We know plants because we grow plants.
The Hughes family from Blue Mountain Nurseries have been helping people to enjoy life from their gardens since 1932. From left to right, Denis, Olivia, Chris and Rebecca Hughes.
Backed by years of experience, training and qualifications, Blue Mountain Nurseries specialise in hardy trees and shrubs, rhododendrons, azaleas, conifers, climbers, natives, perennials and pleione orchids.
For advice and inspiration visit Blue Mountain Nurseries at 99 Bushy Hill Street, Tapanui. Opening hours Mon-Sat 9am-5pm order online www.bmn.co.nz
For our Neighbours - Come in store and mention this post before the 16th of November and receive a special offer of 2 beautiful Rhododendrons for $59.99 (RRP $34.99- larger grades at marked prices).
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.