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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.

Check out our list of some of our favourite seed, plant and gardenware retailers who offer online shopping and discover some striking late-season bulbs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Last call for entries to our Resene Shed of the Year 2025!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take a look at Paul Bates' "surprisingly roomy" Tardis-inspired shed which took out our 2023 title, and if you reckon your shed is right up there, well, you could be in the running to win a robot lawnmower, Resene vouchers and a subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to 5 high-quality photos to Resene Shed of the Year 2025, NZ Gardener PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142. Or email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2025.

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1 day ago

Firearms incident in Hamilton

The Team from Waikato Police

Police are making enquiries after a firearms incident yesterday morning that has left a man in critical condition.
Emergency services were called to Winstone Ave about 5am after reports of shots heard.
A short time later, a man presented to hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.
He remains there in critical condition.
Police are now working to establish what has occurred and to speak to all those believed to be involved.
Investigators would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who might have information about those involved.
If you can help, please use our 105 service and quote reference number 250216/7665.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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14 days ago

Poll: Do you have a pet at home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.

We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!

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Do you have a pet at home?
  • 73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
    73.7% Complete
  • 7.7% Not currently, but one day!
    7.7% Complete
  • 18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
    18.6% Complete
4433 votes