The coming drought?
Today NIWA confirmed an El Nino weather event for the summer. That may mean a long spell of dry weather, so I'd like to share a system for saving young trees and shrubs that I have used with great effect and with a minimal use of water. You get hold of some plastic tubing about 6cms diameter, from plumbing supplies, or second hand from building recyclers. You cut it into about 1 meter lengths and bury one end of each about 15 cms in the soil so it sits upright over part of the root ball. When the dry hits you patrol with your trusty watering can and a kitchen funnel, filling the tubes up to the top. The water goes directly to the roots with no evaporation. Kia kaha. Mike

Food Recall: Century brand Tuna Hot and Spicy
Several importers are recalling all batches and all dates of Century brand Tuna Hot and Spicy due to the presence of undeclared allergens (gluten and wheat). People with a gluten or wheat allergy should not consume these products. If you are not allergic to gluten or wheat, this recall does not affect you.
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Transform Your Old Clothesline into a Stylish Garden Feature with Resene
Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
