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In this week's issue of Get Growing we encourage you to sow more brassicas, thin apple and pear trees, make nettle soup, pin down perennials and check on your bees. And if you've always fancied becoming a forager but don't know where to start, food forester Robert Guyton has advice on starting your own foraging garden at home.
We also have delicious seasonal recipes from Summer With Simon Gault and make sure you check out our Christmas Gift Guide and enter to win a rhododendron prize pack from Blue Mountain Nurseries and watering spikes from The Company Shed.
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Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.1% Yes, it's fair
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10.3% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
On the range
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?
Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.