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Board backs Project RollestonSt John’s Project Rolleston fundraising efforts have been boosted by a $5000 donation.

Selwyn netballLincoln continues to maintain its dominance of the Selwyn Netball Centre’s premier 1 competition.

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Mrs Davey was among a number of central Selwyn residents whose volunteer work in the community was recognised at the board’s awards evening which is held every two years.

“I knew I had been nominated but to receive the overall award was a real surprise,” Mrs Davey said.

“In all the work I do I am not alone and there’s always a group of willing workers and I am just one of those. I can’t sit still.”

Mrs Davey was nominated for the awards by former Selwyn Central

Community volunteers recognisedu by Kent Caddick

“Just keeping myself busy,” was the reaction of Rolleston’s Joyce Davey to the news she had been named the supreme community volunteer award winner at the Selwyn Central Community Board’s volunteer awards.

Community Board chair Liz Russell.“Joyce has always worked quietly

in the background helping all sorts of people,” Mrs Russell said.

“This is a woman who constantly gives to others, and has given enormously to the Selwyn district.”

Mrs Davey and her husband Denis moved to West Melton in 1988 where they both joined the West Melton Community Centre committee. For the next 10 years she was the secretary and booking clerk there.

During her time in West Melton

Mrs Davey was involved in a number of community groups. In the 1990s she helped with compiling, editing, producing and delivering the West Melton telephone directories which were produced just for the township.

In 1996 she and a friend started a programme of music for pre-schoolers called Rug Rats in West Melton at the Presbyterian Church. A keen gardener Mrs Davey has been a member of the West Melton Garden Club and is an active member of the Rolleston Garden club after moving to Rolleston in 2005.

Joyce Davey relaxes at home with her husband of 53 years, Denis, following her recognition in the Selwyn Central Community Board’s volunteer awards

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Dr Renwick is currently living in Dublin, Ireland, where he is Professor of Agricultural and Food Economics at University College Dublin. He will arrive in Lincoln later this year.

Dr Renwick said it was a very exciting time to be heading to New Zealand and joining the Lincoln University team.

“In addition to the teaching and research supervision, I am looking forward to joining what is already a world-renowned university with a well-established reputation with the agricultural sector in New Zealand, and helping to build this reputation in the area of agricultural and food economics through my own research, presentations, publications and commentary. ”

Dr Renwick will also play a role in OneFarm - Centre of Excellence in Farm Business Management, a joint research centre with Massey University and will work closely with the university’s Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit.

Lincoln University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Scholarship and Research,

New appointmentLincoln University has named Dr Alan Renwick as its new Professor of Agricultural Economics.

Dr Alan Renwick from Dublin has been named as Lincoln University’s new Professor of Agricultural Economics.

Stefanie Rixecker said she was delighted at Dr Renwick’s appointment.

“Dr Renwick has exactly the background we need to further strengthen Lincoln’s teaching and research in agricultural economics.

“Alan spent many years at the University of Cambridge in the Department of Land Economy, before heading the Scottish Agricultural College’s Land Economy and Environmental Research team.”

Police say a North Canterbury resident was scammed out of a significant amount of money through the ruse.

Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Anderson says the victim was contacted on their landline by a caller who was posing as a member of staff working for a telecommunication company.

“The caller told the victim they had viruses on their computer and if they weren't removed their internet service would be disconnected.

"The victim was then asked to pay $20 to an overseas account in order for the caller to install antivirus software.

“Access to the victim’s computer and bank account led to the caller obtaining significantly more than the $20 they asked for."

Police investigations are ongoing

Phone scam warningCanterbur y Police are warning Selwyn residents to be vigilant after a scam involving someone posing as a member of staff working for a telecommunication company

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Selwyn Central St John is looking to raise $1.1 million for the development of an ambulance base and training facility in Rolleston.

At its meeting last week the community board voted unanimously to award Project Rolleston $5000 from its discretionary fund.

Board chair Diane Chesmar said the project is going to have a huge impact not only for the people in the Selwyn central area but for a lot of the district.

“None of us know when we are going to need St John but when we do we want to know they have the best emergency hub possible.

“This project is not only going to house St John but will also provide training facilities and meeting rooms for the wider community and as representatives of the ratepayers of central Selwyn we believed this project is one worth supporting.”

St John’s Selwyn Central Area Committee chair John Sunckell said they were delighted the community board saw fit to support the project.

