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Summer drought begins to bite by Kent Caddick

Selwyn residents are tightening their water belts as the summer drought strengthens its grip on the district.

The Selwyn District Council has introduced fire bans and water restrictions to reduce the extreme fire risk and conserve water.

Volunteer and fire service firefighters are on constant alert as temperatures have soared and they have been called on to deal with some significant blazes over the past week.

A scrub fire on Wild Road near Weedons threatened houses on Friday and as a precaution some residents were evacuated.

Around 13 fire appliances and tankers from West Melton, Rolleston, Kirwee, Lincoln, Burnham, Dunsandel and Southbridge were among those who battled the blaze for most of the day with assistance from a helicopter and monsoon bucket.

It is thought the fire which covered a kilometre long stretch of grassland may have been caused by a spark from a mower.

And it is not just the rural areas of Selwyn which are under threat. Quick thinking by Rolleston residents prevented a grass fire on an empty section in a residential area of the town from spreading to neighbouring houses.

Sandie MacKay of Overbury Crescent said she and her partner smelt smoke just before lunch on Friday and rushed down to the empty section several houses down from their place.

“By the time we got there neighbours had fed their garden hoses over their

Firefighters dampen down after a blaze in a residential section of Rolleston threatened houses.

fences and were fighting the fire,” she said.

“They managed to extinguish most of the flames by the time the fire brigade arrived and they did a great job of dampening down the area.”

It is believed that fire too was started by someone mowing the grass on the section.

The district’s Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer Douglas Marshall said people need to be very vigilant in this weather to avoid any activities which could start a fire.

“We would discourage people from mowing the lawn or operating machinery during the heat of the day as sparks can easily ignite in the heat, and instead carry out these activities when it is cooler.”

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Lincoln and Districts Community Care received the Mayor’s Award as part of a Lincoln Library competition which had local community groups decorate unusual Christmas trees and display them in the library. Pictured are Lincoln and Districts Community Care staff (from left) Lois Thomas, Trish Moore, Gabi Pile and Tracy Beardsley with their entry. They received a gift box with a $20 gift voucher and a box of Christmas crackers. Prebbleton School’s Year 2 students won the People’s Choice Award and received a $50 Mitre 10 voucher.

Tap dancers, from left, Amy Stewart, Renee Cullen and Jessica Galletly pose for a photograph before their performance at Christmas in the Park held in Darfield. The trio are members of the Tara Marshall Dance Studio based at Kimberley and are taught by tap teacher Krystal Tahere.

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Standing atop ‘Mount Excellence’ at Kirwee Model School are Southern Woods’ marketing manager Robyne Hyndman, parent Tiff Cameron and daughter Lily Cameron, following the presentation of the school’s award for second place in the School Native Planting competition run by Te Ara Kakariki, Southern Woods Tree Nursery and the Selwyn District Council. The competition was aimed at increasing the amount of native plants in school environments. Along with teacher Pam Reynolds, the students set about designing their project using a pile of excavated dirt from the new playground to transform it into Mount Excellence, symbolising the reward for dedication and commitment.

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Sheffield Hall reopens by Kent Caddick

Sheffield residents are delighted that most of their much loved hall has been reopened.

New owners for The RecordSelwyn’s award winning community newspaper The Record has new owners.

Editor Kent Caddick and his partner Helen Rhodes have taken over the community newspaper which last year won the Frank Veale Memorial Award for the most improved newspaper in the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association’s network.

“It has always been a dream of ours to have our own paper and we are delighted to have been able to take advantage of this opportunity,” Mr Caddick said.

“We are both strong believers in community newspapers as they are able to tell the stories of what is happening in smaller communities in the way mainstream media does not.”

Mr Caddick will continue to fill the role of editor, a job he has held since The Record was first published in its current format, while Ms Rhodes, who has extensive experience in the sales field, has taken over the position of sales manager.

“For our advertising clients this means they will have direct access to the paper’s owners to ensure they get the best promotion and coverage for

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The hall was closed in mid-September following a detailed engineering assessment which recommended the facility be closed after it failed to meet the required post-earthquake building standards.

