Heirloom Tomato Plants and Other Vegetables
It must be spring - the first white butterflies have arrived. Hopefully the cold spells are behind us. Time to get planting.
Visit us at the Waikanae Community Market, Park Road, Sat 8.00 - 12.00 and Otaki Market, SH1 opposite New World, Sun 9.00 - 2.00.
Tomatoes coming on really fast and ready to be planted directly in the ground from now on.
Other plants include:
Zucchini and Scallopini
Pumpkin - Crown, Butternut, Buttercup and Kumi Kumi
Cucumber - various types
Peas
Beans, climbing and bush (green, purple and yellow varieties) PLUS the first of the Scarlet Runners (growing so fast you can almost see it!)
Spring onions and herbs
We try to provide boxes for those buying multiple plants but we are limited for space so, if possible, please bring a suitable container for your purchases. Cloth bags are NOT suitable for tender young seedlings!
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
Click read more for more information.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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