St John is developing a site on the corner of Norman Kirk Drive and Kidman Street an ambulance base and training facility and will eventually be joined by the New Zealand fire Service on the site.

Board backs Project Rollestonu by Kent Caddick

St John’s Project Rolleston fundraising efforts have been boosted by a $5000 donation from the Selwyn Central Community Board.

St John’s Selwyn Central Area Committee chair John Sunckell shows Selyn Central Community Board chair Diane Chesmar where the board’s money is going.

Stage one of the St John development includes the purchase of a building which is already on site, the renovation of the building and the construction of

a garage to house vehicles. Stage two involves the construction of a community based training facility.

Stage one will cost St John $630,000

and stage two $430,000, meaning the project will cost around $1.1 million in total most of which St John will need to fundraise for.

A recent council survey, to which over 600 people responded to, has highlighted a number of areas where blackspots were preventing adequate coverage particularly in the Malvern and Selwyn Central areas.

Council chief executive David Ward said he was concerned weather dependency features as one of the common themes in survey responses to mobile coverage.

“This is particularly disturbing given the increase of dependence that our district residents, together with

Council moves to improve broadband coverageThe Selwyn District Council is to seek government funding to assist it with improving broadband and cellphone coverage in the district.u by Kent Caddick

contractors, council staff and emergency personnel, have on this method of communication in events such as that which we are experiencing in Canterbury this week.

“Staff members involved in preparing the application to Government for funding from three funds are currently canvassing emergency service providers, council’s contractors and field staff to gain a greater geographic understanding of blackspot coverage for mobile telephones.”

The survey also showed respondents

were having internet connectivity issues in some areas which affected the way they were able to do business in Selwyn.

Among the issues were poor access to online banking, accessing work via a remote server and variable speeds.

“These responses support the view that staff gained during business meetings in Darfield, Leeston, Rolleston and Tai Tapu in 2014,” Mr Ward said.

“Our thinking was influenced by these responses and is assisting us in articulating the key points for our funding application.”

Selwyn District Council chief executive David Ward is concerned inadequate cellphone coverage could affect the way council responds to emergency events.


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From 2007 to 2013 she served on the Selwyn Central Community Board and during that time become one of the driving forces behind several volunteer community groups including the Newcomers Group and the Day Club for older residents.

She has also produced a number of books reflecting the community she has lived in.

In 1998, she wrote a booklet called the History of Halkett Charge 1873-1998, celebrating 125 years of the existence of the church in Halkett. Last year she interviewed local West Melton women and compiled a book about them and their ancestors to mark West Melton’s 150 year anniversary.

A number of other Selwyn Central residents were recognised for their

work in running and organising last year’s West Melton 150th celebrations including Nicky Parker, Andrew Sharpe, Jacqueline Lawson and Tony Blaber.

The full list of recognised for their involvement in the Selwyn Central community is:

Special Award and overall Gold recipient: Joyce Davey; Recreation: Geoff Leathwick (silver); Aged: Rolleston Day Club (silver); Youth: Rayleen Clarke (silver), Rafael Clarke; Welfare: Roy Bridgman, Selwyn Central Community Care (silver); Cultural Affairs: Nicky Parker (silver); Educational: Linley Thomas (silver); Community: Penny McKay (silver), Maggie Clark, Andrew Sharpe, Tim Schurr, Jacqueline Lawson, Tony Blaber and Colin Watson.

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While the recent snowfalls in Selwyn have caused disruption for many, for others it has been a chance to delight in the winter wonderland created by the falls.

Tracy Mangels send in this photo of Anna, Emily and Evan Mangels playing in the snow at their great-aunt and uncle’s house in Darfield.

Four-year-old Marley Williams enjoying the flying jump at the end of the slide at Darfield’s playground. Photo by Keryn Williams.

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According to the university a 10% increase from last year has seen females make up just over 51% of the student population this year, outnumbering males for the first time.

The trend is across the board, with few subjects still having a prevailing whiff of testosterone.

SchoolsLinc programme manager Fiona Scott, who works with schools to show them what Lincoln has to offer, said the figures could reflect a few trends.

“I think there is more exposure in the media for girls to notice and relate to, and more female science teachers are also encouraging girls to try areas they

Women on the march at LincolnFor the first time in its history Lincoln University has more female students than male.

might not have considered.”She said female numbers are also

higher in the agricultural courses Lincoln is well known for.