However, following an engineering report on the hall, commissioned by the Sheffield Hall Committee, the Selwyn District Council has reopened the main body of the hall although foyer area remains closed.

The hall will be able to be accessed from a side door.

Sheffield Hall Committee chair Val McKenzie said the community is thrilled and very relieved that the hall is able to reopen.

"It's been a difficult time for people in Sheffield and we would like to congratulate the community for showing patience while the hall closure occurred."

Council's earthquake resilience manager Douglas Marshall said the second engineering report provided useful additional information on the state of the hall including further assessment of the likely performance of the timber framing which supports the main body of the hall.

Malvern Ballet director Frances Scott and daughter Cedar celebrate the reopening of Sheffield Hall

"The report has also identified a number of useful options to strengthen the hall that will need to be considered,” he said.

Former owner Kelvin Green, left, guides new owners Helen Rhodes and Kent Caddick through the production of their first issue of The Record.

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Ms Rhodes brother Ian ‘Gnome’ Rhodes was the founder of the iconic Selwyn ski business Gnomes in Darfield which is now run by his daughter Leith and her husband.

Mr Caddick said they are really looking forward to the challenge and is full of praise for the way the previous owner Kelvin Green and the rest of the team at North South Multi Media have helped them with the transition into their new roles.

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“Having many consented users free to take water at their permitted maximum is not balancing the water resource. ECan needs to recognise the present abnormal impact on the waterways and step in,” he said.

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The dry, hot weather is also promoting the growth of toxic algae and health warnings are in place for the Ashburton, Opihi, Waihi, Waihao and Temuka rivers.

Fish & Game staff rescue stranded fish in the Cust River

Police blocked off Wild Road to allow firefighters to battle a major blaze near Weedons

Fish & Game has already had to mount several operations to save trout and native fish, such as galaxids and eels, from certain death.

Prior to Christmas scores of fish were saved from drying sections of Lake Ellesmere tributaries and transferred to safer waters.

North Canterbury Fish & Game senior field officer Steve Terry said river levels have been plummeting this summer.

A prohibited fire season is now in force across the Selwyn district. Under the restrictions no outdoor fires can be lit and all fire permits previously issued by the council have been cancelled.

Meanwhile, the drought is causing water levels to fall across the district resulting in pressure problems in some areas and drying up river bed’s with Fish & Game staff rescuing stranded fish in tributaries to Lake Ellesmere.

Water restrictions have been introduced across the district and affect properties on eight council supplies: Doyleston, Kirwee, Leeston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Rolleston, Springfield and West Melton.

The restrictions mean properties connected to those supplies can’t irrigate lawns between 6am and

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Council’s assets manager Murray Washington said residents are being asked to avoid irrigation at those times as water supplies are already under pressure.

“This summer has been particularly dry so far and as a result of this the overall demand for water has been very high.”

In Springfield, where water is drawn from the Kowai River which is experiencing lower flows, residents are being asked to reduce irrigation as well as avoiding watering their properties at specific times.

Water use by Selwyn households is high by New Zealand standards — residential properties in Selwyn connected to council water supplies used an average of 1,300 litres per day in 2013-14. Typical consumption for a New Zealand household is between 500 and 750 litres per day by comparison.

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Darfield High School’s Tim Logan capped a stellar 2014 when he received the supreme award at the Genesis Energy Realise the Dream event in Wellington.

Logan was among nine high school students from around New Zealand who won a Realise the Dream award which mark significant scientific research, technological development or engineering projects completed by the students.

The awards were presented by Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae at Government House just before Christmas.

Logan won the Supreme Award for his research on the impact of stock grazing on native grass species, showing that stock grazing can work in conjunction with ecological conservation.

The 17-year-old received a $7,000 education scholarship and will represent New Zealand at the European Union Young Scientist Competition in Milan, Italy in September 2015.

