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Calling all neglected gardens!
Are you just a bit grumpy over the way winter has trashed you? Are you depressed with all the weeds?
Look we know how you feel - imagine how your owners feel!
Gardens, ask your owners to call me on 0272430951 for a free quote.
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Get busy in the garden this August.
PLANT
+ Plant globe artichokes or divide existing plants and replant in well-fertilised soil. These gorgeous, silver-leaved perennial vegetables need plenty of space so don’t plant them too near other crops.
+ Watercress can easily be grown from pieces… View moreGet busy in the garden this August.
PLANT
+ Plant globe artichokes or divide existing plants and replant in well-fertilised soil. These gorgeous, silver-leaved perennial vegetables need plenty of space so don’t plant them too near other crops.
+ Watercress can easily be grown from pieces you have bought from the vege shop. You don’t need a creek in the backyard; a bucket of waterlogged planting mix will do nicely.
+ If you live in warmer areas get those early potatoes in or at least start the sprouting process. In colder places you may need to protect plants from frost. Recommended early starters include Jersey Bennes, Agria and Ilam Hardy. Always choose certified seed potatoes, guaranteed to be virus and pest free.
+ Plant fruit trees (deciduous only in colder areas) and berry plants including strawberries.
+ Plant chive seedlings in pots or directly into the garden if it’s not too frosty in your area. Chives are a versatile vege useful in salads, omelettes and virtually any style of cooking. Although the pink flowers are pretty, it’s better to cut them off to encourage plants to produce more leaves. Now is also a good time to plant shallots, spring onions and onions.
HARVEST
+ Pick silverbeet regularly to encourage more leaves to develop. The large outer leaves can be bitter so use those for soups and stews. Silverbeet is a stalwart of the traditional Kiwi vege garden, deservedly so as it’s highly nutritious and easy to grow. But if your lot are not so keen, consider surreptitiously adding it to pizza, pies and lasagne.
+ When preparing freshly picked broccoli, spinach and other green veges it can be easy to miss tiny snails and caterpillars. A good trick to ensure no creepy crawlies invade your dinner plate is to wash your greens in cold, salted water before cooking.
+It’s a shame to see citrus trees laden with unpicked fruit when so many people could benefit from that vitamin C. If you can’t eat all your grapefruit, mandarins and lemons, rather than let them go to waste, think about dropping some off to the local school, rest home, kindergarten or homeless shelter. Your neighbours might also appreciate some.
SOW
+ Rocket is an indispensable green for the winter garden. Its peppery flavour will add interest (and a big dollop of nutrition) to salads, casseroles, sauces etc. Don’t forget that the flowers and seed are edible too. Easy to grow, sow rocket in the garden or in pots if soil is wet, heavy and cold.
+ If your garden is warm and sheltered sow silverbeet for a continual supply right through to spring when you can expand your range of leafy greens. Sow seed 2cm deep into the garden or in punnets for planting out when seedlings are established (particularly in colder areas).
+ South Americans and those in the Deep South of the US love collards, but they’re not grown much here. They should be as they are said to have unique cholesterol-lowering and anti-colon cancer properties. Sow now for a spring harvest, either into the ground or into trays of seed-raising mix for planting out later. Cook as for kale.
+ Not all of us like to grow veges in winter but rather than let vege beds fill with weeds, sow a green manure crop which can then be dug into the soil in spring. Green manure crops not only keep weeds at bay, they help restore nutrients to over-worked soil and act as a mulch in cold areas when they die down after frosts. Common crops are legumes, mustards, lupins, barley and oats. Kings Green Manure mix combines peas, oats and lupins.
+ For those who like to experiment try direct-sowing black radish. Not as peppery as summer radishes, this Spanish variety has a black skin and white succulent flesh that’s lovely in soups, stews or salads. It matures in 60 days.
+ Swedes are a much underrated root vege. Sow in rows 38-45cm apart from now until weather warms up, in a sunny spot. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 25cm apart.
