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In this week's issue of Get Growing we encourage you to sow more brassicas, thin apple and pear trees, make nettle soup, pin down perennials and check on your bees. And if you've always fancied becoming a forager but don't know where to start, food forester Robert Guyton has advice on starting your own foraging garden at home.
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What rock group consists of four famous men, but none of them sing?
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Poll: Would you use a pet cemetery?
Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.
The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.
Is a local pet cemetery something you think you would use? Share your thoughts below.

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31.3% Yes
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67.1% No
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1.6% Other - I'll share below

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