below!
    2.7% Complete
2376 votes
1 hour ago

Bowled over

The Team from Resene ColorShop Albany

Make stunning sets of trinket trays with a nod to the traditional craft of basket-making simply using clay and Resene shades of green.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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8 hours ago

Happy Friday neighbours, the last riddle race of the week is on!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I can be long or short,
I can be grown or bought,
I can be painted or left bare,
I can be round or square.
What am I?

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