September In The Vegie Patch + Greenhouse
Septembers plate is refreshingly green: saladings, celery, parsley, leeks, cress, silverbeet, kale, nettle, broccoli shoots for Africa, the last of the cabbage and - joy oh joy the first of the peas and asparagus. … [Read More...]
September Fruit Tree To-do List
The story of your fruit harvest starts now - in the rising of the sap and the swelling of the buds. It's a tale told by the bees, as they go blossom to blossom; then taken up by a fruit that evades rats, possums, wind … [Read More...]
Spring Seed Raising with Setha
NZ heritage, open pollinated, organically raised seed is the best of the best! We’re so lucky in New Zealand, to have Setha and Roddy at Setha’s Seeds, doing the hard yards to provide us with high quality veggie, herb … [Read More...]
Grab A Copy Of My New Book – Homegrown Fruit: A Practical Guide!
It's been 3 years in the making, and Jason and I are so proud! Were super excited to get this useful, practical info out there. To get a signed copy of our book, hot of the press - join me at Firebird cafe, Levin, or … [Read More...]
The Abundant Vegie Patch Talk
Saturday 13th September @10-11.30 Ocean Road Community Centre, Paraparaumu beach$30.00 Come along and learn my tried and true, simple, practical steps to a naturally healthy vegie garden. Where every crop from salads … [Read More...]
The Healthy Soil Project #4: Chop and Drop
Chop and drop is exactly as it sounds - to chop a plant or tree, and drop the trimmings back on the ground. When the tops are cut the roots slough off adding carbon, organic matter and boosting soil biology. Short roots … [Read More...]
