Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden
If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.
Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.
First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.
For all his tips and advice click read more.
Franklin students wage war on carbon
Students are decarbonising their schools under our Sustainable Schools’ climate action programme.
Mana Ora was launched last year to inspire young people to plan school sustainability projects.
Three Franklin schools joined the pilot, Maraetai Beach, Beachlands and Waiuku College.
Why are ghosts such bad liars?
...You can see right through them.
No, we haven't lost the plot! July 1st is International Joke Day and because laughter is good for your body, we want to get involved.
So, go on, jokers! Share your best joke below...
Antiques Fair Sat 6th - Sun 7th Drury School Hall
💙 Quota Papakura Inc are delighted and excited to bring you one of New Zealand's best and longest running Annual Antique Fair - we are so looking forward to seeing you and our amazing dealers there, to celebrate all things Collectable and Antique - all for sale!
Drury School Hall, Young Crescent, Drury.
Saturday 6th-Sunday 7th July 2024
9:30am-4pm
$8 entry fee
Cafe on site
Don't miss it!
Proceeds raised from the $8 entry fee / door charge & raffle will be going to local community organisations 💙
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