Plants for Sale
Snow Gum (Eucalyptus). Popular small garden tree. Drought resistant. Creamy white flowers attract bees. Evergreen, slender aromatic leaves. $10.
Feijoa. Native to South America. Popular garden shrub with delicious fruit. $10.
Camellia. Popular flowering shrub with shiny leaves, native to Native to China, Japan, Indonesia. $10.
Canton Lace aka China Doll (Radamachera sinica). Native to East Asia. Evergreen, medium sized tree, bean pods attract seed eating birds such as rosella and gold finches. $10.
Spider Grass aka St Bernard Lily, Airplane Plant, Hen and Chickens. Native to Tropical and Southern Africa. Variegated. Indoor/Outdoor, pot plant or ground cover. Free with any other purchase.
Text me on 0211441729.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
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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27.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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21% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.9% Keep it as is
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31.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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11.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
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.
Manurewa Library Tamariki Market - Saturday 7 December
Manurewa Library is holding a Tamariki Market on Saturday 7 December, 9.30 - 12, 30 pm. This is a great opportunity for young people to fundraise for Christmas, holidays or special projects. Please share this panui with young creatives so they can "book a space" to sell their crafts, sewing, knitting and baking etc. Phone Sonia at the Library on 262-5273 to book a space at the Tamariki Market.