"Good tips on the milk powder - I guess it is the calcium. Problems such as blossom end rot are caused by lack of calcium combined with lack of water to carry calcium around the plant. Will definitely be using this tip next summer.
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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
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Lynn commented on Denise's group What To Do Today?"I'm with you on that one, Richard - it's something I learned to do about 5 years ago, and it seems it helps the tomato plants a) settle in quicker and b) gives them sturdy growth that (in my humble opinion) seem to have avoided psyllid. I…"
Kenny commented on Kenny's group Water"From:Fluoride Action Network NZ. www.fannz.org.nz
The Auckland group has now branched out across the city with people taking up lead positions throughout the region. It is great to see people taking on this huge area. They now have a total of…"
Tony Lucas left a comment for Cheri Gillett-Jackson"great to have you as a friend on here Cherie. ((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))"
Richard Grevers commented on Denise's group What To Do Today?"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.
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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."
Events
February 18
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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
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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
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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
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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
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