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18 Wednesday June 10 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz SELWYN TIMES Live, Love, Shop Local West Melton Local market offers wide range of products, rain or shine Introducing Amy to “The Salon” team Amy brings with her 16yrs industry experience and welcomes new and existing clients. Amy is available Tues, Thu & Fri during school hours and alternate Saturdays. The Salon 4/736 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton thesalon4.gettimely.com Phone 03 347 0800 Email thesalonwestmelton@outlook.com Tues - Thurs 9am - 8pm Wed - Fri 9am- 5pm Sat 9.30am - 2pm Held every Saturday at 254 Lawford Road in West Melton, the aptly named Market@254 has been running for nearly two years now. A relaxed farmers market, it focuses on providing a laid-back, family-friendly and pet- friendly atmosphere, rain or shine, with live music setting the tone for the duration of the market – 9.30am to 1pm. Tables and chairs are provided for marketgoers to sit down and catch up with friends. There is a wide range of stalls offering a tempting selection of products including fresh meat from Darfield Village Meats, fresh organic vegetables, fresh flowers, fresh local honey and succulent salmon from Salmon Heaven. You will also find children’s knitted clothing, toys, games, handmade cushion covers, wheat bags, succulents, pot plants, second-hand clothing, dog clothes and accessories, a dog wash, a fundraising stall for miniature show jumping, eco-friendly products, and much more. Market shopping can build up an appetite, and to satisfy this this there is hot coffee, hot big breakfasts, bacon-egg-hash brown sandwiches, American hot dogs, whitebait patties (seasonal), milkshakes and homemade sweet treats. Market @254 is a not-for-profit enterprise. The majority of the stalls are run by local people and adding to the variety` there are some extra stalls that are there every now and again. On Saturday, June 20 Market@254 is holding its first car boot sale. The cost is $10 per car with the first 80 to apply being allocated a spot. New stall holders are also welcome. The cost is $20 per week for a stall. To enquire about booking a stall or a boot car sale spot, phone 022 0849 790, email market254@outlook.com or book through Facebook at www.facebook.com/ market254. a place that will leaf you smiling... Lots of winter woollies in store to keep you toastie over winter 12/736 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Phone 03 347 0777 Fax 03 347 0888 West Melton Pharmacy Take the plunge and fall into a new section this Autumn. Call on 03 741 1340 to chat with us or Email: enquiries@yoursection.nz yoursection.nz Residential sections, Big Range, Canterbury Wide Your Friendly West Melton Community Vet Centre West Melton Village, Unit 3, 736 Weedons Ross Rd P 03 347 4546 E nurses@westmeltonvets.co.nz
SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday June 10 2020 19 Gardening Don’t let that lockdown work disappear NOW IT’S officially winter, don’t abandon those lovely gardens that enjoyed your attention during lockdown. Keep reaping the benefits of your hard work through a few monthly tasks. This month’s jobs include pruning of pip, stone fruit and roses, harvesting of winter vegetables and planting new strawberry plants, shrubs and trees, as well as general maintenance. Vegetable patch Continue planting seedlings of vegetables that you want to harvest in late winter/early spring. Seeds of broad beans, onions, peas, radish and spinach can still be sown. Prepare the soil thoroughly with the addition of fresh compost before planting. June is the month for dividing old rhubarb plants and this should be done every three to four years. Plant new divisions 600mm apart. Rhubarb thrives in a ‘rich’ soil ie fresh compost enriched with blood and bone. Winter flowering annuals Winter flowering annuals planted in autumn should be in in full flower. They include alyssum, calendulas, aurelia, nemesias, pansies, poppies, primulas, snapdragons, stock and sweet peas. Dead head finished flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Pruning fruit trees June is the main month for pruning existing fruit trees and purchasing new ones. Garden centres have the most comprehensive selection of new season fruit trees now. When pruning young pip and stone TASKS: Mass displays of winter annuals will brighten up your deck. Plant rhubarb this month. fruit trees, aim to create a strong structure that will support the weight of fruiting wood in future years. With older, mature fruit trees, remove inward growing branches, reduce the height of trees (for harvesting and maintenance) and remove any overgrown branches. Where there are signs of damage or disease, remove these branches. Pruning berry fruit All these berry fruit (raspberries, boysenberries, loganberries, gooseberries) are very vigorous growers requiring the removal of all old growth and some of the same seasons canes where they are not required. Tie new canes to the existing wires or framework. Be careful to remove any diseased plant material. Rose pruning commences Apart from the odd late flowering rose such as iceberg, most roses have now shed their leaves and can be pruned. Remove all dead or diseased wood, remember most rose bushes, even though quite healthy, will have some dead wood. Prune to outward facing buds and remove any wood that is thinner than pencil thickness. If some plants have a lot of dead/ diseased wood, it is advisable to remove the specimens and replace with new rose bushes. With climbing roses, train the main leaders (growing up from ground) on a horizontal axis as this encourages the production of flowers. With all roses, a spray with copper compound after the completion of pruning helps minimise reinfection of fungal disease in spring. Ornamental trees and shrubs Garden centres have the best range of plants in June and July so an excellent time to buy. Always be fussy when selecting new plants. Ensure they are new, healthy, and not root-bound, and are the right plant for the position you are going to plant them in. Try to avoid overcrowding in your garden as trees and shrubs can often grow a lot bigger than what is written on the label. Container gardens Especially useful over the winter months for growing salad vegetables and herbs close to the kitchen. Mass displays of winter annuals in containers can brighten up winter decks and balconies. Always plant into fresh container mix that has sufficient nutrients for healthy, vigorous growth. Use your outdoor living areas all year round • Warm & dry in winter • UV protection for summer • Stylish & permanent • 5 year warranty “AS SEEN ON TV” Chris Thorndycroft Phone 0274 211 079 | www.archgola.co.nz 15 months INTEREST FREE Normal lending criteria apply Canterbury Timber & Hardware Timber Wood Fuel Pellets 20kg Bag for $12.30 Call in today for your free quote! NEW ENTRANCE: 167 Manion Road, Rolleston Jason Pester P 03 347 7465 F 03 347 7032 E jason@cthl.co.nz Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am-12pm Canterbury C T H Timber & Hardware We are here Are you ready to grow? Kiwi Gardener is your practical guide to gardening in New Zealand. SUBSCRIBE FROM $ 20 SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 0800 77 77 10 WWW.GARDENER.KIWI
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