"Yes Rebs is looking at sourcing organic potatoes, carrots and kumera from Chantals in Hawkes Bay to supply a range of organic veges both to Rebs Members and the public at the River Traders Market. At this stage it is a proposal and we…"
Ngaire Wallace's Groups
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Ooooby Growers
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Preserving Your Surplus
300 members
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Whanganui NZ
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Ngaire Wallace replied to Rachel Rose's discussion Bottling supplies in the group Preserving Your Surplus"Hi Rachel
I agree the labels are a pain to get off the jars. I soak the jars in a bucket overnight with hot water. I then use a small handled paring knife to scrape as much of the label off as possible. Then use a little elbow…"
Ngaire Wallace commented on Pete Russell's blog post Could You Be a Micro-Farmer?"Would be great to be able to have this in operation in Whanganui and sell produce through the Rebs Stall."
Ngaire Wallace replied to Shani Tan's discussion Apple Vinegar in the group Preserving Your Surplus"Hi Megan
No apples don't have to have pips removed - just put whole lot (minus blemishes) through the food processor.
Sorry have not counted how many bottles I get from this, it all depends on the size of the bottle.
I haven't tried out…"
Ngaire Wallace commented on Conscious Lisa's group Whanganui NZ"Hi Oakdale Organics - I belong to Rebs (River Exchange & Barter System), we have a stall at the local River Traders Market and have been ordering Kings Seeds for any members who would like to order some seeds. Am interested in seeing what your…"
Ngaire Wallace replied to Shani Tan's discussion Apple Vinegar in the group Preserving Your Surplus"Apple Cider Vinegar
3 Gallons good water (4.5 litres = 1 gallon)
Whizz/grate 7lb apple, skins and all (removing blemishes).
Put all into a food grade plastic bucket and cover with tea towel.
Stand 10 days, stirring twice daily with a wooden…"
Ngaire Wallace replied to Shani Tan's discussion Apple Vinegar in the group Preserving Your Surplus"Have a recipe for making Apple Cider Vinegar from scratch. It is a bit fiddly to begin with but once started it really does its own thing for 9 months before using."
Ngaire Wallace commented on Isabell Strange's group Preserving Your Surplus"Have a recipe for Apple Cider Vinegar - just email me on ikitara@xtra.co.nz and I can email you back with the recipe - a bit fiddly at the start but once done it more or less looks after itself and after a couple of months develops a…"
Ngaire Wallace joined Pete Russell's group
Ooooby Stall Growers
For those who can grow more than they can eat. You grow it, we buy it. Join up if you would like to supply Ooooby.See More
Ngaire Wallace joined Isabell Strange's group
Preserving Your Surplus
To share ways of preserving what you've grown such as bottling, freezing, dehydrating.See More
Ngaire Wallace commented on Conscious Lisa's group Whanganui NZ"Still growing - but mainly involved with River Exchange & Barter System (REBS), who have a stall at the River Traders Market every Saturday"
Lynda Coe left a comment for Ngaire Wallace"Hi Ngaire, I am Lynda Coe. Your garden looks wonderful, and I was wondering what you use to mulch it. Thanks."
Profile Information
- Suburb
- Wanganui East
- Post / Zip Code
- 4500
- I can offer
- Food from my garden
- Food Growing Skill Level
- Beginner
- I am interested in...
- Selling Local Grown Food, Bartering Local Food, Community Gardens, Learning, Preserving, Seed Savers, Swapping Food
- Tell us about your garden and what you're growing
- I have planted this year a Hawera Plum, Quince, Crab Apple, Monty's surprise Apple. Also have a great eating apple (name unknown as it was already here when arrived) Blackberry, Blackcurrant bushes.
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- At 11:32pm on December 10, 2009, Lynda Coe said…
- Hi Ngaire, I am Lynda Coe. Your garden looks wonderful, and I was wondering what you use to mulch it. Thanks.
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