NATIONAL GARDENING WEEK GREAT THINGS COME IN YATES’ PACKAGES Sow what? With so many options to choose from, the answers to this question can vary greatly. However, whichever way we grow, it’s good to know Yates is on hand to help. Since Yates National Gardening Week was first held, it has blossomed into quite the annual occasion, with a wealth of expert advice on offer to help everyone from those with green thumbs through to those who are all thumbs.
Helping to foster a love of gardening, National Gardening Week focuses on growing stronger communities and closer connections with nature as well as plants. From just a few pots to an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening.
YATES TOP 10 REASONS TO GROW OUR OWN FOOD: them • Fresh vegetables when you want g on shelves or in chillers sittin not it’s as food ng tasti • Better may have more nutrients than some en gard the • Vegetables that ripen in store-bought alternatives s if they come from their own garden • Children will eat more fruit and vegie to garden and grow their own food • Encourage children to learn how ct impa l • Minimise environmenta • Save money know where it’s come from! • Food safety – you’ve grown it… you t need and share or swap what you don’ • Reduce waste – pick only what you th heal tal oves physical and men • Gardening reduces stress and impr g rds on offer through National Gardenin The first step to reaping the rich rewa ; 2020 eek/ ing-w rden al-ga ation nz/n s.co. Week is to register online via www.yate s. seed ie vegg receive a FREE packet of register before October 18 and you’ll win a Yates gardening hamper. to in be to 22 page see , What’s more www.eastlife.co.nz
GROWING MINDS... Nurturing the next generation of young gardeners, Yates has released a new range of seeds. Launched in the lead-up to National Gardening Week (October 19-26) these seeds are designed to encourage budding gardeners to pitch in spring. The range features: • Yummy UFOs – Alien Scallopini Zucchini: intended to tempt even the most reluctant vegetable eater, these tasty ‘alien critters’ are shaped like UFOs. Yummy UFOs have been sighted in gardens all over New Zealand! • Pop Star Strawberry Popcorn: an old-fashioned type of corn that grows cute little cobs shaped like rubyred strawberries. When dried, the kernels are ideal for popcorn. • Dinosaur Gourds Prehistoric Monster Mix: crazy gourds in the weirdest dinosaur shapes. Grow a bunch of and let the dinosaur battles begin! • Magical Creatures – Fairy Flower Mix: find a special place to sprinkle these seeds like magical fairy dust and grow a pretty blend of pixie flowers. Honeybees and butterflies will love them too. • Little Ted Fluffy Sunflowers: these bushy, shortgrowing sunflowers have fluffy pompom flowers that are perfect for pots. • Behemoth Giant Pumpkins: these seeds grow colossal pumpkins up to 200kg in weight. • These seeds are available from garden centres nationwide. eastlife | october 2020 |
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