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1558 days ago

Help! The mouse go 'em!

Ben from Tararua District

I'm hoping to find seeds for a winter squash or pumpkin called "Sweet Dumpling." Seeds were available through Kings Seeds, but are no longer available. I have saved seeds every year as it is such a sweet miniature pumpkin and versatile. It has the colour of dark green blotches on a white or light green background . . . camouflage colouring. However, this winter a mouse got into my seed cupboard and ate my entire stock. I am willing to pay for seeds and all costs if any keen gardeners have any they can spare. Many thanks.

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.5% Yes
    84.5% Complete
  • 14.1% No
    14.1% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1486 votes
2 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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1 hour ago

Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Masterton

To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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