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to the silly season! It’s busy, expensive, sometimes stressful, but it’s also full of anticipation of all the good times ahead! May your cup runneth over with loads of laughter, fun and love this holiday season. Our cover girl this month is Methven’s Irene Anderson, a woman in her early 20s, who was living life full steam ahead. She had a demanding job she was loving and a full-on sports schedule. But at the tender age of 22, she was suddenly struck down with a stroke. And that’s just not something we typically associate with young people. But she’s determined to fight her way back into tip-top health and fitness and not give up on the things she loves doing. And I have no doubt she will do exactly that. Good on her ... what a great wee battler! Have a great festive season everyone and don’t forget to relax somewhere in amongst all the busyness. Cheers,
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Irene Anderson was living life to the fullest before it came to a crashing halt in May when she had a stroke. Her story is one of determination, recovery and survival. Susan Sandys reports.
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rene Anderson had just been dropped home from work on May 13 this year, when something happened that came without warning. The former Mount Hutt College dux had recently graduated from university and was blossoming in her new career in Blenheim. Aged 22 at the time, she was a keen marathon runner, skier, waterskier and
tennis player – living life to the fullest. But at 5.15pm on that fateful Monday, everything changed. “I just fell over.” It was something so surprising and bewildering, and Irene had no idea what caused her sudden lack of movement. She was completely conscious at the time, but paralysed on her left side. She realised she had to get help and with
none of her flatmates home, she dragged herself across the floor to the next room to her phone. “Luckily the door was open,” she said. She phoned the colleague and friend who had just dropped her off, and that person was soon by Irene’s side, dialling 111. continued P6
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From P4 The emergency call centre operator explained that Irene had suffered a stroke. She was taken by ambulance to Blenheim Hospital and from there she was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital. Medical staff discovered a blood clot had cut off blood flow to the right side of her brain, causing the paralysis on the left side. They were able to undertake a life-saving clot retrieval procedure, something which has only been done in New Zealand in recent years. This involved entering a wire through the groin area and manoeuvring it to the brain to grab the clot and remove it. This was a success, but there was more to come as Irene’s brain swelled and she had to be rushed into surgery. Here doctors temporarily removed part of her skull. Irene was on life support for a few days, and after more than one week in intensive care was shifted into the hospital’s neurosurgery ward. While in hospital, doctors discovered Irene had a previously undiagnosed hole in her heart, which was most likely a contributing factor to the stroke. For a few weeks prior, she had a sore calf muscle, which doctors believed in retrospect was caused by the blood clot, before it travelled up to her brain. Irene made good progress in the neurosurgery ward and was transferred to Burwood Hospital, where she celebrated her 23rd birthday on June 10. At Burwood, she received physiotherapy, occupaThe medical people tional therapy and have stopped predicting, speech therapy. because each time “Then we finally convinced them they have predicted to let me come something, she (Irene) home,” Irene said. has outdone them She is now recovering at her family home in Methven, with parents Greg and Jacqui Anderson. She is awaiting further surgery, for the hole in her heart, but is making exceptional progress. Initially specialists predicted Irene would require a cane for walking, howIrene’s life before her stroke was full-on physically and mentally, and she’s determined to ever, she is now walking unaided and her make a full recovery. main symptom is restricted movement in Irene has a practical way of looking her left arm. her dream career following high academat things and said her new life was “a Prior to having her stroke, Irene was an ic achievement at Mount Hutt College, change, I guess”. But her quiet determinaelectrical engineer at Marlborough Lines where she was named dux in 2014. tion has impressed her family. in Blenheim, a job she began in January. She ultimately plans to return to work Mum Jacqui said her daughter had been She graduated last year from the at Marlborough Lines, where the compa“quite focused” in her recovery. University of Canterbury, having pursued ny has kept her job open for her.
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Above – Irene receiving a scholarship from the Mid Canterbury Provincial Rural Women Trish Small (left) and Pauline Hewson. Right – Irene Anderson received a raft of awards at the 2014 Mount Hutt College prizegiving and was also named dux.
“She gets up and gets going and does something every day, no-one has to chase her along,” Jacqui said. “The medical people have stopped predicting, because each time they have predicted something, she has outdone them.” Two days before her stroke, Irene completed the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon in Blenheim. She has not quite returned to that level of competition, but she and her mum completed the Mission Mt Somers five-kilometre walk in October, even running “a tiny bit” of the way.