The Telford campus which specialises in agricultural training has gone from having a roll comprised of 16% females in 2010 to 50% in 2015.

“I think female students are realising that working on the farm involves more than lugging bales of hay, or getting up at 4am to milk cows,” Ms Scott said.

First year Bachelor of Science student Alexia Marr, a former Cashmere High pupil, is part of the female majority on campus.

The 19-year-old said she has enjoyed

Alexia Marr is one of a growing number of women studying at the previously male-dominated Lincoln University.

her time at Lincoln and has had a diverse range of studies and field trips so far.

“It’s a laid-back place,” she said.Deputy V ice-Chancellor of

international and business development, Jeremy Baker, said it is a good sign for the land-based sectors that the student body make-up at Lincoln represents the wider population.

“We are attracting an increasingly diverse range of talented people to meet the needs of those sectors.

“We are also trying to attract more people from urban backgrounds, to let them see there are exciting opportunities in the land-based rural sectors,” he said.

Munchkin, a baby products manufacturer, plans to launch the new Grass Fed branded retail-ready infant formula, which will be manufactured exclusively by Synlait, into the United States and China.

Synlait managing director Dr John Penno said strategically Synlait has been looking at opportunities that reduce its exposure to China.

“We are cognisant of ensuring our infant formula business does not become overly reliant on the China market, and so Munchkin, with its focus on the United States market, is a potentially important addition to our growing portfolio of retail-ready infant formula customers.”

Dr Penno said the raw milk used to manufacture the unique infant formula is subject to a new Grass Fed standard co-developed by Munchkin and Synlait.

“It requires cows to be exclusively grazed on a pasture and crop based diet, with no feeding of grain, or feed not grown in New Zealand. Farmers will

Synlait signs partnership with US companySelwyn dairy company Synlait Milk has joined forces with United States company, Munchkin Inc to launch a new infant formula.

be independently audited to ensure they meet, and maintain the standard.”

Munchkin CEO Steve Dunn said the new standard, and a unique Grass Fed infant formula line to meet growing consumer demand, particularly in the United States, is a big opportunity for Munchkin.

“Our forecast gross revenue for 2015 financial year is over US$300 million, and we expect the growth of the Grass Fed infant formula business to contribute significantly to our bottom line over time.”

Dr Penno said Grass Fed is a unique value added opportunity that will reward

a small group of Synlait suppliers who choose to follow the new standard by paying them a premium for their milk.

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Synlait managing director Dr John Penno says it new partnership with US company Munchkin will reduce the Selwyn company’s exposure in the Chinese market.

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A 23-3 win over West Melton in the Ellesmere division one rugby competition on Saturday should help to ease some of the pain of losing the grand-final to Methven the previous weekend.

Points from the Ellesmere clubs matches against each other in the Combined Country championship are carried over into the Ellesmere competition.

Southbridge, which narrowly led the points table heading into the Ellesmere rounds, continue to do so thanks to a 38-13 win over Darfield on Saturday.

Lincoln is in second place and maintained the pressure on Southbridge after proving too strong for Rolleston in their clash in Lincoln.

In an entertaining match the home side shrugged off a strong start from the visitors to eventually take out the match 39-27.

The combined Burnham/Dunsandel/Irwell side had a 18-13 win over Hornby.

Lincoln, unbeaten so far this season, maintained its perfect record running out 70-27 winners over West Melton at the Lincoln Events Centre.

Dunsandel, promoted from the premier 2 grade after the first round of the competition, kept pace with Halswell

Lincoln maintains its grip on premiership u by Kent Caddick

Lincoln continues to maintain its dominance of the Selwyn Netball Centre’s premier 1 competition with a demolition of West Melton on Saturday.

Waihora bounces back from finals lossWaihora bounced back from its narrow loss in the Combined Country rugby grand-final to account for West Melton on the weekend.u by Kent Caddick

A for most of their game but couldn’t hold out, going down 37-50.

In the other clash of the day Rolleston went goal for goal with its opponent Halswell MA but was eventually overcome, with Halswell winning 58-54.

Lincoln goal shoot Hannah Wilson retains her poise under pressure.

Dunsandel’s Hayley Campbell fires a ball forward in the match against Halswell. Dunsandel goal attack Jan Timpson gets her shot away under pressure from her Halswell opponent.

