"I have previously found the combination of a machete (very satisfying!!) and digging out the base to work well. It's hard work, but much less daunting once it is macheted down to size.
On a commercial scale I have used the machete…"
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"Hiya, I know of some very old pear trees in Lyttelton, and could check with the landowner to see whether she would be happy to have material taken. Bud burst is possibly not too far away on some things, unfortunately..."
Bella & Turoa Chadwick commented on Serra Kilduff's blog post Seeking the next project..."Hello Serra, my name is Bella and we are about to setup after (3 years researching) a Aquaponics trial/test program over 1-2yrs. Initially collecting various data for vegetables, fruit, flowers and hopefully native trees? Personally we have poured…"
Janine Williams replied to Serra Kilduff's discussion ownership vs longterm lease- thoughts? in the group Becoming More Self Reliant - The Dream"Hi Serra
I would agree with Karen. You might find someone with a granny flat you could live in in exchange for helping with whatever the older couple are growing, and helping with weeding, picking, pruning, mowing etc. It might be…"
"Oh, and forgot to say. My cv and references are available if required."
"Cheers! Thanks for the link!"
djm replied to Serra Kilduff's discussion ownership vs longterm lease- thoughts? in the group Becoming More Self Reliant - The Dream"Hi Serra
As you're in Lyttelton, you might get some ideas/inspiration from going to this talk at the Naval Point Club next week.
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"Thanks for your reply Donna- it is great to know that there are people out there doing it!"
"Your impressions are probably correct- there is a distinct lack of knowledge about PVR- the nursery growers are pretty good, but they don't pass that along. It doesn't help that there are three of us doing this job in the country- we are…"
Hanna replied to Serra Kilduff's discussion Seeking exciting projects.... in the group Christchurch NZ"Hi Serra,
Thanks for that, that's by far the best explanation I've had! I got the impression nursery staff don't necessarily know what these terms mean any more than the average customer :-) I guess it's fair enough really,…"
Daring Donna replied to Serra Kilduff's discussion ownership vs longterm lease- thoughts? in the group Becoming More Self Reliant - The Dream"Hi Serra
It's a great time to be asking this question as things are about to change in the world economy. A huge number of people throughout NZ and the world I know are asking this question and coming up with some very cool ways to…"
Yvonne Symons replied to Serra Kilduff's discussion ownership vs longterm lease- thoughts? in the group Becoming More Self Reliant - The Dream"if you are wanting to rent what about an ex state house with land. There are still lots of them around and the land isn't being used. or you could try and buy the same. Or get permission to dug up any flower gardens where you are and but that…"
"Hiya :)
I'm in Lyttelton at the moment, and have been for the last three years, but have been pretty transient for most of my life.
If you look at my previous…"
Roxy Hart replied to Serra Kilduff's discussion ownership vs longterm lease- thoughts? in the group Becoming More Self Reliant - The Dream"Hi Ladies:)
Yay for us whos dreams are green!
Congratulations Kate, its wonderful that your dreams are flourishing must be the outcome of your trust.
Serra, where abouts in the country do you live? and is this where you want to lease? A native…"
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Seeking the next project...
Hi all Oooobyites
My name is Serra, and at this very moment I am sitting in an office in Christchurch, dreaming of what I could (Should!) be doing. Although currently office-bound workwise, my background is conservation science, ecological monitoring, and ecological restoration. I am experienced in native plant propagation, pest plant control, plant nursery management, and working with volunteers.
Do you have a project you are not sure where to start with? Do you need a…
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:01am — 3 Comments
thinking of spring...
My inaugrual post!!
I have just moved to a new house in a new town, on a new island! We have a front yard which faces north (good- this is the Southern Hemisphere) and which is almost completely bare apart from a small rosemary shrublet and some just emerging bulbs (Sparaxis, maybe? I'll keep you posted on that one). I am already planning what I am going to plant and where, and have been eying up the Zoodoo website (awesome people!!)
The weather has been very mild for August. People… Continue
I have just moved to a new house in a new town, on a new island! We have a front yard which faces north (good- this is the Southern Hemisphere) and which is almost completely bare apart from a small rosemary shrublet and some just emerging bulbs (Sparaxis, maybe? I'll keep you posted on that one). I am already planning what I am going to plant and where, and have been eying up the Zoodoo website (awesome people!!)
The weather has been very mild for August. People… Continue
Posted on August 11, 2009 at 4:45pm
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- At 3:40pm on July 8, 2010,
Andy Lloyd said… - Hi Serra, Yep im still keen to take it off your hands. is this weekend ok for you?
I will call / text you on friday to get the details.
Thanks
- At 10:44pm on December 22, 2009,
Rachel and Andrew Dixie said… - I got the spuds from Koanga :-) They are great, definitely our favourite and very easy to prepare as they just need washing (no peeling/scraping)
- At 11:40am on November 13, 2009,
Plingie said…
- I'd love some seed potatoes! I have a hueg tractor tyre that I'm filling with soil, would they grow in that? How much do you want for them? ALso, I'll weed your garden of chickweed ;)
- At 4:05pm on October 18, 2009,
- Hiya,
Thanks for the offer of chickweed! Can you let me know your address and number, and I'll give you a call next time I'm over your way?
Ta
- At 1:10am on August 12, 2009,
Pete Russell said… - Hello Serra. Welcome. Great to have you with us. Nice blog. If you pop an image on the top line of your blogs (less than 50kb) then I can feature them from time to time. Have fun oooobying!!
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