Christchurch Butterfly Day
Moths and Butterflies Trust:
Are you going to Bromley Community Centre this Saturday, 18th February from 1pm? It's shaping up to be a fantastic day.
There will be opportunities to learn about butterflies, listen to talks, get plant advice, have your face painted, buy plants and seeds, see monarchs in all stages and generally have fun. Be sure to be there for the butterfly release!
If you'd like to know more, feel free to contact richardrowe@xtra.co.nz
Thanks to Mitre 10 Mega in Canterbury and Zealandia Horticulture.
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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85.6% Yes
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13.2% No
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1.1% 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.