Rolleston first-five Sam Janssen makes a break in the match against Lincoln.Rolleston captain Kerry Gray attempts to break through the Lincoln defence.


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data (see the website) or talk to a consultant or farmer who does regular feed budgets.

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wettest possible conditions to enhance soil moisture retention.

Plant a ‘herbal ley’ which includes plantain, red clover, chicory, yarrow etc for their nutritive value; and companion planting, for example dahlias are helpful near apple trees because they harbour earwigs, which eat codlin moth caterpillars.

The final word on the subject of grass and weeds is don’t panic. Grasses only grow to a certain height and then fall over in autumn. As long as you clear around young trees and avoid fire hazards, they won’t do much damage to your orchard.

Water conservation in the orchard is very important, especially if you don’t have a stream or bore available and are relying on rainwater.

It’s very helpful to have storage tanks located as close to the top of your slope as possible. You can also use the

ancient technique of building swales which is essentially small ditches like miniature terraces which retain water on the slope. And mulch heavily with organic matter to minimise evaporation from the soil.

Always investigate what cultivars grow well in your area before planting. For example, you may like Golden Queen peaches, but they may not do well on your property while another type of peach will thrive.

Contact your local branch of the Tree Crops Association to get information on appropriate cultivars for your area, and detailed advice on care for each type of tree.

Growing berries means an abundance of tasty treats, but only if you put nets on them to make sure the birds don’t get there first.

Apples are a reliable tree to have in any orchard. Plant a variety of apples that a good to cook with and ones that are great to eat straight from the tree.

Growing grapes can be successful in some parts of Selwyn as certain varieties like free draining stony soils.


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Making your heat pump work smarterMore than a quarter of New Zealand households have a heat pump but these heaters need to be used in a smart way to make houses warm and healthy, according to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

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• Quality: Choose a quality brand from a reputable supplier that offers at least a five-year warranty on parts and labour

• Sizing: Make sure it's sized correctly for the room you want to heat - if it's too small, it will have to work harder and cost you more to run. Your supplier will be able to discuss this with you

• Climate: As the temperature drops, so does the performance of many heat pumps. If you live in a cold area, make sure the unit is sized using the manufacturer's information on how much heat it can

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EECA Energywise technical expert Christian Hoerning says heat pumps are the most efficient electric heaters and there are simple tricks to avoid wasting energy.

Mr Hoerning advises only heating the space you're actually using, shutting doors and curtains to keep the heat in.

He says the next step is learning to use the timer feature.

“Don't leave your heat pump on all day if you're not there. You can set the unit to turn on half an hour or so before you get home or before you get up in the morning.”

Using the timer will also avoid the common mistake of coming into a cold house and cranking up the heat pump to its highest setting, Mr Hoerning says.

“Set the thermostat to a healthy temperature.

Aim for a minimum of 18ºC while you are using a space (or 20ºC if you have children, elderly or people who are unwell in the home) and 16ºC in bedrooms overnight.”

Cleaning the heat pump filters regularly will also mean the heat pump runs more efficiently, Mr Hoerning says.

If you are considering buying a heat pump, look for the blue Energy Star mark to identify superior energy efficiency.

deliver at the average outdoor winter temperature of the area in which you live. A good quality unit, sized and installed correctly, should perform effectively down to minus 15°C. Ask your heat pump supplier if you need your heat pump to perform at these temperatures

• Environment: For example, in geothermal areas or coastal areas the heat pump needs to have suitable protection against corrosion - ask your supplier about environmental considerations in your area

• Installation: Good installation is fundamental to how well a heat pump performs - make sure you choose an experienced installer.

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Things to think about when installing a heat pump

Like all heaters heat pumps can use a lot of energy so it pays to get an efficient model, Mr Hoerning says.

“Some heat pumps also ice up if the temperature falls to between 5 and 0°C.

That's why Energy Star now includes a requirement that's designed to ensure a correctly sized Energy Star heat pump will perform efficiently in this temperature range.”


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Key to maximising the heat from a wood fire is the type of wood to be burnt. Consumer New Zealand offers this advice when considering your winter fuel.

Types of woodSoftwoods and medium-density

woods like pine and macrocarpa dry in around 6 to 12 months but burn rapidly. This means regularly adding wood to keep a cosy blaze going.

