SunLive Competition

 There are so many options you can buy for your green fingered family members, friends and neighbours.

Choosing the right gift doesn’t need to be complicated. Consider what type of gardener they are to ensure what you do choose is appreciated and enjoyed.

The vegetable gardener

These people will have well-tended veggie plots, patches or raised planters. They probably are often seen sharing extra produce with neighbours, friends and family. For them, the perfect gift is probably poo, yes, sheep poo. Don’t let the sound of this put you off, but bags of super sheep pellets are the back bone of any good veggie garden, as the worms work it through the soil, it breaks down, adding valuable nutrients to the soil. Over time it slowly diminishes and needs to be replaced.

The future gardener

Kids love the garden and nature and reap the joys and rewards of seeing something grow. Deck the little green fingered team out with garden gloves and a gardening book to teach children about how plants grow, gardening sustainability, pests and more. Packets of seeds are fun too; choose quick growing crops such as sunflowers, beans or radishes. Alternatively, choose pumpkins and courgettes for children. As they start to form, they can scratch their name in the skin of the vegetable and watch it grow. 

The container gardener

These gardeners are always in need of fresh new potting mix to keep their pots and containers blooming. Choose for them a bag or two of Pot Power Potting mix, which is a premium grade potting mix that is packed full with the very best in growing media technology to maximise plant results. A tub of water saving granules, a nice new pot or hanging basket, with a stylish lush plant tops the gift list.

The fairy gardeners

These are the people who are so time poor that they wish they had fairies living at the bottom of the garden to keep everything blooming and beautiful. Loved ones in this group love the outdoors, but never seem to have enough time to actually do anything in it. For these outdoor fans, the best gift you can give them is time. Making a voucher up that offers you or professionals services for garden tasks and chores. Maybe it could be to mow the lawns for the month of January or to water the garden while they are away on holiday.

Win: A copy of the book Tui NZ Vegetable Garden with SunLive. To enter, you must be logged in. Click here to register for free!

Competition Results

Rosemary Rodger