"I've heard that a bit of milk powder bellow root level can work wonders, Rex. I tried it under spuds this year, figuring that they are related. A good way of using up the expired stuff from the emergency kit.
"
Welcome
Find us on...
Groups
-
What To Do Today?
215 members
-
R A W Waiheke
16 members
-
Funk & Flash From Junk &…
75 members
-
Pick Your Own
7 members
-
What to do this month
78 members
-
Hawke's Bay NZ Freecycle…
31 members
-
Freecycle & Barter
111 members
-
Wellington NZ freecycle …
38 members
-
Wellington NZ
115 members
-
Companion Planting
240 members
Blog Posts
POD Gardening
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. …
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…
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
Heartwarming. Ron Finley: A Guerilla Gardener in South Central LA
Posted by Kali on March 12, 2013 at 11:36am
Homemade Organic Spelt Pasta & Basil Pesto
Journey to the Goodlife: We made our own organic spelt pasta yesterday which we covered in our own…
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.…
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,…
ContinuePosted by Rene Archner on March 20, 2013 at 10:39pm
Latest Activity
Rex Morris commented on Denise's group What To Do Today?"Hmmmm, we are half way through May. Tomato seeds go in mid August, that's three months. I need to think about where I am going to plant next years tomatoes and what I need to do to prepare the soil. Perhaps a bit of investigation into tomato…"
Gary Findlay posted a status"Very exited to share with you my new website http://healthforum.co.nz please feel free to register. Health is Wealth, ALL WELCOME :)"
Gary Findlay joined Sophia Rose's group
R A W Waiheke
Waiheke Raw Food Community- for those doing it, loving it, interested in it, eating it! Hear us RAW!
Gary Findlay replied to Simon and Bronwyn Harvey's discussion Juicer & blender recommendations in the group R A W Waiheke"Hi all
I would recommend the omni blender v 3 horse power engine its offered at http://bestdailydeals.co.nz
for $343.85. They also have a LexSun Deluxe juicer for $484.00
the omni blender v 3 horse power is an awesome machine
hope this…"
Tony Lucas commented on Sheri's group Funk & Flash From Junk & Trash"thinkin about building a garden totem pole seen these on google and ythinkone would look good in my garden so gonna give it a goif it turns out ok may put up some pics."
What to do this month
This group covers tasks for the month and what to plant this month to be updated every month
Peter watson replied to Tony Lucas's discussion hèeeeeeelppp in the group Hawke's Bay NZ Freecycle & Barter"Solar dehydrators are not hard to make. It is possible to make from cardboard boxes and plastic, though it works better with glass (eg an old window frame) If you google "solar food driers" you will get pages of…"
Peter watson joined Alyn's group
Hawke's Bay NZ Freecycle & Barter
Let's try to find more like minded people from 'the bay' to join Ooooby and we can all share knowledge, resources, produce and friendship.
Tony Lucas commented on Matt Moir's group What to do this month"OThe subantarctic tomatos are fantastic and cropped late into the season,producing meaty,but juicy good sized tomatoes puttin in more this year."
Tony Lucas commented on Tony Lucas's group Freecycle & Barter"'m in urgent need my harvestmaid dehydrator has burnt out on us and we rely heavily on dehydrated foods.I have some preserves still to do. And being a single parent on an invailds benefit my chances of getting one are slim to none at all. If…"
Tony Lucas posted a status"Got some more weeding done in a difficult area full of oxalis, really wish my dehydrator hadn't burned out as was given quite a few capiscum"
hotfrog posted eventsPeasant Film Club
May 23, 2013 from 7:30pm to 9:45pmPeasant Film Club
May 23, 2013 from 7:30pm to 9:45pm
Events
February 18
Monday
-
Certificate in Sustainable Practice and Permaculture Design
February 18, 2013 to August 18, 2013 – Awhi Farm
Are you interested in the relationships between people and the earth – including its ecosystems and resources? This is an action focused programme that offers a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC…
Organized by Margaret Kwok | Type: course
April 13
Saturday
-
Certificate in Sustainable Practice and Permaculture Design
April 13, 2013 to October 13, 2013 – Raglan- Solscape Eco Retreat & throughout NZ
Are you interested in the relationships between people and the earth – including its ecosystems and resources? This is an action focused programme that offers a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC…
Organized by Margaret Kwok | Type: course
May 5
Sunday
-
Carl Pickens
May 5, 2013 at 10am to June 30, 2013 at 1pm – Kawaipurapura Retreat Centre Albany
Dynamic Organic Workshop Series by Carl Pickens. At Kawaipurapura Retreat Centre Albany 5 May Learn about composting and living soils 19 May Make organic potting and seed raising mix 2 June …
Organized by Carl Pickens | Type: workshop, series
May 8
Wednesday
-
Certificate in Sustainable Practice and Permaculture Design
May 8, 2013 at 6pm to November 8, 2013 at 7pm – Nelson/ Bays, Tui Community & throughout NZ
Are you interested in the relationships between people and the earth – including its ecosystems and resources? This is an action focused programme that offers a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC…
Organized by Margaret Kwok | Type: course
Local Food to Your Door
What's Buzzing?
Interesting Member Searches
Photos
© 2013 Created by Pete Russell.