‘Old man pine’ is from trees aged 30 years or more. It's denser than ordinary pine and contains more resin, so it burns for longer and puts out more heat. Macrocarpa tends to spark so isn't suitable for open fires.

Hardwoods such as gum and manuka make a better fire as they have greater heat content and burn slowly. But freshly felled hardwoods can take up to 18 months to dry.

How much firewood do I need for winter?

It’s best to buy in larger quantities – many suppliers will provide free delivery to a local address but only for orders of at least 2 cubic metres.

To keep a woodburner going most evenings and weekends through winter you’ll need at least 10 cubic metres of wood.

Firewood storageStack the firewood under cover

or against a sheltering wall, and leave enough gaps for drying air to pass through.

DrynessOnly burn dry, well-seasoned wood.

Green wood cools the fire, creating smoke that adds to air pollution.

Firewood should have less than 25 percent moisture. You can test it by throwing a small piece onto hot glowing coals. If it catches fire on the top and sides within 1 minute, it's dry enough to burn well.

If you're buying wood to burn straight away, ask if it's dry.

Green, wet firewood will not burn properly and will clog up the flue.

You can buy inexpensive moisture meters which let you check the moisture content of firewood you are about to buy or burn.

Getting firewood in for winter warmthFor many winter is curling up in front of the fire to ward off the chill, whether that be a log burner or open fire.

Woodburner or open fire?Modern woodburners are cleaner-

burning and more efficient than open fires.

An average woodburner is about 70% efficient, which means it transfers around 70% of the heat to the surroundings. With an open fire you'll be lucky to get 20%.

If a woodburner is permitted in your area, it's a pleasant way to reduce your electricity bill. Some models can be fitted with a wetback, to preheat water for the hot water cylinder, giving further savings.

Standard measurementsWe recommend buying bulk materials

by a known volume - that is by the cubic metre for firewood, mulch, top soil and other materials. A cord (equivalent to 3.6 cubic metres) is not a legal measure.

Firewood is sold as a ‘thrown measure’ unless specifically stated otherwise. This means that the quantity of wood is measured as if it was thrown into a container, and not as if it was stacked.

Known volume is more exact, but accuracy is not guaranteed. How do you know that the scoop of firewood dumped on your trailer is the volume you are charged for?

It is illegal for a supplier to say a scoop equals a specified volume unless the scoop's volume has been certified.

When stacking firewood leave enough gaps for drying air to pass through.

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Along with the balls comes before and after ball parties and student safety is on the minds of both school administrators and parents as well as police.

In its latest newsletter Darfield High School has outlined to parents and students the school’s behavioural expectations and stance on alcohol consumption, which includes a waiver on the school’s alcohol policy that bans the consumption of alcohol before school events such as formals.

Darfield High School is holding its formal on Saturday, August 1.

Principal James Morris said the event is a highlight of the school year for

Advice on keeping safe at school formalsSelwyn’s high schools will be holding their formal balls in the coming weeks with many senior students will be celebrating their final years at school.

senior students. “We expect that all students and their

partners will behave responsibly before, during and after the formal.”

He said students can be breath tested for excess alcohol consumption before entering the formal.

“We greet all guests as they arrive at the event and monitor behaviour during the event with both security guards and staff,” Mr Morris said.

“Where there is a significant breach of our expectations we contact home and the student is taken home.”

He said the school assumes responsibility for students during the formal, but once they leave the formal

responsibility for the student goes back to their parents or guardians.

”Often after the formal, students wish to get together. Small get-togethers in parents’ homes of groups of friends are the safest and most enjoyable way for students to host such events. This needs to be discussed by families

before the evening itself.“Parents need to get involved and

check who will be at any event and who will be supervising it, make phone calls to organisers, check with other parents, help with supervision, and check the venue.

“In most instances parents and the community have done a good job of providing safe after formal events for our children. Concern remains however regarding students getting into unsafe situations. I am always relieved after the weekend when I hear that all are well.”

Mr Morris said rural students needed to make transport arrangements ahead of time.

Senior students across Selwyn will be getting out their glad rags to enjoy one of the highlights of the year’s social calendar, the formal school ball.

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Eating well and exercising regularly are two of the best ways to fortify your immune system and keep sickness at bay.

5+ A Day nutritionist, Bronwen Anderson, says that eating at least five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables each day is one simple thing people can do to help prevent infection.

