Karori, Wellington

Growing Your Own Linen

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Wellington (The Wash House)

Linen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it … View moreLinen has been used for thousands of years for clothes, beding and furnishings. It is loved for its soft and cool feel. It is a very strong and durable material which will last much longer than other alternatives, like cotton. Growing your own linen may see overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps. 
 
Plant 1 kg. fibre flax seed in a 6m x 6m plot
One plot will give you enough fibre to make a shirt from line (long linen fibres) and tow to weave a couple of towels.  Your actual yield will depend on growing conditions, how well you weed the plot and how perfect your retting and hackling techniques are.
Broadcast the seed thickly, over well tilled ground and then walk on it to firm the seed in.

Weed it well about 4 weeks after planting.
Your flax will take about 2 weeks to germinate in a cool, wet spring.  When it reaches just over 5cm in height you should walk into the plot and weed it well.  You can step on the plants without damaging them when they are between 5cm and 30cm tall.

Admire the blue flax flowers as the linen grows
Once the bed has been weeded well, you can just admire it as it grows.  About 60 days from planting the flowers start to open.  It is very beautiful watching the blue flowers swaying in the breeze.  Each flower is open for only one day. Each stock produces several flowers and each flower turns into a seed boll with 6 to 8 seeds.


100 days after planting, harvest the flax
The stocks of flax will be 2/3rds yellow and 1/3rd still green when it is ready to harvest.  The flowering will be finished and each slender flax plant will have 4 to 6 seed bolls.  You harvest the flax by hand, by pulling each plant out by the roots.  Toss the weeds and place the stems of flax in order.  Tie into bundles (shooks) about 30cm across, using strong twine.

See the whole method here: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

There's still time (just!) to send in your basil recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View moreDear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

Yarns in Barns Festival of Reading Wairarapa - on right through Labour weekend. 📚📚📚

The Team from Destination Wairarapa

Wairarapa's mighty festival of reading YARNS IN BARNS continues through Labour Weekend with diverse and entertaining presenters and authors. Emily Writes, Nick Bollinger, Jenny Pattrick, Monty Soutar, Scott Bainbridge and more. Includes the much loved Yarn in the Barn in Gladstone - this … View moreWairarapa's mighty festival of reading YARNS IN BARNS continues through Labour Weekend with diverse and entertaining presenters and authors. Emily Writes, Nick Bollinger, Jenny Pattrick, Monty Soutar, Scott Bainbridge and more. Includes the much loved Yarn in the Barn in Gladstone - this year with Tim Saunders and Chris Long.

Tickets ands all info here: yarnsinbarns.co.nz...

PONANT’s ‘Explore to Inspire’ November events!

Ponant

PONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an … View morePONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an inside look at what could be your next adventure, marvellous travel stories and presentations, and a glass of champagne… or two!

Registration is essential! Register now Register now

Travel through Mount Victoria Tunnel

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police have advised that there is protest action this morning at Mt Victoria Tunnel and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

The protest action is on the Hataitai side (Ruahine Street) of the Mount Victoria Tunnel and began this morning around 8am. Protesters have been seen … View morePolice have advised that there is protest action this morning at Mt Victoria Tunnel and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

The protest action is on the Hataitai side (Ruahine Street) of the Mount Victoria Tunnel and began this morning around 8am. Protesters have been seen dangling above the tunnel entrance.

Police have shared that the safety of the public is their top priority and these tunnel lanes will be monitored. Where possible, use alternative route for travel at this time.

***UPDATE: 9.45am: Mt Victoria Tunnel lanes, east and west-bound, are currently CLOSED. Motorists are asked to avoid SH1 from the airport and eastern suburbs into the city via the Mt Victoria Tunnel and instead use Evans Bay or Newtown when travelling city-bound. ***

OTARI PROBUS CUB Next meeting: 10am 21st October

Heather from Wadestown

SPEAKER: Simon Woolf

SOLD - Patio furniture for sale

Tom Neighbourly Lead from Karori

I'm posting this for my friend Jennie who doesn't use social media. Jennie is moving house and has this cast aluminium table and three chairs with fabric-covered cushions that she can't take with her. It is all in good condition. Anyone interested should phone Jennie on (04)476 4481

Price: $200

Adult Pilates Classes

Sue from Karori

Is it time for your to learn Pilates? Do you wake up with a cranky body? Maybe your knees aren’t what they used to be! Or perhaps you might just want to achieve better flexibility and strength. Does your pelvic floor need some attention? Pilates can help you build pelvic floor awareness , … View moreIs it time for your to learn Pilates? Do you wake up with a cranky body? Maybe your knees aren’t what they used to be! Or perhaps you might just want to achieve better flexibility and strength. Does your pelvic floor need some attention? Pilates can help you build pelvic floor awareness , strength and connections in your body. Or maybe you might just want to know how to use that foam roller catching dust in your back room! I have 17 years experience and I would love to share my knowledge with you!!
New term starts today for 9 weeks. There are places in the evening classes. Have a look at the website sueruffellpilates for timetable. bookings essential as classes are limited to 10 students.

I have a couple of time slots available for private and duos are held at my boutique studio which is located in Kelburn . I work with mat, reformer, chair and small props to tailor a class just for you! To find out more or book a session please call me on 0277128434

dig post holes

Harvey from Aro Valley

I need some help or a contractor to make about 16 post holes for a retaining wall.

Research Participants wanted!!

Brooke from Northland

Hello neighbours,
Please get in contact with me at Hughesbroo@myvuw.ac.nz if interested!

Ngā mihi

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View moreEscape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal Find out more

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View moreNourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost. Find out more

Free Fertility Awareness Education

Helen from Crofton Downs

FREE

Kia ora, I am a student educator with Natural Fertility NZ entering my supervised practice stage of training. I am looking for looking a client who wants to avoid pregnancy and learn fertility awareness.

As I am still a student your sessions will be free but you need to be able to … View moreFREE

Kia ora, I am a student educator with Natural Fertility NZ entering my supervised practice stage of training. I am looking for looking a client who wants to avoid pregnancy and learn fertility awareness.

As I am still a student your sessions will be free but you need to be able to commit to having 2-3 Zoom consults, being audio recorded for supervision, start as soon as possible and be willing to fill in an evaluation form at the end.

All student work is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor of Natural Fertility NZ. If interested please email me, Helen Lloyd, at fertilitywise@outlook.com

For more information about Natural fertility please visit www.naturalfertility.co.nz...

TIVO

Galina from Aro Valley

Anyone good with TiVo? I need my chip taken out of my old one and put into the new one plus patched software. Thank you.

LG 43” TV and Panasonic dvd player

Heather from Karori

Both in excellent condition with their remote controllers. Pick up Karori. Cash only.

Price: $100

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