Standard Michelia Figo Tree
Otherwise known as Port Wine Magnolia, Michelia Figo is a popular evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy green oval leaves.
It has masses of sweet, Port Wine scented flowers in spring through to summer which provides a delightful fragrance for the garden. It prefers a rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. Protect from frost, mulch well in spring and water well in summer for best results.
Evergreen flowering shrub
Fragrant flowers
Pick up from Pyes Pa, Tauranga Mob 027 5880122
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.1% Yes
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21.3% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below