Rotorua Festival of Gardens
I am so looking forward to hosting Special Guest - NZ gardening writer, broadcaster, columnist and television presenter, Lynda Hallinan over the Rotorua Festival of Gardens weekend 15th to 17th November. She tells me she had a bit of a whoops and is in a moon boot but looking forward to visiting some of our fantastic Rotorua gardens as well.
Lynda's planned Schedule:
Friday, 15th 5.30pm - Te Runanga Tea Rooms. .Presenting Gourmet Gardening: from plot to pantry. An edible gardening session where she will be sharing tips for growing edibles & her favourite recipes & preserving methods. Entry is by Ticket Only.
Devonshire Teas will be available to purchase before and after the presentation (Western Heights High School fundraiser)
Saturday, 16th 8.30am - Palmers Garden Centre. Fresh ideas for your garden using the best new plants together with old favourites. Lear some tricks & techniques and some eco-friendly options for pest & disease control. FREE EVENT
Sunday, 17th 9am to 11am - Farmers Market, CBD. Want a signed copy of Lynda's latest book or have a question? Come on down.
Tickets are available from:
McLeods Bookshop, Pukuatua St
Palmers Garden Centre, Sala St
Living Colour, Eruera St
Or online at: www.rotoruagardens.org.nz...
See you all Friday evening.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.4% 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.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below