Small Acorns
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR LEASE
• Raglan: 10 acre organic grazing property with 4 bedroom house and sleep out. Vegetable garden, cattle yards, outbuildings, 9 electric fenced paddocks with water, pond, fruit trees, firewood on site, great views & 2.5k to village. Ideal for family/couple wanting an organic rural life change. heather@crofter.co.nz or 07 825 7047.
FOR SALE
• Address labels. Printed with your return address. For letters, parcels, cheques. Phone for brochure, 09 445 9003 or order online today: www.littlelabels.co.nz
• Codling moth. Organic, pheromone twistie ties. Ph 06 329 6988 evenings, email restareijonz@gmail.com
• Countryside Needlepoint & Craft. Mail order craft & embroidery supplies. www.countrysideneedlepoint.co.nz
• Fruit and vegetable cages. Ph 0800 14 48 65, www.hunkin.co.nz
• Greenhouses (polycarbonate). Ph 0800 14 48 65, www.hunkin.co.nz
• H-K Packaging is a proudly NZ-owned specialist distributor of horticultural packaging and textile supplies. Shop online or contact us direct for assistance. www.packnet.co.nz
• Leeaky Hose irrigation. Ph 0800 14 48 65, www.hunkin.co.nz
• Mantis lightweight tiller/cultivator. Ph 0800 14 48 65, www.hunkin.co.nz
• Rabbit repellent. Ph 0800 14 48 65, www.hunkin.co.nz
• Solar-powered pond pumps. Ph 0800 14 48 65, www.hunkin.co.nz
• The Best Gardeners’ Soap Ever. Handmade from 100% natural ingredients, removes all stains and smells instantly. www.fabulaspa.co.nz
• Weed burner, LPG. Ph 0800 14 48 65, www.hunkin.co.nz
GARDENS TO VISIT
• Coatesville country gardens. Open by appointment. Admission charged. Phone Mincher 09 415 7469, Twin Lakes 09 415 8762, Pine Lee 09 414 4338, Alafois 09 414 4324.
• Cross Hills Gardens. Kimbolton, Manawatu. World-renowned collections of rhododendrons and azaleas. Open daily. Book in your social group today for a garden visit. October-November. Ph 0800 746 367, www.crosshills.co.nz
• Terrace Station at Hororata. Heritage country garden in Canterbury. Open days October 9, November 13. $5.00 per adult. www.terracestation.org.nz
PLANTS & TREES
• Alpines - Perennials - Bulbs for sale. Catalogue 2016 available, $3 from Behind the Garden Hedge Garden Co, 108 Coldstream Road, RD3, Rangiora 7473. Email behind-hedge@xtra.co.nz.
• Amenopsis, brunneras, filipendulas, geums, hostas, linum, meconopsis, papavers, penstemon, primulas, pulsatillas. Wake Robin Nursery, 30 Harwich Street, Balclutha. Ph 03 418 4004. www.wakerobin.co.nz
• Ashton Glen Nursery. Mail order plants. www.ashtonglen.co.nz.
• Gloriosa lily tubers. Mixed colours. Seven flowering size tubers $35. 25 growing-on size tubers $30. Direct from the growers, Te Oranga Gloriosas. teoranga@actrix.co.nz
• Hydrangeas & other plants – Woodleigh
Nursery. Mail order New Zealand-wide. Photo catalogue: woodleigh.co.nz. Descriptive catalogue: send $5 to 300 Mountain Rd, RD3, New Plymouth.
• Rhododendrons and azaleas. See our comprehensive ONLINE catalogue NOW or visit our PLANT CENTRE from JUNE to NOVEMBER. www.crosshills.co.nz, 0800 746 367.
• Wildflower Seeds. Fun, trendy and so easy! Just sprinkle into your garden and watch a rainbow of colour grow. Choose a mixture for months of continuous colour or select individual varieties. Order online www.wildflowerworld.co.nz or call Wildflower World for our colourful annual catalogue 07 928 4517.
EVENTS & SHOWS
• Auckland Better Home & Living Show. 28-30 October, North Shore Events Centre, off Porana Rd, Glenfield, Auckland. Fri, Sat & Sun 10-5. Adult $7, senior special Friday $5, under 16 free. www.betterhomeandlivingshow.co.nz
• Hospice Homes & Gardens Tour Warkworth and Sandspit. Sunday 13 November. Tickets $50. Ph 09 425 9535, www.warkworthwellsfordhospice.co.nz
• Te Kuiti White Ribbon Art & Garden
Ramble. 26-27 November. Discover artists within 16+ special gardens located in & around Te Kuiti. Spot prizes, competitions, raffles, art & refreshment sales. Tickets from Waitomo Soaps 07 8787123, Te Kuiti I-Site 07 878 8077, tkinfo@xtra.co.nz, Oops A Daisy 07 878 8344, ngaire.kiernan@xtra.co.nz
WEBSITES TO VISIT
• Grab a Plant – online newsletter. Exciting plant and bulb specials every month. Register at www.gardenpost.co.nz
• www.lavender.org.nz Find growers, products, useful information. New Zealand Lavender Growers’ Association.
• www.marshwoodgardens.co.nz For hardy perennials.
• www.meadowlandirises.co.nz For tall bearded irises
• www.mushroomgourmet.co.nz
• www.stablehousedesign.co.nz
• www.versatilevireyas.co.nz