Diacks of Invercargill
January 12th March 2008
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?:
Some more rain in the south, the drought has broken, as we look foreward
to Autumn, and some cooler temperatures. Already some plants are responding
to the shorter daylight hours, especially the vege crops. Tomatoes are drying
off and the same for Potato dust formulated to prevent sprouting of stored
table potatoes. New in stock, a huge selection of hebes, great dwart hardy
natives for exposed sites, good for group planting. Easter special on those
$10.99 each or 5 for $39.99 or 10 for $69.99. A new dwarf flax is on the
market, Phormium sweet mist, bronze in colour only $14.99. Still some cheap
trees on offer at Lorneville with our $50 pallet sale, bring your trailer.
Bulbs time again, most are in stock now, come in to inspect our large range
of varieties and colours. First of the cyclamen for indoor colour have arrived
and the first of the polyanthus are getting potted in the nursery, so that's
proof the temperatures are cooling. A few autumn leaves appearing now, the
maples are the first to change.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BE DOING?:
Still a few weeds to deal with, as aleays. Time to sow green crop in vege
gardens and mulch with peastraw. Time to empty the compost bin, therer should
be a good supply at this time of year and we've had plenty of heat to cook
a good brew. Pots and flower gardens are starting to look abit tired, time
to replace with something fresh, pansies, polyanthus, stock, wallflower
and perennials can be planted now. March 17th plant Broad Beans and Sweet
Peas.
THIS WEEKS SPECIAL:
20% off garden lighting.
THIS WEEKS PRODUCT:
Gro south Lang Lasting Lawn Food.
Easy to use, fast green up, all weather use, coast effective and Superior
results. 4kg.
SUPER SAVE PET DEPO
Voyger 400 carry cage. 66cm x 45cm x 43cm were $69.98 now only $39.98
Voyger 200 carry cage. 55cm x 35cm x 30cm were $39.98 now only $24.98
PLANT OF THE WEEK COMPETITION:
Take a look at the plant attached below and if you recognise it e-mail us
with your answer. If you are the first to guess correctly you will win!
Last weeks answer: Clematis Hagley Hybird
Last weeks winner: Angie Surman
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Cherry Bon Bon Cookies
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cherry flavoring (optional)
48 fresh sweet cherries, pitted*
1 (6-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
* If you cannot get any fresh cherries, well-drained maraschino
cherries may be substituted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine flour and cocoa; set aside.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and baking powder
until blended. Add egg, vanilla extract, and cherry flavoring; beat until
well combined. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 1/2-inch apart on ungreased baking
sheet. Press down center of each ball with thumb to create a small hollow;
fill each center with a cherry.
In small pan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and condensed milk;
heat until chocolate is melted. Spoon about 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture
over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until done. Remove to wire racks and cool.
Yields 48 cookies.
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
Q: Why do people call plants bulbs?
A:So the worms can see!!