Silver Squill “Minor”
Ledebouria Socialis “Minor” is a tough little plant requiring little care. Can be grown indoors or outside.
Has unusual silvery, lance-shaped leaves with green and silver spots and purple on the underside. Teardrop-shaped bulbs form above ground. In the Spring it grows small green flowers on pink stems.
Bulbs grow up to 6cm tall and multiply to create a mass carpet.can easily be separated for transplanting.
Is drought tolerant and prefers a shady spot in the garden or rockery liking indirect sun for 3-4 hours per day. Great for terrariums!
Entire plant only grows to about 10cm tall. Once established requires minimal watering and is considered drought tolerant.
There are now 4 pots available. Each pot contains several growing bulbs.
Pick up is Otumoetai. Contact 0223986618
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.8% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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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83% Yes
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14.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
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