As well as being into a range of sports, Irene loves the outdoors generally and a few months prior to her stroke completed New Zealand’s iconic Outward Bound course. One of her passions is her yellow Mini, and she has not given any credence to one of her specialist’s suggestions she would not be able to drive a manual again. Her goal is nothing short of full recovery, and already she has taken the Mini for an amble in the driveway. Irene and her Mini, alongside dad Greg, are regular supporters of the biennial
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Pork Pie Charity Run and have completed it four times, including at Easter this year. In the spirit of the classic film Goodbye Pork Pie, participants in their Minis take the road trip of a lifetime from Kaitaia to Invercargill. It is one trip Irene is determined not to miss in future and she fully plans on being at the next one in 2021.
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Merry Christmas from House of Travel
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s we reflect on 2019 it is hard to believe that we have been in our new office location at 242a East Street since October 2018 – it just feels like yesterday. Where has the year gone? At House of Travel we have had a very exciting year with everyone in the team experiencing a trip somewhere in the world. Below is just a snippet of our year’s highlights. I had a fantastic trip to Egypt that included a Nile cruise and I visited some incredible sites. Returning to Koh Samui in Thailand after a few years away reminded me of what a wonderful place this is. And just in the last month a very special treat to Bali experiencing some amazing resorts. Anna Schmack Cruised the Mediterranean with Princess Cruises – you will hear more about her great trip in a future edition of YOU. Plus, earlier in the year a holiday to South Africa with some awesome highlights. Nathan Bartlett joined the Globus Top Sellers trip to the USA from Chicago to New Orleans and lots of places along the way. Nathan’s favourite spot was Nashville closely followed by New Orleans. Bronwyn Milne cruised from Vancouver to Los Angeles with Norwegian Cruise Line onboard Norwegian Joy. This cruise helped Bronwyn achieve a further step towards
becoming a Masters Cruise Consultant. So for all things cruising you know who to pop in and see now. Mandy Reid headed to Vietnam and Cambodia with Scenic Tours. Wow this was some trip and Mandy had an absolute trip of her dreams. Experiencing much of what this part of Asia has to offer. Maxine Chisnall headed away to Egypt as well this year. Maxine’s trip included highlights of the pyramids and Abu Simbel. Plus time in the United Kingdom visiting family. Samoa for a week to experience some South Pacific sun, surf and markets was where Sara Moore spent a week. Sara is keen to share her experiences in Samoa with you. Catherine Johnson, the newest member of the House of Travel Ashburton team has been with us since September. Catherine joined the rest of the team on a weekend
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A Japanese Xmas eve menu FROM JAPAN with Miya Komatsu
Miya Komatsu is a Japanese-trained chef and nutritionist who has made Ashburton her home.
In Japan, Christmas Day is not a public holiday. Yes! Most Japanese people are working. It’s usually treated the same as any other day. We do, however, celebrate Christmas Eve. It’s a time for friends and couples to throw parties and go out for dinner. When I was little, my mum cooked a special dinner on Christmas Eve every year. My first cooking experience was Japanese strawberry shortcake for this special day. This month, I would like to share my family Christmas menu with you.
Japanese strawberry shortcake 4 servings
Sponge 3T butter, melted 4 eggs 1/2 C sugar 1C plain flour
1 packet strawberries (leave 5 strawberries whole and slice the rest) 1 1/2 C cream, whipped with 2T icing sugar and 1t vanilla
– Preheat oven to 180°C. – Place the cake tin on top of baking paper, trace around the pan and cut out the circle. Spray the cake pan and place the baking paper in the bottom. – In the mixing bowl add eggs and sugar. – Whisk on high speed until the mixture is fluffy, about 3 minutes. – When mixture is pale and fluffy, slow down to low speed for a few seconds. – Add half of the flour and fold gently with spatula. Then add rest of the flour and fold gently until all the
flour is incorporated. – Add the melted butter and also fold gently. – Pour batter into the cake tin. Drop the cake tin on the counter to release air bubbles in the batter. – Place cake tin in the oven and bake for around 25 minutes. Check if the
cake is done by inserting a skewer in the middle and if it comes out clean it’s done. – When cake is cooked, take out from oven and drop it on the counter. This helps prevent shrinking. – Take the cake out of the pan by placing the wire rack on top and flipping it all over. – Cover with a damp towel until it cools down. – Once the cake is cooled, slice the middle of the cake horizontally in half. – Place a half cake on a serving dish, spread 1/4 of the whipped cream and half of the strawberries. Spread another 1/4 of the cream on top of the strawberries. – Place the other half cake on top and decorate with the rest of the whipped cream and strawberries as you like.
