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RECIPE - CHOCOLATE TERRINE

This is always a winner when you’re looking for a delicious Christmas treat with coffee. Or to give away as a present. ½ cup of raisins 2 tabs bran...

HYDRANGEA GROWING TIPS

Hydrangeas are popular hardy shrubs that bloom through summer and autumn, in shades of white, green, pink, red, purple, mauve and blue. Shrubs come...

RECIPE - CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Quick, easy, and a winner with everyone, especially with good coffee. 300 g dark chocolate 1 tab milk 2 tabs brown rum, brandy, whisky, Cointreau –...

NEW INDOOR INSPIRATION

Abstract Designs’ yellow diggers are a real hit and we have more of their fun laser-cut, NZ design, press-out models this week.   More of the Mo...

OUT IN THE GARDEN

Are Thrip infestations one of your annual garden problems? Thrips become active right about now so this is the time to take action. Most people don...

NEW OUTDOOR INSPIRATION

Fresh batch of Geraniums for hot spots and easycare colour all Summer – pink, white, and red. Large grade tub Hydrangeas just arrived for the ins...

RECIPE - BOOZY CHERRIES

BOOZY CHERRIES! Great Christmas present. ½ cup caster sugar ¼ cup boiling water 1 ½ cups golden rum 1 cinnamon stick 4 cups cherries, stalks remove...

JUST FOR A LAUGH

OUT IN THE GARDEN

Take a pair of secateurs with you and do some cutting back (particularly on roses to encourage new growth and flowering), and in no time at all yo...

NEW INDOOR INSPIRATION

New releases from Socksmiths, great colour, fun designs. New table lanterns, urns, rectangular trays, oval and round ceramic bud vases plus the d...

NEW OUTDOOR INSPIRATION

Colour is King at Christmas Geraniums are a big hit at the moment – they love the heat, and they’re part of our Great Value range, pink, red, and ...

RECIPE - STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Fun way to serve a crowd - like a cocktail but without the hassle of mixing individual drinks. To make this a non-alcoholic punch simply omit the a...