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Another image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.
"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty … View moreAnother image from Rosa Marie. This week we feature a starling having a bath.
"A great day for getting out and about, so it was off to Silverstream armed with my hiking boots as I knew the track would be really muddy! I couldn't clap eyes on any kingfishers today but there was plenty of other birdlife, and most of them seemed to be performing ablutions including a fantail (unfortunately he was well hidden when he was bathing so the photo isn't very good!)."
Is this you? We are looking for Trustees for a Charitable Trust that works closely with Puawananga Teen Parent Unit at Makoura College.
Please feel free to message us on the provided email.
Please note: This is a voluntary role.
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If you’d like to talk to our educators and learn more about our programme, we have Information Evenings in June.
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When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.
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This week an image from Rosa Marie.
"After what seems an eternity since I last went bird spotting, I managed to get myself out to Silverstream 2 afternoons in a row! I can't believe how many kingfishers are around but most of the time, they have been too far away on the powerlines to … View moreThis week an image from Rosa Marie.
"After what seems an eternity since I last went bird spotting, I managed to get myself out to Silverstream 2 afternoons in a row! I can't believe how many kingfishers are around but most of the time, they have been too far away on the powerlines to get decent photos of but it was a bonus today seeing one on a post in the driving range car park!
I have also spent some time watching the pesky blackbirds and waxeyes munch their way through the grapes on the grapevine."
Two male guinea pigs, about 18 months.
Both must go together.
Water/drink sipper included.
Cage not included
Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do!
Make the most of this extraordinary long weekend by reconnecting with loved ones, indulging in some much-needed relaxation, and catching up on sleep. Embrace the essence of the weekend and share with us your plans for a rejuvenating escape.
Extend the boundaries of the garden season by making your own cloche protected in Resene paints.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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Two (at time of listing) Orpington roosters (pure bred).
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About 7 months old. Mild-mannered - will feed from your hand quite happily.
It is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.
"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled … View moreIt is not Friday but this image and words from Louise Thomas is too good to ignore.
"Wallace resented being called a cattle egret, he'd never stood on the back of a cow in his life. He was an inner city sports field bird, and preferred his worms with a hint of petroleum and sprinkled with NPK fertiliser. Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), Wellington College No 1 field on Sunday. Bird #43 in 2023."
Wanting the incomparable taste you get from your own “home-grown” spuds?
Our “Pest and Disease Free” Certified Seed Potatoes are now in stock and available for order.
Don't risk missing out come 2023 peak season!
Order now and have them delivered to your door in June ready… View moreWanting the incomparable taste you get from your own “home-grown” spuds?
Our “Pest and Disease Free” Certified Seed Potatoes are now in stock and available for order.
Don't risk missing out come 2023 peak season!
Order now and have them delivered to your door in June ready for planting come spring!
“Each 10 pack guarantees (at least) 10 certified seed potatoes”
Have a variety already in mind?
We have the following varieties in stock online www.nzlifestylegroup.co.nz... (if there is variety you would like that isn't listed - please message us)
Rua
Ilam Hardy
Jersey Benne
Desiree
Nadine
Maris Anchor
Rocket
Dolce Vita
OR
Choose From Our Certified Seed Potato Range Below:
1. Rua:
A high quality, pleasant flavoured Potato with a firm texture that stores extremely well. Grows well in most soil conditions, with reliable yields.
Yield: Medium to High
Maturity: Late Main Crop (ready in 120-140 days from planting)
Eating Quality: High quality boiling potato with firm texture, pleasant flavour.
Perfect for roasting
Also good for delicious French Fries!
Tuber Description:
Shape: Short Oval
Skin: Smooth, yellow surface with shallow eyes
Flesh Colour: White
2. Ilam Hardy:
A highly versatile, early maincrop potato suitable for boiling, roasting and more! Gives a good yield in most conditions and has good storability.
Yield: Medium to High
Maturity: Early Main Crop (ready in 80-100 days from planting)
Eating Quality: Wonderful early season Potato with a pleasant, floury texture.
Perfect for…
Mashing
Baking
Roasting
Chips
Wedges
Tuber Description:
Shape: Oval
Skin: White
Flesh Colour: White
3. Jersey Benne:
A fast maturing, high yield Potato with a waxy texture. The perfect early-eating Salad potato.
Yield: Low to Moderate
Maturity: Early Crop (ready in 90-100 days from planting)
Eating Quality: Jersey Benne is a firm cooking waxy textured potato with a distinctive flavour that sets it apart from the rest.
Perfect for…
Boiling
Salads
Casseroles
Soups
Mashing
Tuber Description:
Shape: Medium Oval
Skin: Yellow
Flesh Colour: White
4. Desiree:
A smooth red-skinned, pale-yellow fleshed Table Potato. Desiree gives a high yield and stores very well.
Yield: High
Maturity: Medium Early-Late Main Crop (ready in 140 days from planting)
Eating Quality: Desiree is the excellent general purpose potato that holds together well when boiling.
Firm cooking waxy textured potato with a distinctive flavour that sets it apart from the rest.
Perfect for…
Boiling
Microwave Cooking
Frying
Tuber Description
Shape: Medium-to-Large Long Oval
Skin: Red with shallow eyes
Flesh Colour: Pale Yellow
5. Nadine:
A second early main crop potato with a high potential of round/oval smooth white skinned tubers of particularly attractive appearance. Excellent cooking quality.
Yield: High
Maturity: Second Early Main Crop (ready in 80-90 days from planting)
Eating Quality: When steamed, Nadine has a firm, great tasting waxy flavour with a low dry matter count.
Free from discolouration.