Asian marinated roast chicken 4 servings
Marinade 1/2 C soy sauce 3T marmalade 2t minced ginger 2t minced garlic
1 whole chicken (1.5kg is a good size) 1 kumara, cut in big bite-sized pieces 2 potatoes, cut in big bite-sized pieces 1 carrot, cut in bite-sized pieces
– In a big Snap-Lock bag, marinate chicken for at least three hours. – Preheat the oven to 180°C. – Place the chicken in a roasting dish with the marinade juice. – When the oven reaches temperature, place the chicken in and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until fully cooked. Drizzle marinade juice over the chicken a couple of times during cooking. – After 45 minutes, add the potato and carrot into the roasting dish. – When the chicken is fully cooked and all veges are tender, place on to a dish and serve.
Creamed corn soup 4 servings
1 tin creamed corn 1 1/2 C water 1 1/2 C milk 2t vegetable or chicken stock powder Salt and pepper for taste
– In a soup pot, put all ingredients and cook on a medium heat. – Stir occasionally until hot. – Serve with parsley, etc.
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Stay chilled this Christmas Stress, too much to do and tiredness can suck the joy right out of the festive season. YOU’s medicinal herbalist, clinical nutritionist and chef from Methven, Jane Logie, gives us some tips to help survive the silly season so you can kick back and enjoy.
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he silly season is upon us yet again. To many it will feel like we just finished tidying up after Christmas last year. It can be a stressful time of year – so much to get done and completed in such a short time before Christmas Day arrives yet again. Here are eight ways to stay chilled during the festive season: – Plan ahead: When we are all feeling tired towards the end of the year, getting everything done on time can be a bit daunting. So make sure you plan things well ahead of time, it can make all the difference to reducing stress load and helps greatly to make the process of Christmas that much easier. – Lighten the load: Share the workload with those around you when it comes to the cooking. It makes it easier and more enjoyable for you, and those around you. Everyone likes to help out
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and it is more fun when the workload is shared. – Buy less: We often fall into the trap of spending more than we should. Buying a variety of less expensive items can be a fun way to enjoy unwrapping plenty of the Christmas parcels. – Reduce caffeine: This is a time of year when we tend to reach for more caffeinated-type drinks as stress and tiredness kicks in. Caffeine also has the ability to add to our hormonal stress levels, only to add more frazzled-type feelings into the equation of Christmas. – Reduce alcohol: The silly season can involve more consumption of alcohol, and this can make the festive season less enjoyable as it leaves us feeling
more tired and groggy in the long run. – Get plenty of sleep: The year may have been a hectic one and the best way for the body to recover and feel good is by going to bed that little bit earlier to give the body time to relax, recharge and recuperate. – Keep your nutrition in check: Making sure that you are still eating plenty of leafy greens, with all those brightly coloured fruits and vegetables will help towards a healthier you this summer and Christmas. When eating healthier you will feel less of the Christmas stress and pressure. – Keep up the water: When we get busier we often forget the basics and our health can suffer as a result, leaving us feeling more burned out, tired and fatigued, so keep drinking as much water as your thirst requires to stay in tip-top condition.
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With so much to do in such a short space of time, planning out what needs to be achieved well ahead can help to make the Christmas process that much easier and more enjoyable.
It is meant to be a fun time of year, not a stressful one, so hopefully the quick tips provided will help make your Christmas this year a chilled-out and enjoyable one that the whole family can enjoy.