Fruit and vegetables contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, but when it comes to vitamin C some winter produce tops the list.

“Citrus fruit have long been recognised as being high in vitamin C, which plays an important role in boosting the body’s immune defences,” Ms Anderson says.

“By taking a proactive approach to nutrition during winter, you may help to strengthen your immune system to ward off seasonal colds.”

Here are quick, easy tips on how to enjoy seasonal winter fruit:

KiwifruitThe main variety of kiwifruit grown

in New Zealand is the Hayward. One kiwifruit provides 191 per cent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C as well as dietary fibre, folate and potassium.

Mandarins

In New Zealand mandarins are mainly grown in Northland and Gisborne. One mandarin provides you with 90 per cent of your vitamin C requirements for the day.

TamarillosThis red, egg-shaped fruit is a

relative of the potato, tomato and eggplant. Tamarillos are a good source of vitamin C and also contain vitamins A and E for healthy skin and protection from free radical damage.

Stay well with seasonal fruit this winterSeasonal produce rich in antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamin C can keep you fighting fit, and able to ward off winter infections, according to the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust.

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Much of the garden will soon be sleeping but that doesn’t mean we have to hibernate indoors.

Here’s a checklist of aerobic activities to keep you and your garden in good shape this winter.

1 Dig – but not if the soil is wet and heavy. This is bad for your soil’s structure. However, as long as it’s not sloshy underfoot and the soil isn’t sticking to your spade, winter is a great time to plant, especially deciduous trees and roses.

2 Clear away weeds and spent summer annuals. This will not only make you feel good, it will also remove lurking pests, diseases and weed seeds. Do not put diseased material on the compost heap.

3 Cut back perennials. This tidies up the scene for winter and encourages the fresh flush of growth in spring. But take your time, there’s no rush. Some flowers look lovely long after the green has left them, especially on a frosty winter morning. Try leaving some of your shapeliest perennials (eg Sedum, Achillea, Echinacea) for winter effect, and leave some seed heads for the birds.

Tasks for gardeners over winter monthsThe last summer’s crops have been picked and the vegetables we planted in autumn are looking good.

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6 Spray to prevent disease. Winter spraying is simple, effective and largely organic. By killing insect eggs and disease spores, it significantly reduces problems in spring and summer. Use spraying oil and copper to spray roses and all other deciduous shrubs and fruit trees. Also spray citrus and evergreens such as rhododendrons showing signs of thrips (silvering leaves), mealy bug and scale insect or diseases like rust and mildew.

7 Rake and save the leaves. You don’t have to be fastidious. A bit of leaf litter will rot down and enrich your soil, just as it does in nature. But layers of rotting leaves are more useful in your compost than on your paths, lawns and driveways. If you don’t have a compost heap, bag your leaves and leave them break down into rich ‘leaf mould’ for the garden, or shred them with the lawnmower to use as mulch around trees and shrubs.

8 Build the soil. Spread compost and mulch on the garden. Anything you can do to improve the organic (humus) content of your soil is worth doing, and winter is as good a time as any to start a compost heap and collect mulching

materials. Maybe it’s time to invest in a mulching machine to take care of prunings. Every time you add a layer of organic mulch you are improving your soil for future plant growth. A blanket of mulch helps insulate roots against temperature extremes and reduces soil erosion. If some vege beds are lying vacant over winter, try sowing a cover crop of lupin or mustard to dig into the soil in spring.

9 Scrub paths, decks, outdoor furniture and pots. Use a stiff brush and soapy water for the inside of the pots. Rinse them and leave them to dry in the sun. This gets rid of any pests or diseases that can infest new plantings.

10 Clean and sharpen gardening tools. Also, fix leaky watering equipment so you won’t be wasting water next summer. Winter is also a good time to install a new irrigation system.

4 Prune roses. Winter is the best time to prune all roses except old-fashioned roses that flower only once a year in early summer. In cold climates leave rose pruning until August.

5 Prune deciduous fruit trees, except plums. Plums are pruned in dry weather to prevent disease. Prune to remove dead or unhealthy branches and to let more sun into the tree.

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Contact Tim on 021 1283024

We work to find forever homes for our lovely bull breed dogs and have a collection of beautiful doggies looking for a second chance in life.

chchbullbreedrescue.org.nz or call 021 296 7389

the record june 24, 2015

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