Tigga's cottage garden

10/06/2026

We have been making changes in the back yard widening the centre borders for room for new dahlias ❣️

04/06/2026

Friday smiles 😊 here Tigga's cottage garden in Gore .One day only ❣️or until all gone
Bunches of gorgeous fresh long lasting Chrysanthemums $10 each on the deck table at 1 Anzac St Gore

04/06/2026

Today/Friday
only $10 bunches❣️💐
We have been cutting back dahlias and Chrysanthemums in our big tidy up.
Bunches of Chrysanthemums $10 each on the deck table at 1 Anzac St Gore

31/05/2026

Winter colour Chrysanthemums, roses, camellia's daffodils hydrangeas, and granny smith apples in our garden today ❣️ it was a mild 19c here in Gore Southland NZ

31/05/2026

Here's a Achance to win some welcomed firewood 🔥❣️

For generations, Yunca has helped keep Southland homes warm through winter.

As the home of Yunca, Southland has supported us for nearly 50 years.

Now, we’re giving a little warmth back.

We’ve teamed up with Hippos Firewood Supplies to give away 5m³ of quality firewood to one Southland household this winter.

Because good warmth should be shared.

To enter:
● Like this post
● Follow Yunca Heating & Hippos Fire Wood
● Tag someone who loves winter by the fire

Bonus entry: Share this post on your story.

Winner announced 1 June 2026, just in time for winter.

**Entries open to Southland residents only**

27/05/2026

Does anyone have a disused tunnel house they want to sell or I could use in or near the west Gore area? Anzac, Kitchener Pomona, Broughton Street
Please message me.

26/05/2026

Boris has gone on a strike she's taken up residence in the sink 😕 no more flowers until spring Tigga's cottage garden

24/05/2026

Renovation of the front house and garden continued with us repainting the front of our home today a glorious sunny day here in Gore Southland NZ

21/05/2026

Hi now the garden is sleeping time for some homework on flower arranging and care.
does anyone have a copy of this old book? I am wanting to purchase one please

08/05/2026

That's a wrap!! No more gorgeous fresh blooms after today until spring 🌱
It's been an interesting first year as a hobby flower grower on our small town section.
So much goes into providing flowers.
There has been lots of learning curves, on how to grow, what to grow, how to feed my plants , prune, mulch, provide adequate support for plants. The importance of deadheading my dahlias to grow straight strong stems. .
I've enjoyed creating interesting combinations of blooms and foliage. Each creation different to all the rest.
A florist said to me "why have you only used one of those flowers? You obviously don't know the rules of floristry?" I replied it's because I only had one to pick. She stated you're meant to add 3 at least to a bouquet. Oh well I never professed to be a florist just a retired nurse doing what I enjoy most - gardening, working outdoors and making others smile. .
There's been lots of mistakes to learn from which will allow me to do better next season. Learning about the many various pests & diseases which affect plants and how to treat them naturally when possible within our meager budget.is challenging. We had major rust on the roses, the spray needed was $$$ for 500 mls, then we read to use milk & water spray, guess what? Rust gone.
The effect of light conditions and different soils have on various plants.
My labour of love will continue over the winter months hoping to once again in spring bring you beautiful fresh flowers to brighten even the dullest days.
Again a big thank you to all my amazing customers who supported us thru the season. It's been a huge privilege and honour to provide you all with gorgeous affordable fresh home grown flowers.
Thank you all until spring
Amy
Pic me in my happy place ❤️