291 days ago

Kate’s top 5 plants for apartment living

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

As the cooler months settle in and we spend more time at home, a burst of greenery can brighten up your space and lift your mood.

But if you think you need a big backyard to nurture your green thumb, think again.

Just ask Kate, a Ryman resident, who has transformed her apartment into a lush retreat filled with thriving plants and year-round colour.

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40 minutes ago

Bath for free

Shuer from Boulcott

Bath tub free, 167 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm.

10 days ago

Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!

Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫

What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇

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2 hours ago

Pressure washing

Vonnie from Petone

I had these wonderful young boys come over on Wednesday and pressure wash my concrete and it looks fabulous! They are a young group of boys starting out but they worked like professionals and were well mannered.