TIP: Not enough space for a tree? Try spring-flowering shrubs like azaleas, choisya, dwarf bottlebrush, grevillea, hebe, roses, lavender, rosemary and viburnum.
3 bags for $5
or $2 each
You can now purchase Boomerang Bags Upper Hutt Reusable (net fabric) produce bags at Thimbles and Threads Upper Hutt, 84 Main Street, Upper Hutt
For mail order Fb Msg Boomerang Bags Upper Hutt
or Email: BoomerangBagsUpperHutt@gmail.com
All proceeds go to our … View more3 bags for $5
or $2 each
You can now purchase Boomerang Bags Upper Hutt Reusable (net fabric) produce bags at Thimbles and Threads Upper Hutt, 84 Main Street, Upper Hutt
For mail order Fb Msg Boomerang Bags Upper Hutt
or Email: BoomerangBagsUpperHutt@gmail.com
All proceeds go to our general running costs.
Thanks so much for your support.
Made from new net fabric
Come and see 100 singers and a small band of top quality musicians present the music of Cole Porter. It's going to be De-Lovely!
We had a knock on our door this morning from Des Redican, the lovely man who sells toys by Doris Nicholson kindy. He is looking for a Dutch man who used to stop and chat to him each morning on his way to buy a paper, he collects cards of sailing ships and steamers. Des hasn't seen him in a few… View moreWe had a knock on our door this morning from Des Redican, the lovely man who sells toys by Doris Nicholson kindy. He is looking for a Dutch man who used to stop and chat to him each morning on his way to buy a paper, he collects cards of sailing ships and steamers. Des hasn't seen him in a few weeks and would like to know if he is ok. He has a Dutch name, sounds like 'case' but Des was unsure of spelling, and he possibly lives on Cruickshank Road. If anyone has any information, send me a message or stop by and chat to Des outside the kindy.
2 month old king single viscount mattress with black low profile base.
Cost $1,400 New. Would consider swapping for a queen size bed in good condition.
It was on yesterday and it didn't rain while it happened = we raised $852.50 which means we can continue our sponsorship of Womgel in Ethiopia (through TEAR Fund) and the bulk of our proceeds this month will go to Circuit International, a NZ-based organisation helping the poor and … View moreIt was on yesterday and it didn't rain while it happened = we raised $852.50 which means we can continue our sponsorship of Womgel in Ethiopia (through TEAR Fund) and the bulk of our proceeds this month will go to Circuit International, a NZ-based organisation helping the poor and disadvantaged in Myanmar. Check out their website to see some of their inspiring projects in that country.
Hi all,
You may, or may not, have noticed a recent Real Estate post that has attracted the wrath of some members.
There ARE some issues here.
Personally I think we need to address our concerns with those 'at the top'.
Here is your opportunity to have your say.
Speak now or … View moreHi all,
You may, or may not, have noticed a recent Real Estate post that has attracted the wrath of some members.
There ARE some issues here.
Personally I think we need to address our concerns with those 'at the top'.
Here is your opportunity to have your say.
Speak now or forever hold your peace / piece.
I will collate any comments and forward to the appropriate person/s and keep you informed.
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary… View moreThe Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View moreAre there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.
Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!
If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.
Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
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Whit cot for sale comes with mattress brand new ! Height of mattress can be adjusted and side of cot slides up and down.
Can come with bumper set mobile and multiple for sheets if wanted
Retro furniture, clothing pre loved and new, baby and kitchen stuff, books etc etc etc
Retro furniture, baby stuff, clothing, books, kitchen stuff etc etc etc
Hi Neighbours!
We have a special offer on the Yale Assure Digital Lock until the 31st of July.
You can now have it installed in your home for $399 - was $599. Please see the attached brochure for more details. Or jump onto our website to learn more about this awesome smart digital lock.
From… View moreHi Neighbours!
We have a special offer on the Yale Assure Digital Lock until the 31st of July.
You can now have it installed in your home for $399 - was $599. Please see the attached brochure for more details. Or jump onto our website to learn more about this awesome smart digital lock.
From Exceed - we fix windows & doors
0800 25 25 00
exceed.co.nz
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