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Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it … View moreLinen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps.
Plant 1 kg. fibre flax seed in a 6m x 6m plot
One plot will give you enough fibre to make a shirt from line (long linen fibres) and tow to weave a couple of towels. Your actual yield will depend on growing conditions, how well you weed the plot and how perfect your retting and hackling techniques are.
Broadcast the seed thickly, over well tilled ground and then walk on it to firm the seed in.
Weed it well about 4 weeks after planting.
Your flax will take about 2 weeks to germinate in a cool, wet spring. When it reaches just over 5cm in height you should walk into the plot and weed it well. You can step on the plants without damaging them when they are between 5cm and 30cm tall.
Admire the blue flax flowers as the linen grows
Once the bed has been weeded well, you can just admire it as it grows. About 60 days from planting the flowers start to open. It is very beautiful watching the blue flowers swaying in the breeze. Each flower is open for only one day. Each stock produces several flowers and each flower turns into a seed boll with 6 to 8 seeds.
100 days after planting, harvest the flax
The stocks of flax will be 2/3rds yellow and 1/3rd still green when it is ready to harvest. The flowering will be finished and each slender flax plant will have 4 to 6 seed bolls. You harvest the flax by hand, by pulling each plant out by the roots. Toss the weeds and place the stems of flax in order. Tie into bundles (shooks) about 30cm across, using strong twine.
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Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Haven Falls are very blessed to be opening their new branch in Rotorua.
Located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua these facilities offer a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.
We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around … View moreHaven Falls are very blessed to be opening their new branch in Rotorua.
Located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua these facilities offer a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.
We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.
We operate 24 hours 7 days a week.
0800 428366
🙂 Spring is here!
Now is the time to start thinking about getting your outdoor spaces ready for entertaining!
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… View more🙂 Spring is here!
Now is the time to start thinking about getting your outdoor spaces ready for entertaining!
✅ Windows Washing
✅ Gutter Cleaning
✅ House Washing
P.S. The photo was taken from a property on Devon Street, Rotorua
📲 Call or send me a message today for all of your exterior cleaning needs!
P: 022 497 5900
E: rotoruapropertyservice@gmail.com
Have you had your gutters and fascias cleaned in the last 12-24 months?
We recommend getting them cleaned once a year to avoid plumbing blockage, especially with houses surrounded by big trees.
P.S. Here are satisfying pictures from Ranolf Street, Glenholme, Rotorua
We can provide a range… View moreHave you had your gutters and fascias cleaned in the last 12-24 months?
We recommend getting them cleaned once a year to avoid plumbing blockage, especially with houses surrounded by big trees.
P.S. Here are satisfying pictures from Ranolf Street, Glenholme, Rotorua
We can provide a range of exterior washing services including:
✅ Windows Wash
✅ Gutters Clean
✅ House Wash
📲 Contact us via private message or give Michael a call to make your property look fresh in Spring 🙂
P: 022 497 5900
E: rotoruapropertyservice@gmail.com
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.
We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View moreEscape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.
We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View moreNourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.
Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, … View moreSick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
Another satisfied customer :D
Don't have the time to attend them or maybe heights aren't your thing?
✅ Windows Washing
✅ Gutter Cleaning
✅ House Washing
… View moreAnother satisfied customer :D
Don't have the time to attend them or maybe heights aren't your thing?
✅ Windows Washing
✅ Gutter Cleaning
✅ House Washing
P.S. The photo was taken from a property on Ranolf Street, Rotorua
📲 Call or message Michael for a stress-free solution 🙂
P: 022 497 5900
E: rotoruapropertyservice@gmail.com
It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.
Does any have any experience, know of anyone or has anyone ever had any interest in registering as a not for profit to help animals?
I have not been able to find any registered not for profit locally.
We have 1 small rescue locally run by a girl who is doing her very best but there is only … View moreDoes any have any experience, know of anyone or has anyone ever had any interest in registering as a not for profit to help animals?
I have not been able to find any registered not for profit locally.
We have 1 small rescue locally run by a girl who is doing her very best but there is only so much one person can do, as you can imagine she is always full and at capacity funding majority from her own pocket and not registered which is always a requirement to try to apply for funding offered in wider nz.
I am almost positive everyone here has probably experienced problems with stray cats here in Rotorua, and absolutely nothing is in place here to help them (or people who are affected) or help control or stop the issue from continuing and growing.
A discussion that needs to happen and really needs solutions, I know we all have different opinions and thats okay, let's share them, throw ideas about, educate.
A conversation inspired by the helpless cats in Fairy Springs area.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Are your gutters like this and you can't reach and clean them on your own?
It's shocking that this is an 18-month-old new built and the gutters are already owned...
P.S. The photo is taken from a property on Shirley Street, Rotorua
✅ Windows Wash
✅ Gutters Clean
✅ … View moreAre your gutters like this and you can't reach and clean them on your own?
It's shocking that this is an 18-month-old new built and the gutters are already owned...
P.S. The photo is taken from a property on Shirley Street, Rotorua
✅ Windows Wash
✅ Gutters Clean
✅ Driveway/Driveway/Fence Cleaning
📲 Contact us via Facebook or email for exterior photos of areas you want to be cleaned for an INSTANT QUOTE and make your property look fresh in Spring.
P: 022 497 5900
E: rotoruapropertyservice@gmail.com
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Running a marathon in one day is hard but what about doing it throughout November?
Complete a marathon in a month for the Cancer Society and rack up steps towards your personal health journey while raising vital funds at the same time.
You can make your marathon bite-sized by completing just… View moreRunning a marathon in one day is hard but what about doing it throughout November?
Complete a marathon in a month for the Cancer Society and rack up steps towards your personal health journey while raising vital funds at the same time.
You can make your marathon bite-sized by completing just 1.4ks a day. Run, cycle, swim, skip – this is your journey, this is your marathon.
Sign up today and help Cancer Society support people in your community with cancer.
Nau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.
Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be...… View moreNau mai, haere mai e te iwi. Yes, it’s true – the greatest little gameshow show on earth, Lucky Dip, is back for 2022, bigger, louder, and on the road throughout the motu.
Join our hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa for some hearty katakata (laughs), soak up some wairua and prepare to be...amazed!
Watch Lucky Dip on the Road, Sundays at 8pm from October 23rd on Whakaata Māori and who knows, you could even see yourselves on telly!
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