The programme is overseen by the Royal Society of New Zealand and its

chief executive Dr Andrew Cleland said many New Zealand students are talented and innovative.

“Those who have won awards have worked incredibly hard and learnt the benefits of facing and overcoming failures,” Dr Cleland said.

“Talent, motivation and tenacity are the hallmarks of those who will go on to succeed in later life. We hope participating in the Realise the Dream programme has encouraged them to continue their studies in science, technology and engineering.”

Last year Logan reaped a number of acknowledgements for his work including the 2014 New Zealand Young Plant Conservationist Award and the Prime Minister’s Future Scientists Prize.

His two-year research project centred on the protection of indigenous plant species across drylands on the Canterbury Plains. Some of

these low-growing native plants are extremely rare and at risk of extinction and his project investigated the link between plant survival and stock grazing levels.

His findings, that stock grazing can occur in conjunction with ecological conservation, could help in the development of future land management plans and grazing regimes.

The judges said Logan’s project highlighted his knowledge and understanding of native species, their growth patterns and the grazing styles that allow their survival. “His long-term commitment and dedication to conservation and his interest in protecting this unique ecosystem is driven by his enthusiasm to ensure New Zealand’s unique biodiversity survives, particularly on Canterbury’s Waimakariri Plains.”

Tim Logan, centre back row, with other participants and sponsors at the Genesis Energy Realise the Dream awards event at Government House hosted by the Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae (centre front row).

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Water Restrictions Introduced in SelwynDue to the very dry weather, and high demand for water at peak times, water restrictions are now in place for properties connected to the following Council water supplies:

Doyleston Kirwee

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Properties connected to the water supplies listed above may not irrigate lawns between the hours of 6am – 9am and 4pm – 9pm. Garden watering is permitted during these times. Lawn watering should also be limited at other times to conserve water.

These water restrictions are in place every day until further notice. We appreciate your helping us to sustainably manage our water supplies by observing the restrictions while these remain in force. For more information on water restrictions see www.selwyn.govt.nz.

Tips for managing your water use ∙ Water your garden and lawn every few days rather than every day. Wetting the soil surface every day encourages roots to develop at the surface, making them more vulnerable to hot dry spells

∙ If you have a timer, the best time to irrigate your lawn is in the early morning hours (between midnight and 6am). This will allow the water to soak into the ground and minimise evaporation loss. Also avoid watering in a Nor’ West wind as the water will quickly evaporate

∙ Using a watering can or hand watering plants that need it by hose often uses far less water than a sprinkler

∙ Use mulch or cover the soil with a layer of organic matter to keep the soil moist. Mulches help protect plant roots from the drying effects of sun and wind and also reduce weed growth

∙ Check you have the right head for your sprinkler. Sprinklers should apply water gently so it seeps into the soil. Some sprinklers apply water at rates higher than the soil can absorb

∙ When planting new additions to your garden choose drought resistant plants that don’t require a lot of water

∙ Inspect hoses and taps both indoors and outdoors to check for leaks which waste water.

How much water do you use?This chart shows the amount of water typically used for different household activities. Once you know where your water is going, you can think about how you could reduce your water use.

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Plan change boost to land availabilityThe Selwyn District Council says changes to the Selwyn District Plan will be made to provide additional business and residential land in Rolleston and Lincoln.

The Minister for Earthquake Recovery recently approved a number of changes to the Selwyn District Plan which will rezone areas of Lincoln and Rolleston and amend some district plan rules for residential areas.

The changes are being made as actions under the Land Use Recovery Plan (LURP) which identifies the location of residential and business activities within greater Christchurch.

“The changes made to the Selwyn District Plan are consistent with the strategic planning work the council has undertaken with the community in recent years,” council’s planning manager Tim Harris, said.

One of the changes to the Selwyn District Plan will see 122 hectares

of land owned by Rolleston Industrial Development Ltd (RIDL) on the corner of Hoskyns Road and State Highway One rezoned from rural to Business 2A — an industrial zoning. The land is across the road from Izone Industrial Park.

