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301 days ago

Silver Squill “Minor”

Karen from Otumoetai

Ledebouria Socialis “Minor” is a tough little plant requiring little care. Can be grown indoors or outside.
Has unusual silvery, lance-shaped leaves with green and silver spots and purple on the underside. Teardrop-shaped bulbs form above ground. In the Spring it grows small green flowers on pink stems.
Bulbs grow up to 6cm tall and multiply to create a mass carpet.can easily be separated for transplanting.
Is drought tolerant and prefers a shady spot in the garden or rockery liking indirect sun for 3-4 hours per day. Great for terrariums!
Entire plant only grows to about 10cm tall. Once established requires minimal watering and is considered drought tolerant.
There are now 4 pots available. Each pot contains several growing bulbs.
Pick up is Otumoetai. Contact 0223986618

Price: $6

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1 day ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.4% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.4% Complete
  • 20.1% Small fireworks displays in each community
    20.1% Complete
  • 7.8% Keep it as is
    7.8% Complete
  • 32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    32.7% Complete
  • 10.5% Anything but fireworks
    10.5% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1954 votes
8 hours ago

Brain Burn Alert! Today’s Riddle Will Make You Think Twice!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

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20 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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