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Becoming More Self Reliant - The Dream

A lot of people have the dream of a few acres of land and self reliance (as opposed to self -sufficiency, which is a myth!). This group is to draw together the experiences of those living the dream and sharing the lessons learned on the way with those still working towards living on the land.See More

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Maree W replied to Laine's discussion Possums in the group Food Growing Q&A

"I have heard (and tried) hanging camphor balls in the trees. Supposedly the possums hate the smell. I can't say definitively that it worked, but I think they helped. It is worth a try. Good luck"

Jun 3

Laine added a discussion to the group Food Growing Q&A

pPossums

Kia ora,What ways does everyone recommend keeping possums off newly planted fruit trees? I will be trapping, but am interest in what methods and/or products people use to stop them climbing up onto the tree. I am thinking of getting some flat sheet metal and pop riveting it into tubes to around each trunk, but if there are well priced products that would do the same then it would save me some time.Thanks,LaineSee More

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Laine added a discussion to the group Food Growing Q&A

Grapes and Kiwifruit

Hi Everyone,I have some grape and kiwifruit plants being delivered soon and I need to get the fencing up. I have purchased all the materials, but would like some advice on some details.For grapes, how long would you make the fence per plant? I am doing a 2 wire fence system.For kiwifruithow long would you make the fence?I have 1 male and 1 female plant. How should they be planted in relation to each other? On one fence? 1m apart?Is it best to build a T shaped fence with 3 wires along the top?…See More

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Laine replied to Andy Cambeis's discussion What food forests do you know in New Zealand ? in the group Food Forests NZ

"Hi Andy, I've just been reading some of your online resources on food forests - thanks for putting them out there. To add to your list of food forests - a small private one is in progress on my land 7km from New Plymouth. It is a bush verge…"

Jun 2

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New Zealand Seed and Plant Exchange

Are you looking for a particular plant or seeds ? Do you have spares?Post your notices here.See More

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Food Forests NZ

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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Laine replied to Laine's discussion What fruiting plants like wet feet? in the group Food Growing Q&A

"Thanks everyone, I have tamarillo, guava, feijoas and blueberrys all in my plan, so I will see if I can tweak it to move them there. Kelly, I am in New Plymouth. I had thought of trying sugar cane. It would not thrive where we are, for…"

May 15

Grace of South replied to Laine's discussion What fruiting plants like wet feet? in the group Food Growing Q&A

"I have read that blueberries can cope with a wet site as long as it is free draining. Rabbit eye are the least picky variety."

May 15

Ingrid Ennis replied to Laine's discussion What fruiting plants like wet feet? in the group Food Growing Q&A

"Hi Laine, You could try Tamarillo and/or guava there, if you are frost free. They would love the shelter and full sun. If you are unsure about the trees coping with wet feet raising them up on a mound even 20cms can make quite difference to…"

May 15

Kelly Ronayne replied to Laine's discussion What fruiting plants like wet feet? in the group Food Growing Q&A

"Where are you? Lots of subtropicals like the damp... try sugar cane :)"

May 14

Isabell Strange replied to Laine's discussion What fruiting plants like wet feet? in the group Food Growing Q&A

"my feijoas seem quite happy in what is a very wet area in winter. "

May 14

Laine added a discussion to the group Food Growing Q&A

What fruiting plants like wet feet?

Hi all,I am designing a food forest and have an area that will be quite damp in winter. The ground is reasonable free draining, and I will add a small surface drain with pebbles in it, but it is the low point in that part of the property. I am planting a large variety of the usual temperate climate fruit trees, berrys etc. but am not sure which would suit this wetter spot. It gets great light in that spot all year round and is well sheltered. Can anyone suggest what trees or shrubs might do…See More

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Suburb: Vogeltown

Post / Zip Code: 4310

I can offer: Nothing yet.

Food Growing Skill Level: Moderate

Experience and Qualifications: Permaculture Design Certificate, WWOOFer, Dairy

I am interested in...: Buying Local Food, Learning, Preserving, Seed Savers

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Aquaponics on city rooftops

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/30/view/20894/antonio-scarponi-the-globe-rooftop-urban-farm.html

Posted on May 5, 2012 at 10:50am

Science fiction in your garden (or car shed as a mater of fact)

The Jetson's has arrived...

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/omega-hydroponic-vertical-garden.php

Posted on January 29, 2011 at 9:48pm

www.homegrownmarket.co.nz/

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At 4:16pm on September 3, 2012, Bridge Scully said…: Hi laine.i culdnt add a comment to your post re preserving books but I know of one
Goodie.its called "preserving food without freezing or canning" and
Its by The Gardeners and farmers of Terre Vivante. Cheers

At 9:23pm on January 26, 2012, Megan said…: thank you very much, my goodies have arrived!

At 3:58pm on December 20, 2011, Megan said…: hello Laine, a kefir and/or sourdough culture would be most welcome :) but really not necessary!

At 11:20pm on March 8, 2011, Pete Russell said…: Hey Laine. Yes it did interest me.

Cool ideas. Thanks for forwarding it on. Apologies for the delayed response.

At 9:31am on February 3, 2011, Jane Maarie said…: Thanks for the welcome laine. Cheers J.

At 4:18pm on January 19, 2011, Maree said…: Thank you for the welcome Laine.

After years of 'dreaming' of this way of life, it's now reality. Every moment is so full of purpose and our gorgeous remote property feeds my soul.

I look forward to learning & hearing more about other peeps in their paradise, on this site.

cheers and happy gardening

maree

At 4:15pm on January 12, 2011, Daniel Andrews said…: scruffy feathers are you sure they are not going through a moult? Mine have gone off lay too i was thinking it is too hot at the moment. with the one who is lying without a shell i read somewhere that the other thing that makes them lay without shells is a disease egg drop syndrome or a localised infection in the shell gland.

Dont know how how long she has been like that but my book say that you could put her on her own but if shes not right after a week you will have to man up and cull her.

At 5:55pm on January 11, 2011, Daniel Andrews said…: have you tried crushing sea shells in fine grit / dust my shells are always strong also try looking out for patches of wandering jew tradescantia is a great green feed for the chooks

At 10:54am on November 20, 2010, James Samuel said…: These are the sorts of things that back up my understanding that the idea of self-sufficiency is outmoded (a throw back to the '60's) and that acknowledging our inter-dependence and the need to support one another within the context of largely autonomous, but inter-linked communities is the path forward, now that we have explored the drastic results of the manufactured and ultimately impossible ideas of excessive independence.

http://sustainabletraditions.com/2010/08/self-reliance-vs-self-sufficiency/
http://www.insurgentamerican.net/2007/05/18/self-sufficiency-community-vs-individual/
http://tribes.tribe.net/eco-pioneers/thread/078159e6-4bf3-4ac6-bf21-0d56738039b6

Matt Ridley - collaboration breeds innovation - isolation does not.
http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_ridley_when_ideas_have_sex.html

Please quote me and these as much as you like Laine.

At 9:09am on November 20, 2010, jacee said…: hi Laine thanks for reading our profile...I think you are the only person to do so lol. Dont know Finn but we will work out the connection, we bought the property from wain and craig (2 super kool dudes) Kay was here 3 and a 1/2 years ago. Been itching to add to your self sufficiency group but just dont know where to start. thanks for the comment.

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