3 gardening tips from Balclutha Community Garden
The Balclutha Community Garden is in the running to be named this year's GARDENA Gardener of the Year. Here, they share three tips for home gardeners.
1. Your best irrigation trick? Put in a watering system so you just have to turn on one tap.
2. Top tip for a novice gardener? Try any plant anywhere, and don't give up.
3. What's a good way to use something you like growing? Put mint or parsley with any vegetable, or make it into a sauce.
Read about Balclutha Community Garden and the other finalists, and vote!
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.
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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% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% 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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