Blade shearing and felting workshop
If you are in the Wellington region and have a small flock of sheep this could be a great workshop for you.
From the paddock to the living room in a day: In the morning Allan the shearer will be teaching you how to handle sheep for crutching, foot trimming and general checkups as well as giving a blade shearing demonstration.
In the afternoon Sabin from Twinfelt will teach you how to turn wool straight of the sheep's back into a stunning looking sitting pad that looks like a sheepskin,
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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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4.7% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.4% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% 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.
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.