"Hi Kathrina, just wondering if you still might have some Elecampane seed and if yoiu could post me a few seeds , just to try for fun...cheers, helen"
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"i have a wire cage the type that I put a hen in if I want to stop her being broody. It is best to use it as soon as you see hints of wanting to go broody. The important thing is that air moves under her and it is not dark and…"
"I have used a Grandpas feeder with my hens for about 15 years. I must admit I can't remember how it went orginally. When I have young hens I have to leave it open for a while until they are heavy enough to actually open…"
"Hi I would love to see the catalogue if it is put on line. To see what we do not have in our seedbank in Auckland."
"Remember it is very vigorous and when grown commercial the poles they grow them up are several metres tall. I found that it was necessary to keep cutting it back. By the way the new shoots in spring can be eaten like asparagus."
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a friend just emailed me that Fishpond have some good specials including Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth, Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katzhttp://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Seed-to-Seed-Suzanne-Ashworth-Kent-Whealy-Edited-by/9781882424580See More
"They love corn, scratching in the compost pile, will eat cooked chokos. I would try cooking up the veg and mixing a bit of mash in with it. I also often add some molasses or cod liver oil especially in winter. See if they get used…"
seedsaver seed swap Botanic Gardens Manurewa Saturday 14th 10-1
i am getting things ready for the seed swap tomorrow. I have bean seeds, chervil and others. I have also got bananas, yacon for the trading table, and will get comfrey, Elderberry cuttings and what ever else I can find. It should be a great day.See More
"South Auckland herb group meeting tomorrow night. The subject is Rosemary. We meet in Manurewa if anyone is interested. b"
Changes to importing tomato seed
A new draft standard for importing tomato seed is out. This will make if almost impossible for the home gardener to import tomato seed as the seeds will need to have a phytosanitary certificate.See http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/biosec/consult/draft-ihs-tomato-seed-for-sowing The closing date for submissions is 20 JulySee More
Kali commented on Kathrina Muller's blog post Beans I save this year"I love saving bean seeds too, they're like jewels. I've grown some of these before, which were your favorites?"
Beans I save this year
These are some of the beans I saved this year. Most will be available at the Auckland seed savers meeting on 14 JulyFront L-R Anasazi, Paul Bunyan, King of the Blues, Emu, Nells, Crimson Flowered Broadbean2nd row, Sues Butter, Major Cooks, Neckarkonigin,3rd row, soy beans, cow peasBack Lima beans See More
"Hi Kate,
I still have some banana suckers if you want them. I also have elderberry if you haven't got any already. send me an email to arrange a time ot collect it"
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books for sale
a friend just emailed me that Fishpond have some good specials including Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth, Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz
http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Seed-to-Seed-Suzanne-Ashworth-Kent-Whealy-Edited-by/9781882424580
Posted on July 18, 2012 at 8:55pm
seedsaver seed swap Botanic Gardens Manurewa Saturday 14th 10-1
i am getting things ready for the seed swap tomorrow. I have bean seeds, chervil and others. I have also got bananas, yacon for the trading table, and will get comfrey, Elderberry cuttings and what ever else I can find. It should be a great day.
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 7:59am
Changes to importing tomato seed
A new draft standard for importing tomato seed is out. This will make if almost impossible for the home gardener to import tomato seed as the seeds will need to have a phytosanitary certificate.
See http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/biosec/consult/draft-ihs-tomato-seed-for-sowing The closing date for submissions is 20 July
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 6:01pm
Beans I save this year
These are some of the beans I saved this year. Most will be available at the Auckland seed savers meeting on 14 July
Front L-R Anasazi, Paul Bunyan, King of the Blues, Emu, Nells, Crimson Flowered Broadbean
2nd row, Sues Butter, Major Cooks, Neckarkonigin,
3rd row, soy beans, cow peas
Back Lima beans
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ContinuePosted on June 12, 2012 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments
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Has fire place insert and heatpump and is fully insulated with attic stair for additional storage.
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Easy walking distance to Te Papapa station on the Onehunga Line.
Productive garden includes fruit trees: apples, persimmons, lemons, grapefruit, mandarin,…
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- At 5:13am on June 19, 2013,
Fi and Steve said… Hi Kathrina,thanks so much for a wonderful meeting on Saturday and all the wonderful cuttings.Will be ordering lots of Stellas seeds this year to much improve my seed collection to pass around the island.Our food security is very poor on the island with very little island grown veg,kind regards Fi Baker Waiheke Island
- At 5:57pm on October 23, 2012,
Helen said… Hi Kathrina, just wondering if you still might have some Elecampane seed and if yoiu could post me a few seeds , just to try for fun...cheers, helen
- At 11:11pm on June 5, 2012,
caroline kelly said… Thanks Kathrina i will do that, is a much better option, closer to home
- At 10:19pm on May 5, 2012,
Di Celliers said… Thanks Kethrina
That would be great.
Di
- At 2:16pm on November 23, 2011,
Ricardo Oscar Marques said… Let me know if you are interested in the permablitz
- At 2:13pm on November 23, 2011, Ricardo Oscar Marques said…
Thanks
- At 9:45am on August 19, 2009,
Pete Russell said… - BTW. Nice looking patches you have there.
- At 9:44am on August 19, 2009, Pete Russell said…
- Hello and welcome Kathrina. Glad to have you with us. Hope you like it here. Have fun oooobying!!
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