Another change to the district plan approved by the Minister will see a 3,600m2 area south of Lincoln New World rezoned so it can be used for medium density residential housing (such as townhouses) and mixed use activities.

In Rolleston’s eastern and south-western outskirts, a number of greenfield priority areas will be rezoned to allow for additional residential housing development.

Changes will also be made to district plan rules to allow the maximum area of residential buildings on sections to increase from 35% to 40% of the site area.

Late last year the council endorsed a consultation process on a number of other proposed plan changes affecting Rolleston and Lincoln which has been sent to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for review.

Changes to the Selwyn District Plan will free up more land for residential development

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Family to bear cost of second hearing implantWhile the ability to hear with both ears is in itself priceless, the cost in real terms of getting a second cochlear ear implant for their 10-year-old daughter has been high for one Rolleston family.

The Walkers were fortunate enough to get one Government funded Cochlear implant for their daughter Amber when she was three years of age, but a second implant had to be paid for by the family who took out a personal loan after Amber failed to qualify under new criteria set in July last year.

“Amber is one of the few kids in New Zealand who has slipped through the net and does not qualify for two funded implants,” Amber’s mother Carolyn said.

Amber was born with multiple health conditions including profound deafness in both ears.

When she failed to qualify for a second implant her parents decided to get the implant done privately.

As Amber joined the family as a foster child at five weeks old the family had hoped Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS) would help fund the second implant but the organisation declined.

With a bill of around $32,000 to pay for and ongoing maintenance costs through the years the Walker family are facing tough times.

“The size of the loan is huge. It is a real burden,” Carolyn said.

Amber Walker was born with profound deafness in both ears but does not qualify for a second Government funded Cochlear implant

The results of the implant have been priceless. Amber had her implant switched on in December, but already the quality of her life has improved dramatically her mother said.

“They (health professionals) were fairly sure she wouldn’t start identifying sounds for a few months, but at the hearing test two days later she could identify words. The audiologist was in tears.”

Carolyn said she could now have a conversation with Amber in places

where background noise had once made it impossible, such as the car. She had also noticed a big difference in Amber’s general behaviour.

“She is a lot calmer in herself. A lot more settled. At school she is a lot more focused.”

Carolyn said it was disappointing that new criteria did not include older children such as Amber and she planned to advocate for them to get a second government funded implant in the future.

“Every child should be allowed to have two implants,” Carolyn said.

“We can’t just look at the here and now. We need to look to the future.

“We want them to be fully functional adults who can get good jobs in the future.”

Amber has a donations page set up for those wishing to give money towards her second implant and future costs. Go to www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/2ears4Amber for more information.

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Patoa Farms, a free-farmed pig breeding and finishing operation at Hawarden in North Canterbury, won the competition for 2014 and will host a winner’s field day at Hawarden on Friday February 13.

New Zealand’s largest free-farmed pig enterprise, Patoa Farms, which is run by the Sterne family, has gone from modest beginnings to a $25 million per year business in a relatively short period.

The business, which employs 43 staff, now supplies some 15 percent of New Zealand’s domestic pork market and about 50% of the free-farmed pork. The farm has 3500 breeding sows and sells 115,000 fat pigs annually.

Mr Todhunter said farmers, producers and agri-businesses will find a lot of value in the field day.

“The Sterne family won the competition with impressive growth, technical excellence, efficiency of production and strategic focus.

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Calls for more water storageIrrigationNZ is concerned water restrictions for irrigating farmers in Canterbury look set to follow a similar pattern to the 2012-13 summer and is calling for more investment in alpine fed water storage schemes

Irrigation restrictions are now already widespread in Canterbury and Otago.

“This summer once again highlights the need to fast track alpine-fed water storage infrastructure in both the South and North Islands,” IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis said.

“Despite the focus upon irrigation development over the past five years, New Zealand has made very limited progress in this space.

“We have modernised and improved our irrigation distribution systems but have failed to invest in alpine water storage to our detriment.”

