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RECIPE - BASIL PESTO

Basil Pesto RecipeInto the food processor put: 2 packed cups of basil leaves 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and sliced ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh ...

NEW INDOOR INSPIRATION

Indoor Greenlife Over the Christmas and New Year period we’ve sold heaps of Indoor Plants so now we have a good top-up coming in this week. Venus...

NEW OUTDOOR INSPIRATION

EASY SUMMER COLOUR Ptilotus Joey is very free-flowering over a long period, very heat tolerant, compact, good for coastal areas, and happy in gard...

SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE

Jordan Rondel’s summer berry trifle isn’t overly sweet or intensely creamy. Folding Greek yoghurt through the cream gives it a lovely, subtle tang ...

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OUT IN THE GARDEN

Brassicas (Cauliflowers, Broccoli etc) need planting now, particularly Brussel Sprouts, to get good size on the plants before temperatures cool dow...

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...