"Hello Ellen I love that idea - the communal tool shed - along the lines of a toy library? Have to disagree about the idea of the chipper though - much though I like the idea, I find the noise pollution so horrible I thinkt hey should be…"
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Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"That's a good point re treating the suburbs differently Ellen.
Can you do some proposing of trees? I can send lists of those trees which are already either scheduled or proposed - tell me which area. There are a reasonable number done in…"
Helga Arlington posted a blog postNominate trees for protection by March 31 this year!
Dear Ooooby membersFor many years, Council rules in the District Plan have prevented landowners from cutting down trees over a certain girth and height, especially native trees, without a resource consent. From the beginning of 2012, all of that changes and trees are no longer automatically protected. In 2009, the Government legislated to revoke all existing tree protection regimes put in place by councils.From 1 January next year, the only trees on private property that have protection will be…See More
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"Hi all
Is anyone interested in checking for trees that should be scheduled so that they are safe when the RMA changes take effect on 1 Jan 2012? Send me an email if you would like to help (deadline is 31 March)…"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"Thank you Lisa! It should be really interesting to be a part of the new Local Board.
On a gardening matter... I have bought a small electric propagator that Bunnings are selling. It makes the hugest difference! Seeds germinate so fast - and then…"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"Hello Denise - I offered for next time - can you remind me which Sunday it is? I'll send details to the group, nearer to the time.
Cheers
Helga"
Helga Arlington left a comment for marjolijn vos"Hi Marjolijn
We are all so handy to one another so far! I hope to see you Sunday -"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"Hello Marjolijn - I plan to come - will you let us know the address?"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"Thanks very much Denise, and Lisa for hosting us and kicking off. It was great! (...and oh, isn't it WET now...)
Who had the info about the underhouse bladders - where they were installed? I had a look on the website just now - would be great…"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"What if you folks who have been to this composting course, tell us about the system you have been taught?
I have two bins - just got underway here, though I've done it before in other gardens. I have a list of ratios, green/brown for various…"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"Hello Ellen
Call you explain what you are saying? What's TT stand for?"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"The raised beds are a bit of a pain, but the soil is really shallow over a gravel pit, so they seemed the best choice. I will be removing small volcanic rocks from here until the day I die or leave! What soil there is, is really beautiful volcanic…"
Helga Arlington commented on Lisa L's group Sandringham Gardeners"Hello all - what stuff are you up to? I have a blog, very out of date now -
http://gardenindulgence.blogspot.com/
I now have got rid of all of the obstructions; building is over and I could get back into my garden - just in time for the end of…"
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Nominate trees for protection by March 31 this year!
Dear Ooooby members
For many years, Council rules in the District Plan have prevented landowners from cutting down trees over a certain girth and height, especially native trees, without a resource consent. From the beginning of 2012, all of that changes and trees are no longer automatically protected.
In 2009, the Government legislated to revoke all existing tree protection regimes put in place by…
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