Hamilton Book Month
Hamilton Book Month is on throughout August with 20 events in 2020. There's workshops, panels, illustration, flash fiction, romance and crime, cold cases, mysteries, young adult writers, a soiree, a lit pub quiz, storytelling, poetry, a book swap and book sales, local and national authors, memoir, a blokes book club and an event called What are Readers Reading? Pick up a brochure from bookshops and libraries or head to www.hamiltonbookmonth.com... to plan your month.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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.
The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.