Mr Curtis said New Zealand is in danger of losing sight of the prize that reliable alpine-fed irrigation water storage could bring to both the environment and economy.

“Certainty of water supply allows investment in irrigation technologies that greatly improve nutrient management and production. There are also direct benefits from storage including the augmentation of summer river flows or being able to release flushing flows that cleanse rivers of summer algal growth.”

One of the worst hit areas is South Canterbury with the Opuha Dam, a foothill-fed river catchment, facing unprecedented water shortages.

Opuha Water Supply CEO Tony McCormick said Opuha’s lake level is of major concern.

“Our situation and outlook have not improved and the lake level continues to drop steadily.

“Today the lake is at 31% full. We are currently on 25% irrigation restrictions and expect to move to 50% restrictions next week when the lake hits another

IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis wants water storage schemes fast tracked to help farmers cope with drought conditions

Irrigators around Selwyn have been working hard to cope with the drought-like conditions

trigger’ level of 25% full. “Our current predictions suggest that the lake could be fully depleted by the end of February.”

Mr McCormick said while the initial problem was a lack of stored water, the situation is now being compounded by very dry conditions being experienced across the South Canterbury region.

The Ashburton River is on full restriction which has forced the Ashbur ton Lyndhurst Irrigation Company to place shareholders on 85% allocation. However, the Rangitata River is currently flowing at a healthy level due to good rainfall in the alps over the New Year, according to Jess Dargue, ALIC scheme manager.

While some North Canterbury rivers are on restriction, Amuri Irrigation Limited CEO Andrew Barton said both the Waiau and Hurunui, both alpine rivers, are maintaining flows so scheme restrictions look unlikely in the near future.

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Hot, hairy bull leadsto scientific discoveriesAn artificial breeding bull which caused some of its offspring to be excessively hairy and prone to overheating has led to two world-first scientific discoveries.

The bull called Matrix had inherited a previously unidentified genetic mutation from its sire and passed it on to offspring born in 2011 and 2012.

As part of an investigation into the bull, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) scientists isolated the ‘hairy’ genetic mutation, and also discovered a variation in a Caribbean breed of cattle that allows them to tolerate high temperatures.

The discoveries, published in the prestigious international science journal Nature Communications — pave the way for the farmer-owned co-operative to breed cattle that will maintain high milk production in tropical conditions, and could protect New Zealand’s cows from future impacts of climate change.

Dr Richard Spelman, LIC’s chief scientist, described the finding as marvellously serendipitous.

“Many farmers will recall the Matrix offspring — they were hairy, heat intolerant and failed to lactate, and when this came to LIC’s attention we set out to find an explanation.

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most dairy cows struggle.” Dr Spelman said the discoveries revolve around the prolactin hormone, a molecule which is best known to initiate lactation in mammals.

“In the Matrix offspring we found that a mutation in the prolactin hormone was impacting milk production and coat length, but we also found it was impacting the animal’s ability to sweat, and therefore couldn’t cope with heat.”

Dubbed the ‘hairy’ mutation, the effects were identified as being opposite of those seen in the Caribbean beef breed called Senepol, renowned for its short, slick coat and ability to thrive in hot temperatures.

“This got the team thinking about whether prolactin could be involved in Senepol, and after sequencing the DNA of some Senepol bulls, we found a major genetic variation in the prolactin receptor gene. The Senepol variant improves the animal’s ability to regulate body temperature, probably due to enhanced sweating, like the hairy animals, but in reverse.

“This discovery provides a genetic and physiological explanation as to how some cattle are able to tolerate high temperatures, providing an understanding of genes and gene pathways whose activity is required for the heat tolerance trait.”

As a result of the discoveries, LIC bulls are now screened for the hairy mutation and a breeding programme is underway to cross Senepol animals with New Zealand Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle, to create offspring with the

prolactin receptor variation. Dr Spelman expects these animals will start being milked in 2017 and if successful, enable these new LIC genetics to be used in tropical countries to produce milking cows.