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A gift for your skin Almond pavlovas Serves 6-8 people By Jane Logie
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his is a dessert that just has to be allowed for the festive season, as what is a traditional Kiwi Christmas without some pav to indulge in? This is made with almond flavours which make it taste not as sweet. The healthy part of the dish are the strawberries on top. They are high in vitamin A, C and fibre. Enjoy. 4 egg whites 1C caster sugar 1T cornflour 1t white vinegar 2 t ground almonds (optional) 1/4 t almond essence 1/4 t vanilla essence – Set oven to 150°C on bake, with oven rack set in the middle of the oven. – Use a baking tray, grease and line with baking paper. – Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks in an electric mixer, using whisk attachment. – Then gradually add sugar, spoonful by spoonful, one at a time, making sure each is dissolved before adding the next spoonful, taking your time is an important part of this process. – With the mixer still beating the egg whites, add in the almond essence, vanilla essence, almond flour, cornflour, and vinegar, pause the mixer to scrape down the sides with rubber spatula. – Dollop 6-8 large mounds of mixture on to the tray with a large metal spoon. Using the back of the spoon, make a small indent into the meringue. – Put the tray in the oven for 10 minutes on 150°C, then reduce to 120°C and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until they feel firm on the tops. – Turn the oven off and leave the meringues to cool until cold. – Serve with whipped cream and strawberries on top.
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OUT AND ABOUT @ the Methven High Country Fete The sun shone down on the Methven High Country Fete at the Methven Racecourse last month. YOU photographer Heather Mackenzie popped along to see who was in the crowd. Above – Vanessa Kelk (left) and Bex Quinn.
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he manic, crazy silly season is here! And breathe. Thankfully, I have learned yet another life lesson from the farmer this month that I will share – it is the season for giving after all. You see, I couldn’t work out why he was able to get the farming sorted, extra jobs (even gardening) and still have time to nail the many social functions that pop up at this time of year. Then I realised … he wasn’t actually doing it all, he had outsourced a huge chunk of his work. People, people everywhere – coming to the farm to do HIS list of jobs. Gosh I really did marry a genius. So here we go, as I headed out to the glamorous races as many in Canterbury do at this time of year, I decided I would enlist the help of my gorgeous journalistic friends to help write my column this month so I could put my feet up and enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer. I’ve outsourced! A quick scene setter for you all first; Cup Day at Addington, where all the beautiful people are. Big hair, kilos of lipgloss, non-farmy type stiletto heels and enough hairspray to bring on my hayfever. I’m throwing it over now to the squad to tell you the rest!
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Joy Reid, 1News Reporter (just back from a two-year stint as Europe correspondent): Fascinators. Frocks. Fizz and yes Fillies (note Donna-Marie – were there actual young female horses? I assume so but haven’t fact checked) ... But the horses were definitely a side show for many ... an excuse for Christchurch to fake tan, fancy-up and flock together. Having been away for the past two years, the catchups were definitely the highlight, but the conversations did seek out a bit of local horsing knowledge. It paid off – I came out a solid $1.50 up. Rachel Parkin, 7 Sharp Reporter: From tres chic to too much cheek, Cup Day 2019 was a melting pot of style and well ... schmuck. But the great leveller? Fun, fizz and a stunning day out at the track ... oh and then there were those stunning creatures doing all the hard work! That 10 buck bet on race 8 serving this old mare well! Nayyyy! Lisa Davies, 1News Reporter: FTD (failed to deliver) Nothing, nada. Although prom-
Our Farmy Princess and her partners in crime (from left) Rachel Parkin, Joy Reid, Lisa-Doesn’tDeliverDavies, Holly Carran and Donna-Marie Lever.
