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We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
I took this photo on film about 2002. Compare it with the 2022 photo from the same spot (uploaded 25/08) and the amount the vegetation has expanded across the lake can be observed.
Only 19 days till the annual plant fair at St Matthews on College St. Come along for lots of plants, books, homewares and home cooking such as jam, pickled onions etc
I have excess supply of free range eggs from happy hens. $8 a dozen. pickup Levin in town.
The team will slowly be getting back into harvesting food for the community. If you have an excess of fruit or vegetables, get in touch and we will do our best to collect as much as we are able and distribute to the community.
Unfortunately this year we wont be picking crab apples.
There is a … View moreThe team will slowly be getting back into harvesting food for the community. If you have an excess of fruit or vegetables, get in touch and we will do our best to collect as much as we are able and distribute to the community.
Unfortunately this year we wont be picking crab apples.
There is a facebook page which is for donors only so this is a possibility should you want to make contact this way.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
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Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View moreSome of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.
And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
The beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.
With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
It was even … View moreThe beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.
With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
It was even selected as a standout dish in the 2022 Iconic Auckland Eats.
Click read more for the recipe.
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