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How to start a community gardenWe all know gardening is good for us, we need more green spaces and that there are numerous benefits afforded by community gardens. But few offer advice on how to start one. Why?

Once your community garden is established…

• Provide information sheets about the garden for people to take away.

• Hold community events there. • Invite guest speakers to give presentations.

• Enhance your space with table, chairs and sun umbrellas.

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The rules and regulations set down by councils and Government can put people off establishing community gardens. But don’t be afraid… as treehugger.com reports, your council is here to work with you and as long as you consult them and abide by ‘the rules’ everything should be hunky dory. • Start talking about a community garden. The greater the interest the greater the likelihood it will ‘get off the ground’ so to speak.

• Find some land. Remember to get the land owner and/or council’s permission because we wouldn’t want your efforts to be uprooted.

• Secure funding and supplies. There may be grants available and/or your local garden centre, nursery or dry goods suppliers may be able to help you.

• Have a working bee. The more the merrier and when they see the results they’ll continue to take an active part.

• Bigger isn’t always better. Make sure that the size is manageable on an ongoing basis and that everyone who’s actively involved has a patch of their own.

• Start composting. Compost provides much needed nutrients for your garden and most importantly, by using fruit and vegetable scraps, it minimises your rubbish collection.

• Start seedlings at home. Members can start seedlings at home. If they’ve reared them they’re more likely to take better care of them.

• Keep pests at bay. Take practical steps to keep pests at bay and if it’s in a public area you may need to fence off the garden to prevent pets destroying it.

• Organise a roster. Assign who is responsible for what and when early on in the piece. A successful community garden is reliant on people doing what they should when they should.

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Mother Nature is a generous soul, throughout the Mother Nature is a generous soul, throughout the Mother Nature is a generous soul, throughout the Mother Nature is a generous soul, throughout the Mother Nature is a generous soul, throughout the seasons different flowers come to the fore, and say seasons different flowers come to the fore, and say seasons different flowers come to the fore, and say seasons different flowers come to the fore, and say seasons different flowers come to the fore, and say pick me. Pots, tubs and barrels all bring outdoor pick me. Pots, tubs and barrels all bring outdoor pick me. Pots, tubs and barrels all bring outdoor pick me. Pots, tubs and barrels all bring outdoor pick me. Pots, tubs and barrels all bring outdoor areas to life. When choosing plants for these areas, areas to life. When choosing plants for these areas, areas to life. When choosing plants for these areas, areas to life. When choosing plants for these areas, areas to life. 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To get the best out of your plants, fill a riot of colour. To get the best out of your plants, fill a riot of colour. To get the best out of your plants, fill a riot of colour. To get the best out of your plants, fill a riot of colour. To get the best out of your plants, fill a riot of colour. To get the best out of your plants, fill a riot of colour. To get the best out of your plants, fill them with good quality potting mix, like Patio Plus. them with good quality potting mix, like Patio Plus. them with good quality potting mix, like Patio Plus. them with good quality potting mix, like Patio Plus. them with good quality potting mix, like Patio Plus. them with good quality potting mix, like Patio Plus. Hanging baskets soften hard lines and add beauty Hanging baskets soften hard lines and add beauty Hanging baskets soften hard lines and add beauty Hanging baskets soften hard lines and add beauty Hanging baskets soften hard lines and add beauty Hanging baskets soften hard lines and add beauty and grace to an outdoor setting. and grace to an outdoor setting. and grace to an outdoor setting. and grace to an outdoor setting. Always choose a larger basket as opposed to Always choose a larger basket as opposed to Always choose a larger basket as opposed to Always choose a larger basket as opposed to Always choose a larger basket as opposed to Always choose a larger basket as opposed to Always choose a larger basket as opposed to Always choose a larger basket as opposed to a smaller one, the bigger basket, the better the a smaller one, the bigger basket, the better the a smaller one, the bigger basket, the better the a smaller one, the bigger basket, the better the a smaller one, the bigger basket, the better the a smaller one, the bigger basket, the better the plant will perform. Choose a range plants with low plant will perform. Choose a range plants with low plant will perform. Choose a range plants with low plant will perform. Choose a range plants with low plant will perform. Choose a range plants with low plant will perform. Choose a range plants with low growing habits such as Impatiens, Lobelia, Petunia, growing habits such as Impatiens, Lobelia, Petunia, growing habits such as Impatiens, Lobelia, Petunia, growing habits such as Impatiens, Lobelia, Petunia, growing habits such as Impatiens, Lobelia, Petunia, growing habits such as Impatiens, Lobelia, Petunia, Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. Or try something Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. Or try something Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. Or try something Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. Or try something Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. Or try something Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. Or try something Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. Or try something Nasturtium, Baby tears or Alyssum. 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With common sense and forward planning, the garden need not be parched and lifeless just when we want to enjoy being outdoors. • Mulching the best way to prevent moisture escaping is to cover your soil with a blanket of mulch. Easier weed control is a bonus.

