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$7.90 incl. GST The Star Thursday October 3 2019 28 GARDENING Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz GARDENING ADVICE Today’s winning question came from Usha Ram. Congratulations! I want to grow coriander this summer. I want faster Q germination of the seeds as it takes 3 weeks for them to grow. Should I plant the whole seeds or as my friend suggests, slowly split the seeds into half with a rolling pin and soak the seeds overnight? A WIN a Daltons Premium Lawn Care Pack! Germination of coriander seed is usually much quicker than three weeks. The normal germination period is 10 to 12 days. Because of this rapid germination there is no need to soak the seed over night or to split the seed case with a rolling pin. Remember to sow the seed in fresh Daltons Premium Seed Raising Mix for a better strike rate. Sprinkle the seed evenly on the surface of the mix and then lightly cover with more mix. Water carefully (with a spray bottle) to ensure the germination process begins, and maintain the soil’s moisture without overwatering. At this time of the year, place the tray or large pot into which you have sown the seed in a warm part of your property. This will speed up the germination process. Repeat sowing of coriander seed at 4-5 weekly intervals to ensure a regular supply of fresh coriander for your kitchen. Products to try: Daltons Organic Bio-fungicide Granules. For growing advice and information on products visit www.daltons.co.nz Spring is a good time for repairing or planting a lawn because the soil is warmer which makes grass seed germination more successful. Apply Daltons Premium Lawn Fertiliser to existing lawns from late September and avoid mowing too ‘close’ initially in spring. Check mower blades are sharp to make the cut cleaner; otherwise they can tear out the grass and damage growth. We have a Daltons Premium Lawn Care Pack valued at over $70 to giveaway which contains a Daltons Garden Time Lawn Fertiliser, Daltons Lawn Patching Gold, Daltons Premium Lawn Soil, plus a pair of comfortable Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products www.omniproducts.co.nz $70 PRIZE PACK! Send us your gardening question to be in to win! Email your question and glove size to: chchstar@daltons.co.nz Entries must be received by 9th October ‘19 growing with you June 2018 | 100% Plants For winter wow Cool Choices For Colour & Contrast From swamp to sea views The journey begins with sarah the Gardener Snap it up Enter our annual Birdlife Photo Competition to win great prizes! clear the air Why groWing indoor PLAnTs is so good for you give it a grow from gArLic To chinese ArTichokes, We hAve your groWing TiPs covered the latest releases into the rose world + rose care through winter The magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty SUBSCRIBE FROM $43. 50* *6 issues/6 months SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 0800 77 77 10 WWW.GARDENER.KIWI Orchid Show Canterbury Mineral and Lapidary Club 110 Waltham Road, Christchurch October 5th & 6th 10am - 4pm Beautiful displays and sales tables Plants from the North and South Growers will be available for sale Admission $5 Raffles and refreshments available WHAT’S GROWING AT ALLWOOD... Flowering Cherry Trees Coming into flower now Large Grade Japanese Maples Great discounts Weeping Silver Pear Trees Tough trees for exposed sites Keep up to date through our Facebook page and at www.allwood.co.nz GREAT SPECIALS GREAT TIME TO PLANT! NEW SITE now at 913 SHANDS ROAD T: 03 349 9240 now at 913 SHANDS ROAD Just south of the Selwyn Road / Shands Road intersection www.allwood.co.nz
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Ingredients Directions Thursday October 3 2019 The Star FOOD 29 ASPARAGUS AVOCADO SALAD 1 bundle asparagus trimmed and chopped in 3cm pieces Salt and pepper Olive oil 2 hard boiled eggs 5 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped 1 avocado, chopped For the dressing 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Pinch of salt Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and asparagus and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, moving occasionally, about 3min. In a small dish, whisk together the dressing. In a dish toss everything, including the dressing, together and serve warm or at room temperature. MEAT AND POTATO GRATIN Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 500g beef mince 3 teaspoons paprika 5-6 nadine or van rosa potatoes, peeled, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 2 1/2 cups milk 3 eggs new SEASON Directions Preheat oven to 180 deg C. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until translucent. Add mince and paprika, and cook until beef is browned. Remove from heat and set aside. Butter a 30cm x 20cm (or larger) baking dish. Layer half of the sliced potatoes and sprinkle with a small amount of salt and pepper. Top the potatoes with the bunched asparagus 250g ....................... 3 large avocados ...................................................... 1 granny smith apples ...................................... 1 washed nadine/van rosa potatoes 5kg ................................................................. 5 Australian tangelos ................................... 2 prepack onions 5kg.......................................... 3 beef eye fillet steak .................................. 32 premium beef mince........................................... 12 chicken thigh fillets................................... 14 pork loin chops ................................................... 11 lamb legs ....................................................................... 12 beef mince. Spread remaining potatoes over mince, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour the milk mixture into dish to cover potatoes and cover with foil. Bake for 45min, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove foil and continue to bake until top is brown and bubbly, 25-30min. Let rest for 15min before cutting and serving. .49 each .49 each .49 kg .99 each .99 kg .99 each .99 kg .99 kg .99 kg .99 kg .99 kg All our fresh meat is 100% NZ FARMED. specials VAlid 30th september - 6th october 2019. ONLY AVAILABLE AT RAEWARD FRESH HAREWOOD RD, TOWER JUNCTION At we have... FRIDAY TO SUNDAY ONLY beef ribeye steak ..................... 24 pork ribeye steak ...................... 14 loose tomatoes .......................... 5 loose nz navel oranges ............................ 99 limited stock available and WHILE STOCKS LAST! .99 .99 kg .99 kg kg c kg harewood rd open 7 days a week. Shop: 8.00am–6.30pm cafe: 7am–4pm Tower junction Mon–Fri 8.00am–6.30pm Sat–Sun 8.30am–6pm WHILE STOCKS LAST! only available friday, saturday and sunday. ONLY AVAILABLE AT RAEWARD FRESH HAREWOOD RD, TOWER JUNCTION WWW. .CO.NZ
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