A spring clean
Just as we give our homes a “spring clean”, so too will gardens benefit from a tidy up at this time of the year. Here are some suggestions from Metropol. – Finish any last minute pruning. • Clean out drainage areas. • Treat the lawn to some nutrients. • Sow vegetable seeds for […]
Enthusiastic about crafting: Get Flocked
Have your knitting needles gotten dusty? Do you have an idea for a jumper and want to turn that into reality, but just need a push? At crafting hot spot, Get Flocked, it’s all about infusing joy into your knitting, crochet, and other creative pursuits. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant hues or subtle […]
Fabulous fennel salads
Fennel is a vastly underrated vegetable, although its fresh, aromatic anise flavour isn’t to everyone’s taste. Able to be eaten raw, sautéed, roasted, or added to salads, soups, and sauces, fennel is a member of the carrot family, though it’s not a root vegetable. A layered, bulbous vegetable that originated in the Mediterranean, […]
Beautify your outdoors: Affordable Concrete
Home landscaping should receive the same attention and talent that the interior decoration does. A perfectly completed driveway or concrete path is the crisp finishing touch to any new build project. It puts the stamp on the development that says ‘this home is all about care and attention to detail’. To bring this […]
Akaroa French Festival
If baguettes, berets, and striped crew-necks are your thing, then you won’t want to miss Aotearoa’s biggest tribute to all things French on 6-8 October. W ith the bi-annual Akaroa French Festival postponed in 2022 due to Covid-19, the staging of this year’s festival is hugely significant to the local community. Luke Dawkins, […]
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