ised, it doesn’t always work out when you outsource your jobs! She promises to update you all next year!! Holly Carran, Newshub Reporter and YouTuber: We started with a champagne breakfast before making our way to the races. Seeing what people are wearing is always my favourite part of the day – I was blown away by the effort people put into their racewear – easily the highest standard I’ve seen in years. Once we made our way through the crowd we found a table and it was all about bubbles and a flutter on the races. A wonderful day out and a fantastic opportunity to dress up and spend time with my wonderful girlfriends. So that, it would appear, is my job done for the year! And it only cost me four chocolate fish (although Lisa Davies may not get paid her fish). Time to love and leave you for 2019 … Stay safe over summer and look out for each other. Heaps of love, the Farmy Princess xx TV reporter, journalist, mum and born and bred Aucklander Donna-Marie Lever talks about life after marrying a farmer and moving to rural Mid Canterbury
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o you get pain when using the stairs, running or prolonged sitting? Then this article is for you! Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral pain or anterior knee pain affects over 20 per cent of us every year and is even more common in runners, hence the name. It’s important to know though that, a bit like tennis elbow, runner’s knee doesn’t just happen to runners! It’s also commonly called movie-goer’s knee as well and can occur with lots of running, walking, sitting and much more. You most likely have runner’s knee if the pain is at the front of your knee and it gets worse with running, squats, going downstairs and sometimes prolonged sitting. Here is a very brief summary of what helps beat this from the most recent Clinical Practice Guidelines released in September, which aims to condense all quality research available into guidelines
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for physios to follow. Here are what the main points are: – Targeted exercise rehab: Strengthening of the muscles that support and control the knee is the main intervention that has good evidence behind it and should be focused on not just the quads but both the thigh and the hip. – Patella taping: Taping has been shown to effectively ease pain and improve function in the first 4-6 weeks of rehab – your physio can show you the most effective way of taping this, ideally with the McConnell taping technique. – Orthotics: Are recommended only for those with over-pronating feet, not for everyone and only in the short term (up to six weeks). – Gait retraining: There is some really
cool research showing that for runners, altering the running pattern in certain ways (dependent on the person) can really reduce load on the anterior knee. Given that about 50 per cent of those with runner’s knee still have issues after two years, if there are things you can do to get it better, why not huh? See your physio, get a clear diagnosis and get on to an exercise rehab programme that includes the above four points because, those things, as well as managing load well, is what will help your knee get better. Not rest or magic, just good, research-backed rehab. Shaun Clark is principal physio and director at PhysioSteps Ashburton and Selwyn and has experience at the Commonwealth Games and World Rugby 7s. The team are experts in musculoskeletal pain and injury rehab.
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OUT AND ABOUT in AshVegas Over the course of a month, Guardian photographers make their way to a lot of events and happenings. Here’s a selection of images from places we’ve been to recently.
Above – Cliff and Alison Dray at the Southern Classic Motorcycle race. 031219-HM-0002
Above – Aaron Walton, Jasmine Drew and Judith Lilley at the Salvation Army Store. 041219-HM-002
Above – Allan Ramsay and his son Jayden at the Farmers’ Market. 161119-HM-0017 Left – Grace Vera stopped to strike a pose at the Trotts Open Day. 241119-RH-079
Above – Andrew Falloon and his wife Rose at the Ashburton A&P Show. 011119-HM-ASHBURTON A&P
Left – Jan Yeatman and Graeme Neale at the Vintage Machinery Club. 261119-HM-004 Right – Charlie and Esme Hill, along with daughters Charlotte (left) and Sheree at Twilight in the Vines.
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Above – Ashburton College’s student leaders for next year: Henry Chapman and Poppy Kilworth (centre), with deputies Kyle Cabangun and Maria Costas. 051119-SS-0018
Above – Nicky and Mark Milmine ahead of A Taste of Christmas.
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Growing FREE tomatoes
Sherry Wootton is this month’s winner with the following question: Why do some tomato plants get very curly leaves even though others next to them look normal? They still seem to fruit okay, but they definitely look unhealthy!
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hile growing tomatoes in the home vegetable garden is usually straightforward, there will be individual differences in the way plants perform. This can be attributed to variation in soil conditions, soil fertility, exposure to strong winds, lack of water and attacks from pests and disease. Never be in a hurry to plant your young tomatoes in spring. This is because they grow best and produce the most flavoursome fruit when the weather is hot and soils are warm. Mulch your plants over the hot dry summer months, water deeply 2-3 times a week, and feed with either Garden Time™ Tomato or Vegetable Fertiliser. Inspect plants regularly for any signs of diseases or pest infestations. Remove any leaves that are misshapen or curly at an early stage to prevent the spread of diseases. At the end of the growing season, remove the old plants and rotate your next season tomatoes to a different part of the vege garden.
