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Mariana replied to Mariana's discussion Imagine if we grew a vast public Food Forest like this in Christchurch... in the group Christchurch Permaculture Group"Kia ora ano,
The Marshlands orchard meeting went well with around 60 enthusiastic people there :-)
There was a general consensus to rejuvenate and take care of the preexisting orchard (apple, pear, plum, peach) which will hopefully increase the…"
Ooooby via FacebookDo you want to help bring local food to local people, while earning money and getting a great discount off your own Ooooby box? We're looking for some more packers! We'd start off with you in a relief position, which could move to a permanent weekly position when one opens up. We pack in Mt Wellington on Tuesdays, starting at 7am and going for about 5-6 hours, depending on the week. We pay $16/hour, and give a 40% discount off any produce you buy, and 20% off extras like bread,…
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Helen Dew commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ"By the way - the monthly Green Dollar market is this Saturday, at the St John hall, Greytown. Well worth a visit!I'll have my seeds and jam there, and Living Economies books, DVDs and magazines."
Helen Dew commented on Pete Russell's group Wairarapa NZ"Anyone looking for budding/grafting material?
I can suppy 3 varieties of Ballerina (narrow column growth): Waltz, Polka and Bolero.
Also Monty's Surprise and Golden Winter Pearmain - the latter ripens really early.)
If you're after small…"
Carolann Murray commented on Kai o Te Aro_account's group Kai o Te Aro Community Garden"Hi all just thought I'd let you know that for those of you wanting to expand your knowledge I will be starting a organic horticulture/gardening course in Victoria St Wellington in August. It is a NZQA Level 3 government subsidised evening…"
Logan Drummond joined Lynn Lacy-Hauck's group
Titirangi NZ
Tell us all what you want or what you have to offer. eg. Lemons, seedlings etc. To respond to someones listing contact them directly via their page…
Logan Drummond joined Brooke Walker's group
Waitakere NZ
If you are looking for a space to gardenor if you have extra garden space to share make your request or offer known here.See More
Logan Drummond joined Tony Lucas's group
Freecycle & Barter
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
Logan Drummond joined Eve's group
World's First Map of Small Food Gardens! (and Garden Planner)
This is the World's First Map of Small Food Gardens! A great place for Oooobys of the world to unite on one map. We also offer location specific plating info for every place on earth!
Logan Drummond joined Katharine's group
Pollinators, Predators and Pests
The vast majority of the insects we see every day are beneficial or benign. I hope this group will provide a forum to discuss the insect world and all the wonderful and occasionally devastating ways the bugs interact with our gardens.
Logan Drummond joined Hester's group
Growing Under Glass
A group for greenhouse gardeners( and wouldbe greenhouse gardeners)Share your ideas, experience; questions and answers; successes and failures, here.See More
Events
August 6
Wednesday
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GAIA on-farm Field day
August 6, 2014 from 9am to 1:30pm – M&M Oasis Farms
Concerned about water quality and production at any cost? These events showcase practical ways to profitably grow quality food while taking care of the environment. With rising concerns around water…
Organized by Nicole Masters | Type: field, day
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Green Ag Innovation Awards Dinner
August 6, 2014 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Rotorua Convention Centre
Concerned about food and water quality, then come along and celebrate with food producers who are leading the way in ecological ag! ALL WELCOME!!! Already well established in Australia, this award is…
Organized by Nicole Masters | Type: gala, dinner
August 7
Thursday
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Go organics part time course
August 7, 2014 from 6pm to 9pm – Invercargill Library Meeting Room
Robyn and Robert Guyton have been contracted to tutor the Go-organic course on Thursday nights to be held in the Invercargill Libraries lovely meeting room. Excellent value for money see attached f…
Organized by Robyn Guyton | Type: workshop
August 8
Friday
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GAIA on-farm Field day
August 8, 2014 from 9am to 1:30pm – Mairaki Downs
Concerned about water quality and production at any cost? These events showcase practical ways to profitably grow quality food while taking care of the environment. With rising concerns around water…
Organized by Nicole Masters | Type: field, day
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Green Ag Innovation Awards Dinner
August 8, 2014 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Rydges Latimer
Concerned about food and water quality, then come along and celebrate with food producers who are leading the way in ecological ag! ALL WELCOME!!! Already well established in Australia, this award is…
Organized by Nicole Masters | Type: gala, dinner
Blog Posts
4 roses surplus to requirements
Smooth variety, thornless and scented. Please contact me if interested sarahyates49@gmail.com
Posted by Sarah Louise Rose Yates on July 6, 2014 at 12:26pm
Winter diary
Have dug in the sheet composted coffee grounds and grass clippings. I think it makes a better veggie bed combining the organic matter with the topsoil although no-dig purists may disapprove. Have planted out a lot of self sown corn and lettuce seedlings and mixed the corn with broad beans. Need to add squash for the Mexican triumvirate. The whole site is covered in weeds now and we are finally getting some mandarins, lemons, limes and oranges.
Posted by Suburban Micro Food Forest on July 2, 2014 at 9:42pm
Gluten free
Junko has researched and perfected a number of gluten free bread and cake recipes to get me off the wheat energy roller coaster. I don't fall asleep in the afternoon now and my bakery bill has dropped. She's using mixtures of spelt, rye, rice, corn and potato flours. Some taro and a couple of bananas have survived where I chucked them in the corner soak hole where the run-off ends up. Comfrey is everywhere. I miss my chickens - if anyone in Akl needs to get rid of a couple of layers please…
ContinuePosted by Suburban Micro Food Forest on July 2, 2014 at 9:41pm
Fungiphilia Rising - a short film on mushrooms
Posted by Mariana on June 15, 2014 at 11:35am
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