Get digging..
Hi neighbors'it is aye beautiful day today to get out their and dig over your garden and fertilize ' compost and if you already done the hardest part of gardening and already done all that over the winter months such as I have then it's almost ' not quite just yet time to start planting your favourite thing's..my strawberries are already into flowering so today I'll give them aye well deserved feed..just going to drop aye little dolomite lime on the rest of meh garden. And as soon as the new moon is in orbit l will start planting the rest of my garden.. I'm also into trading ' share'n ' and helping you to create your own garden weather it's on aye sml scale to aye reasonable sized back yard garden..their's nothing like enjoying your own fruit's of labour..funny last year I meet aye couple well into their 60's who I helped with aye care free home made raised bed garden out off a couple of old pellets and apple bins with witched I had sauced from aye pack house I have been friends with for year's..lol..yes funny story that one...it was just the start of aye fantastic relationship witch I still have with this couple today..ha ha.. here's a hint it was just tomatoes they asked me about growing..funny as I tell meh mate's the full story and it get's them laughing every time.. will share that story if anyone is interested. Anyway let's get gardening.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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