Help! The mouse go 'em!
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.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
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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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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.
Railing planters
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.