28
Jul
K.S., Morrinsville.
We had no luck growing capsicum from packets of seed so brought a fresh capsicum, scooped out the seed and planted that fresh and it worked a treat – lots and lots of plants.
Monthly Archives: July 2015
28
Jul
D.M.
When the milk bottle is emptied fill with cold water with lid on shake well, and use the residue on all your plants. If you have a fish tank, when emptying save the water for pot plants etc. These hints work well – you don’t have to buy plant food.
28
Jul
Canny Scot, Christchurch.
Next time you think about throwing out your old ice cream boxes cut them into strips and make little plant markers with them. Make sure you use a waterproof marker when writing on them.
28
Jul
P.J.H., Waverley.
Be sure to write the name on the lower part of the label as well as it won’t fade so quickly underground.
28
Jul
Manawahe School, Whakatane.
Place seeds such as peas, beans, luffa, etc in warm water for two days then plant. We are having a gardening competition so we are looking for ideas like this. We will be judging in December and taking a bus around to see all the gardens.
28
Jul
Denis, Opotiki.
Use broken up polyurethane packing in the bottom of your pot plants. it keeps them warm and is lighter when you need to move your large pots.
28
Jul
Diane, Paraparaumu.
Diane has a cat food recipe and a comment about feeding pets linseed (which was suggested by Margaret from Whangarei). Diane says, “This can be a bit dangerous as it can be a pain instigator in some. I would suggest that if giving it to animals make sure it is a very small amount and no […]
28
Jul
Canny Scot, Christchurch.
I bulk buy frozen food(K9) in 5kg lots for my dog and find that weighing a daily amount and bagging it up in the blue bags is a very handy way to store it in the freezer. it helps identify dog food in the freezer and once she has eaten it I re-use the bag […]
28
Jul
P.B.
Elderly pet tips – Be careful when giving elderly dogs (over 10) bones. Their teeth might be worn and break. Soak dried food in hot water for an hour prior to feeding to an elderly dog.
28
Jul
Oily Rag Mottos
Here are some guiding commandments for good living off the smell of an oily rag. • A fool and their money are soon parted. – supplied by Sandra. • “Use half as much and get the product at half price!” – old oily rag saying (which we just made up now! – oily rag ed). […]