• Pebbles and stones make a decorative finish, and work well with heat loving succulents. They don’t enrich the organic content of the soil but they do prevent water loss. On the down side, pebble mulches can be difficult to keep clean when there’s lots of leaf litter about, and if next to lawns, stray pebbles may be a hazard at mowing time.

• Organic mulches such as pine bark, pine needles, leaves, wood chip, straw, compost and sawdust improve soil structure (and moisture holding ability) as they break down. Because they break down they need to be replenished.Other ways to cope with the summer dries:

• Create shelter: Warm summer wind sucks the moisture from our plants. Windbreaks and hedges offer valuable protection.

• Train your plants to grow deep roots: Regular shallow watering promotes shallow, drought sensitive roots. Deep infrequent watering encourages roots to grow deep into the soil, where they are least likely to dry out.

• Water at dawn or dusk: Don’t water in the middle of the day as most of the water will evaporate. Morning watering is great for nutrient absorption, as plants tend to be most active at sunrise.

• Pay attention to pots: Grouping pots together helps slow evaporation and also makes for easy and efficient watering. Locate pots and hanging baskets away from the wind. Use water storage granules and a wetting agent. Glazed pots hold their moisture longer than unglazed terracotta or concrete. Mulch with a decorative layer of pebbles.

• Install irrigation: Drip feeders and soaker hoses can be extremely efficient if they deliver the water where it’s needed. Unlike sprinklers, they reduce disease problems by delivering water to the soil surface rather than the foliage. Attaching a timer to your irrigation system gives

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In late summer, battling the dries can become a gardener’s greatest challenge. Water stressed plants suffer cell collapse which may permanently disable their roots, reducing vigour and disease tolerance.

even greater control over water use. Too much water can lead to root problems.

• Rationalise lawn areas: Attractive green lawns need lots of watering. Convert unnecessary lawn areas into paving or mulched groundcover plants so you can concentrate your watering on a smaller area of lawn that really counts. In hot climates choose drought tolerant grasses.

• Choose dry tolerant plants: There are hundreds to choose from. Succulents are reliable staples for a garden that’s dry most of the year. Look also to coastal NZ classics such as pohutukawa, flax, Corokia, Astelia, Marlborough

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This easy yet delicious summer tomato salad is quick to prepare and delicious to eat.

You can serve it as a meat free main, or as a side to fish or chicken.IngredientsVine tomatoesHalloumi cheeseLettuce leavesFresh basil leaves

French bread stickOlive oilSalt and pepper

Drizzle a good quality olive oil over the vine tomatoes and bake on a medium heat until tomato skins start to come away from the flesh, which is soft when touched.

Halve the French stick and cover with olive all. Bake in the oven until

golden and crunchy. Thinly slice halloumi cheese and fry in a pan on medium heat until lightly browned.

Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and place warm tomatoes, crumbled pieces of halloumi and basil leaves on top. Season with freshly ground rock salt and black pepper.

Enjoy this lovely light summer meal with a glass of your favourite wine.

Recipe Simple summer tomato salad

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