Bumper hamper giveaway

Mahurangi Matters, in conjunction with Yates, has a special hamper of gardening products to giveaway as part of National Gardening Week – October 17 to 24.

The theme this year is Grow Good Soil.

The Gardening Week Hamper, valued at more than $220, includes:
• Thrive Natural Organic Blood and Bone to fertilise, improve soil structure and provide natural organic nutrients • Thrive Natural Organic Garden Lime to encourage decomposition of organic matter and earthworm activity • Yates Nature’s Way Compost Maker turns garden and kitchen waste into rich, nutritious compost – fast • A stylish compost caddy to collect household scraps ready for the compost bin (random colour assigned of cream, grey, navy and black) • Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed Plus, which both nourishes plants and enriches soil including microbe and earthworm activity • Thrive Natural Seaweed – a tonic for plant and root health • Thrive Natural liquid fertilisers for citrus and fruit and veggie and herbs • a Yates Garden Guide – a newly updated edition for both beginners and seasoned green thumbs • A selection of Yates organic veggie seeds.

National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature. Whether it’s a few pots on the balcony, a small patch or an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening.


To enter, email editor@localmatters.co.nz with ‘Gardening Week’ in the subject line. Alternatively, you can post an entry to Gardening Week, Mahurangi Matters, 17 Neville Street, Warkworth (don’t forget to include your name and a daytime phone number); or just drop your name and contact phone number into the office. Competition closes on October 21.