Daltons Summer Flower Care Pack
There are many varieties of flowering summer annuals in different shapes, sizes and colours that you can grow in traditional gardens, pots, hanging baskets and containers to brighten up decks or courtyards. We have one Daltons Premium Flower Care Pack valued at $80 and it has everything you need to get your flowers blooming. The pack is valued at over $85 and contains 2 x Daltons Easy Lift Container Mix 25L, 1 x Daltons Premium Rose and Flower Fertiliser 1.5kg, 2 x Daltons Premium Flower Bed Mix 40L: $13.75, plus a pair of comfortable, versatile Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products www.omniproducts.co.nz.
Be in to win Email goodies@theguardian.co.nz with Daltons Summer Flower Care Pack giveaway in the subject heading, or write to Daltons Summer Flower Care Pack giveaway, Ashburton Guardian YOU Daltons PO Box 77 Ashburton 7740 CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: • You must provide a gardening question for the Daltons experts to answer. • Please include your address and phone number in email and letter options! • Giveaway entries must be received by December 20, 2019.
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All questions supplied are entered into the draw to win a Daltons prize pack, but the Guardian reserves the right to choose which questions and answers will be published. Daltons post the prize to our lucky winner.
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A sensational month in the garden
ummer is here and it’s a heavenly month to be in the home garden. Summer flowers are in full bloom, harvesting the first summer vegetables begins, strawberries are growing heavily with delicious crops and the bees are buzzing!
Vegetable garden
Summer salad vegetables planted in early spring will now be ready for harvest. Continue regular plantings of quick maturing vegetables like dwarf beans and radishes to ensure continuous harvesting. Towards the end of December, start mulching your developing vegetables to help with the retention of soil moisture and control weed growth. Apply side dressings of vegetable fertiliser to slow-maturing vegetables like sweet corn and tomatoes. Early planted potatoes can be dug up for Christmas. Water your vegetable plants when required and deeply for the development of a strong root system.
Flowering annuals
Brighten up parts of the garden and large containers by planting classic summer flowering annuals. These include ageratum, cornflower, cosmos, marigolds, petunias, portulacas, salvias, strawflowers and zinnias. Prepare new flower-beds thoroughly by adding generous amounts of compost to the existing soil before planting.
Berry fruit
Strawberries The home-garden strawberry patch should be at its peak in December. Place pea straw, hay or crushed bark around plants to keep the strawberries clean. Cover the patch with bird netting as birds are rather partial to strawberries. Water when required, but avoid overwatering.
Fruit trees
The first of the stone fruit, such as Wilson’s early plum, will start ripening towards the end of the month. Ensure new fruit trees planted this winter receive careful attention with regular watering, applications of fertiliser and mulching with crushed bark. They may also require some light pruning to help achieve the required shape.
Boysenberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries and raspberries will be ripening by mid-December. They will also be producing significant new canes. Some can be tied down while the surplus can be removed.
Roses
Possibly the most enjoyable month in the home rose garden! Bushes are in full bloom and the dreaded die back and rust diseases have not yet impacted plants. It’s important to continue dead-heading, ie the removal of finished flowers. Apply side dressings of rose fertiliser
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end of December and then stop late summer/early autumn. Avoid mowing ‘too low’ over the summer months.
Container gardens
With smaller properties, containers are a great means of creating interest in the home garden. Use them to cultivate flowering annuals, grow salad vegetables, or a herb garden. Always fill with fresh container mix before planting.
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Herbs
With the increasing temperatures, herbs will be thriving in December. More than one plant of frequently used herbs may be required in the home garden eg basil, chives and parsley. Where possible, site the herb garden near the kitchen for easy access, even if they are in pots.
Lawns
Inspect lawns regularly throughout December. If there are dry conditions, they may require irrigation. Apply lawn fertiliser until the
It’s traditional to have the main summer holidays in January and this can be problematic in the home garden, especially in the vegetable patch. Sadly, vegetable gardens are often abandoned at this time even though these months are successful for vegetable gardening. Careful planning can include; harvesting your vegetables before holiday time (early planting), heavy mulching of vegetables with pea straw or crushed bark, installing a timer on your irrigation system, asking a neighbour to water your vegetables while you are away and replanting summer vegetables when you return from holiday. There are still at least three months for the successful cultivation of summer vegetables and to enjoy the blooms of summer flowering annuals. Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the holidays from all of us here at Daltons. www.daltons.co.nz
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