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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing, our crop of the week is the beautiful eggplant and we have a special feature on Kiwi towns and cities with horticultural mascots (and yes, your local one is there!). Find out how to make a tea-cup bird feeder and an upcycled gardener's kneeling pad from inspiring book Creating the Vintage Look and enter to win gaura seeds from Yates and a peace lily from Gellerts.

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Are you Looking For a Xmas Side Hustle?

John from Warkworth

So, you've got a job, maybe a full plate, but you’re staring at your bank account thinking, "Hmm, I could use a little extra cash. Or a lot. But I don't want to spend every free minute working my life away."
Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone.
Here’s the thing: Everyone loves the idea of a side hustle. We’ve all seen those articles about people making a full-time income from their side gig or living the dream on their own terms. But before you dive in headfirst and start googling “how to make money from home,” let’s get one thing straight: a side hustle isn’t just about “making more money” – it’s about finding a way to make your time work for you.

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20 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 day ago

It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

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