Tea's to help you sleep better
On a chilly day, a hot drink may keep you warm, and tea, in particular, can help ease a variety of illnesses.
When you have a sore throat, you could drink tea with honey and lemon, green tea for its antioxidant advantages, or black tea for an energy boost. Herbs like chamomile and peppermint may even aid in the relief of menstrual cramps, muscular cramps, and indigestion. To build our final list of tea suggestions for you, we investigated a variety of peaceful nighttime blends to help you in a better night’s sleep.
- Magnolia tea.
- Low caffeine green tea....
- Chamomile tea....
- Lavender tea....
- Valerian tea....
- Passionflower tea...
Let us know if you enjoy a bedtime tea or any other hot drink recommendation you have.
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.
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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84.8% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.