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1138 days ago

Heirloom Tomato Plants and Other Vegetables

Val from Otaki District

Labour Weekend is the traditional time for planting tomatoes. We think it is still a bit early to be planting outdoors as the ground temperature has not warmed up sufficiently and the weather is pretty variable. However, you can get your plants off to a great start in a pot in a sunny spot for a couple more weeks. They'll thank you for the tlc!
Zucchini, beans and snow peas can be planted straight away. Capsicum and chilli still a couple of weeks away. So come on down to the Waikanae Market on Saturday morning or Otaki on Sunday and see what we have this week.

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20 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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1 day ago

It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

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11 hours ago

Huge Garage Sale: 7 Dec 8am-1pm St Marks Church Pukerua Bay

Penny from Paraparaumu

Combined two household garage sale with loads of items on offer. Includes plants, fish tanks, toys, books. clothes, kitchenware, furniture and loads more. Some good quality items just in time for Christmas. Everything must go. See you on Saturday, 98 Rawhiti Road, Pukerua Bay.