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Subscribe to POD in May and receive two free packets of seed (whilst stocks last).



To qualify for a packet of 'Silverbeet Fordhook Giant' and 'Lettuce Gourmet Salad Blend' simply enter Ooooby as your last name when you subscribe to POD during May. POD will arrange to get seeds to you at the end of the month. …

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Posted by Pete Russell on April 30, 2013 at 7:00pm

Shade worshippers

Chooks evolved from forest dwellers so mine have spent most of the day hiding from the sun under the passionfruit vine. If you want to free range your chooks make sure theyve got shade. This may explain why the commercial 'free range' egg producers birds kept going inside when all they had was an open grass…

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Posted by Suburban Micro Food Forest on April 29, 2013 at 1:00pm

Verge Permaculture Grad Series - 11/11 - Evonne Smulders

A Permaculture Grandmother co-creating the kind of community I dream of! I hope one day we will revere these strong women and Grandmother Wisdom will reign.

Posted by Mariana on April 26, 2013 at 11:43pm

Monsanto vs Mother Earth

They are at it again and they must be stopped ---…

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Posted by Richard Watson on April 12, 2013 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

Homemade Organic Spelt Pasta & Basil Pesto

Journey to the Goodlife: We made our own organic spelt pasta yesterday which we covered in our own…

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Posted by Bec Lees on March 22, 2013 at 11:17pm

EAT THIS - The Emerging Food Renaissance.

I propose that over the next 7 years we will be passing through a time of significant change in many areas of our lives.  I trust that we will ultimately see a better world than we have today and I also realise that the transition phase is our most vulnerable and risky time.…



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Posted by Pete Russell on March 21, 2013 at 3:30pm — 6 Comments

Organic/spray-free and free-range food waste

Ever wondered where to go for a nutrient-dense meal without compromise on ingredients in Auckland?

That wondering will be over from early June 2013. A new Breakfast Deli/Lunch-/Tapas- and Oyster Bar will open at the Wynyard Quarters on Halsey Street. We will have an organic juice bar,…

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Posted by Rene Archner on March 20, 2013 at 10:39pm

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Food forests and forest gardens are promoted through permaculture . This forum is for those who are growing or would like to grow one in their property.See More
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For those who have something they would like to give away and for those looking for something that might be lying round someones garage. KEEP IT FOOD/GARDEN RELATED PLEASE.It may in some cases incur postage thats up to you. Offers of swaps are ok.See More
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I love foraging and gathering, whether it be mushrooms plums apples rosehips blackberries wild figs, Even sneakily shaking a forgotten Olive. Anyone want to share info!
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A 1-bedroom unit for rent with garden space to grow and backyard poultry potential, close to Petone

HiThis opportunity will appeal to someone who would like to start growing their own food while renting as I am offering up garden space to produce fruit and vege with the rental (and even a chookhouse if you are keen on staying long-term). Happy to share garden tools and knowledge, and certainly open to someone making over unused areas of my section if fit for purpose.You'll be in greenie haven on the bush-clad slopes of Western Hills, very close to Petone, which is just 2 mins drive and SH2 is…See More
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