Taupo grown spray free seeds
Large selection of spray free seeds for sale. All were grown in my garden and saved by myself. While not 'organic' certified they are as naturally grown as can be. The only fertiliser I use is rotted Comfrey.
Large selection of vegetables in various varieties as well as some flowers.
Tomatoes
Heirloom Watermouth beefsteak, Heirloom Scorsby Dwarf, Vine, Cherry (various colours and sizes).
Beans
Pinto, Scarlet runner, Big Black runner, French White Runner, Heirloom Brown, Purple.
Peas, Onion (white and eternal salad), Leek, various salads such as Lettuce and Japanese Mizuna.
Ground Cherry (a cousin of Cape Gooseberries)
Flowers
Blue Lupins, Fox Glove (Digitalis), Calendula, Sweet Peas, mixed colour Poppies.
Corn
Heritage Anasazi (flour corn), Blue Hopi, Navajo Black, Inca Rainbow, Strawberry Popcorn, White Popcorn.
And many more... $4 a packet or 3 for $10
Also available are very well sprouted purple potatoes and yams as well as mixed currant cuttings that have been rooted and are growing well.
Available at a central Taupo location (Spa Rd).
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.9% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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32.6% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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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82.6% Yes
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14.7% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️