Perfect for…
Steaming
Boiling
Salads
Casseroles
Soups
Tuber Description:
Shape: Medium Sized, Round
Skin: White
Flesh Colour: Cream
6. Maris Anchor:
A firm and waxy textured Potato with a mild flavor making it a must have for any meal.
Yield: High
Maturity: Main Crop (ready in 90-100 days from planting)
Eating Quality: Maris Anchor, when boiled… delivers a delicious, firm and waxy textured Potato with a mild flavor that is suitable for a wide range of uses.
Perfect for…
Boiling
Salads
Frying
Roasting
Tuber Description:
Shape: Moderate Oval
Skin: Smooth, Yellow Coloured
Flesh Colour: Cream
7. Rocket:
Rocket, just like the name suggests, has proven to be THE earlier of first early varieties.
This fast producing Potato gives a good flavour with dug green, making it ideal for the first early produce market.
Recommended to grow them in Planter Bags
Yield: Medium
Maturity: First Early Crop (ready in 60-70 days from planting)
Eating Quality: Rocket has a firm, waxy texture with excellent cooking qualities.
Perfect for…
Boiling
Tuber Description:
Shape: Round
Skin: White
Flesh Colour: White
8. Dolce Vita:
Medium late variety for both French Fry processing and for the fresh table market. Excellent taste.
Yield: High
Maturity: Medium Late Crop (ready in 100 days from planting)
Eating Quality: Dolce Vita is a mouth-watering, fresh Potato with a great flavour.
Perfect for…
Roasting
French Fries
Fresh Table Market
Tuber Description:
Shape: Long Oval
Skin: Yellow, Shallow Eyes
Flesh Colour: Yellow
How to Order?
1. Message us direct via Neighbourly
2. Buy online (www.nzlifestylegroup.co.nz...
collections=Certified+Seed+Potatoes&q=seed+potatoes&type=products)
3. Purchase via Trade Me (www.trademe.co.nz...)
4. Message us via Facebook marketplace messenger
(www.facebook.com...)
5. Phone Darryl 021 309 607 or email orders@nzlifestylegroup.co.nz
Once purchased check your email for a bonus gift from us!
You’ll discover, a few of Darryl’s top secret cultivating tips that help him get the best yield from his crops, year on year and how you can too!
How to PREPARE Your Seed Potatoes
You should aim to have brought your preferred seed potatoes up to 6 weeks before planting... this is to allow them to begin to sprout (called chitting)
Remember…
Always use certified, virus free seed potatoes to ensure you get great results.
It's important not to plant out your Seed Potatoes until after the risk of frosts have ended (alternatively if you're super eager, the use of Frost cloth can do the trick)
Store your seed Potatoes in a nice dry area until they produce shoots between 2 – 4 cm long (storing in an egg container is our wee hack!)
How to PLANT Your Seed Potatoes
Planting in the Garden
1. Make long creases in the soil about 400mm apart
2. Place seed potatoes approximately 250mm apart in the creases
3. Cover the seed potatoes with soil
4. Continue mounding soil on your seed potatoes as shoots grow, until the shoots are approximately 300mm tall. (This protects them from wind, frost and prevents light reaching the potatoes and turning them green).
5. Once the shoots start to collapse the potatoes are ready to be dug up
6. Yum - harvest a great crop of homegrown potatoes
Planting in a Planter Bag (purchase online www.nzlifestylegroup.co.nz...)
1. Check there are drainage holes in the planter bag
2. Place seed potatoes in soil in the bottom of the large planter bag
3. As the sprouts grow, keep adding soil until it is up to the brim of the large planter bag
4. As you add soil we recommend you add some potato fertiliser too
5. Once the shoots start to collapse, they are ready to harvest
6. Tip the bag out and yum – harvest a great crop of nutrient rich potatoes
When to Plant, and Harvest Your Seed Potatoes?
Knowing when to plant high quality certified seed potatoes, is just as important as knowing when to harvest and it is based on where they fall into each of…
The 3 Main Categories
1. First Earlies
When to Plant? Early Spring
When to Harvest? Early Summer
2. Second Earlies
When to Plant? Early Spring
When to Harvest? Late Summer
3. Maincrop
When to Plant? Mid Spring
When to Harvest? Late Summer/Autumn
I (Darryl) say “Certified, NZ Grown Seed Potatoes... nothing beats them!”
What is Certification?
Our Certified Seed Potatoes come with the piece of mind of knowing you’ll yield a good quality crop.
They are first passed through a quality certification process that ensures your potatoes will be Pest and Disease Free, so you can be at ease and just enjoy the delicious tastes of your crop.
Without it, you run the risk of battling potential pests and diseases during the growth period and more often than not, are left with a lower yield than expected, or a crop which is completely wiped out.
Key takeaway: Always Buy Certified.
Why Order Pre-Season?
Ordering now eliminates the risk of missing out during peak season
Ordering your desired selection of seed potatoes now and having them in your possession up to 6 weeks prior to planting them allows them to begin the important process of sprouting (called chitting) which is a key factor in yielding a fantastic crop..
Remember, you don’t need to plant your seeds immediately upon receiving them, as storing them in a dark, dry place will retain their quality until spring planting and gives you first choice on premium quality spuds and deliciously good returns from your efforts.
Why Grow (and Eat) Your Own Potatoes?
There are many reasons why, but here are a few of the main benefits that potatoes have...
High in Fiber
Rich in Vitamin B
Eating their wholesome skin provides ~45% Vitamin C, and 18% of your daily Potassium requirements keeping you healthier.
Packed with more protein and Iron than any other vegetable
Growing your own is not only fun, it also ensures you know exactly what is going into your body, avoiding all the worrying “unknowns” that you may be eating when purchasing them elsewhere.
Order Now For Delivery To Your Door in June
Many thanks
www.nzlifestylegroup.co.nz...
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