Taupo grown spray free seeds
Large selection of spray free seeds for sale. All were grown in my garden and saved by myself. While not 'organic' certified they are as naturally grown as can be. The only fertiliser I use is rotted Comfrey.
Large selection of vegetables in various varieties as well as some flowers.
Tomatoes
Heirloom Watermouth beefsteak, Heirloom Scorsby Dwarf, Vine, Cherry (various colours and sizes).
Beans
Pinto, Scarlet runner, Big Black runner, French White Runner, Heirloom Brown, Purple.
Peas, Onion (white and eternal salad), Leek, various salads such as Lettuce and Japanese Mizuna.
Ground Cherry (a cousin of Cape Gooseberries)
Flowers
Blue Lupins, Fox Glove (Digitalis), Calendula, Sweet Peas, mixed colour Poppies.
Corn
Heritage Anasazi (flour corn), Blue Hopi, Navajo Black, Inca Rainbow, Strawberry Popcorn, White Popcorn.
And many more... $4 a packet or 3 for $10
Also available are very well sprouted purple potatoes and yams as well as mixed currant cuttings that have been rooted and are growing well.
Available at a central Taupo location (Spa Rd).
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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