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Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it … View moreLinen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps.
Plant 1 kg. fibre flax seed in a 6m x 6m plot
One plot will give you enough fibre to make a shirt from line (long linen fibres) and tow to weave a couple of towels. Your actual yield will depend on growing conditions, how well you weed the plot and how perfect your retting and hackling techniques are.
Broadcast the seed thickly, over well tilled ground and then walk on it to firm the seed in.
Weed it well about 4 weeks after planting.
Your flax will take about 2 weeks to germinate in a cool, wet spring. When it reaches just over 5cm in height you should walk into the plot and weed it well. You can step on the plants without damaging them when they are between 5cm and 30cm tall.
Admire the blue flax flowers as the linen grows
Once the bed has been weeded well, you can just admire it as it grows. About 60 days from planting the flowers start to open. It is very beautiful watching the blue flowers swaying in the breeze. Each flower is open for only one day. Each stock produces several flowers and each flower turns into a seed boll with 6 to 8 seeds.
100 days after planting, harvest the flax
The stocks of flax will be 2/3rds yellow and 1/3rd still green when it is ready to harvest. The flowering will be finished and each slender flax plant will have 4 to 6 seed bolls. You harvest the flax by hand, by pulling each plant out by the roots. Toss the weeds and place the stems of flax in order. Tie into bundles (shooks) about 30cm across, using strong twine.
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Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Interested in World History? Consider enroling in Peter Dornauf’s course entitled “Understanding the Classical World and its Impact on Modern Life.” This series of 8 talks, from our Introductory World History series, explores and reveals the primal influences of classical Greece & Rome, … View moreInterested in World History? Consider enroling in Peter Dornauf’s course entitled “Understanding the Classical World and its Impact on Modern Life.” This series of 8 talks, from our Introductory World History series, explores and reveals the primal influences of classical Greece & Rome, and explains how these influences manifest today and get played out in the modern world. Knowing these things helps not only with our sense of identity, but also provides us with a point of reference against which to measure our values and make critical judgments.
Begins Wed 19 October, 11:00am-1:00pm for 8 consecutive weeks.
EarthDiverse, 401 Anglesea Street (3 shops north of the Hamilton Central Bus Station, located upstairs). For more information and registration please visit our website.
Working in the Hamilton CBD and feeling stressed out at work? Need balm for the soul during your lunch break? EarthDiverse is pleased to continue its tradition of offering Mindfulness Meditation classes on an ongoing basis during school terms. Just drop by our Centre (located just 3 shops north of … View moreWorking in the Hamilton CBD and feeling stressed out at work? Need balm for the soul during your lunch break? EarthDiverse is pleased to continue its tradition of offering Mindfulness Meditation classes on an ongoing basis during school terms. Just drop by our Centre (located just 3 shops north of the Hamilton Central Bus Station and on the same side of the street) any Wednesday from 1-2pm for a session with Pam on a koha basis. Our Term 4 sessions begin again on Wed 19 October and run through Wed 7 December 2022. Come and go as you like. No registration required.
Since 1952, the NZ Modern School of Music has provided Kiwis of all ages, throughout the country, with a fun, modern approach to learning music. We’re currently on the lookout for both students and teachers.
If you love music, are proficient in an instrument and would like to share your skills… View moreSince 1952, the NZ Modern School of Music has provided Kiwis of all ages, throughout the country, with a fun, modern approach to learning music. We’re currently on the lookout for both students and teachers.
If you love music, are proficient in an instrument and would like to share your skills with others, think about becoming a teacher with the New Zealand Modern School of Music. You don't need to be an experienced teacher - we'll give you training and support - you just need to be enthusiastic and be proficient in your chosen instrument and music theory.
Do you have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument? If you are a beginner or already have some musical ability, it's never too late to learn or re-learn - whether you are eight years old or eighty! NZ Modern School of Music offers affordable one-to-one music tutoring across a range of instruments for children and adults, and all levels of musical ability.
If you’re ready to start your journey in mastering a musical instrument or share your music passion & skills with others please get in touch with Gai Boswelll via email: nzmsm.waikato@gmail.com Phone: 027 289 2031
EarthDiverse is please to announce it's continuing Hebrew course, beginning Thursday 20 October 2022 6:00-7:30pm. If you already know a bit of the script you are welcome to join this class, or you can catch up with the video recordings from our Hebrew 101 course from last Term (8 1.5 hr … View moreEarthDiverse is please to announce it's continuing Hebrew course, beginning Thursday 20 October 2022 6:00-7:30pm. If you already know a bit of the script you are welcome to join this class, or you can catch up with the video recordings from our Hebrew 101 course from last Term (8 1.5 hr sessions) and join Hebrew 102 now. Drop us an email from the Contact Us page on our website to inquire about our previous course offerings still available as video-only sessions. Check out this course, and all of our other language courses (Arabic, Dutch, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu), as well as our non-language courses, on our website
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Husqvarna 390XP Chainsaw for sale
Excellent condition
For sale $2200
Drying Capsules
In boxes of 100
Orange fades as it absorbs moisture
Protect your valuables from humidity
e.g. hearing aid, watch, camera etc
Special Promotion $ 50 per box subject to stock availability
Pick up at office by arrangement
Drying Capsules
In boxes of 100
Orange fades as it absorbs moisture
Protect your valuables from humidity
e.g. hearing aid, watch, camera etc
Special Promotion $ 50 per box subject to stock availability
Pick up at office by arrangement
Three ceramics
The largest is
260mm Tall
140mm Wide
180 mm Deep
The smaller are
… View moreThree ceramics
The largest is
260mm Tall
140mm Wide
180 mm Deep
The smaller are
110 mm Tall
70 mm Wide
90 mm Deep
The smaller are actually salt and pepper shakers but have never been used as such
Pick up is in
Pelorus Street,
Glenview 3206
Ph 07 843 8161
2 glazed tiles in Frame
340 mm x 190 mm
Made in Germany
Riverboat with Windmill and 3 seagulls
… View more2 glazed tiles in Frame
340 mm x 190 mm
Made in Germany
Riverboat with Windmill and 3 seagulls
A1 condition
Pick up is in Pelorus Street, Glenview 3206 Ph 07 843 8161
Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.
We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View moreEscape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.
We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View moreNourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.
Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
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Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, … View moreSick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
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