Christmas Crafting
Sarah Scott, Angela Brown and I are doing a crafting day on the 25th of Nov, 11am until 2pm at 157 Hataitai Road, there will be a sewing machine and overlocker and threads and pins for hand sewing, either bring your own craft or learn to make a Xmas wreath, a fabric reusable gift bag and/or a vintage style headband plus more. We will have fabrics, ribbons for sale or you can bring your own.Our theme is upcycle and recycle, repurpose fabrics and trims, make your own gift bags and wreath, worry dolls.
We will provide teas, coffees and scones.
All welcome.
Poll: When should the tree go up? ๐
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 rฤ, 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.