Sun, 24 Aug, 2:30pm – 4:30pm @ Firebird Cafe, Levin Top of the fruit tree to-do-list at this time of year, is to check your fruit trees for health and vigour before they get going again in spring. With that knowledge in hand, you’ll be able to decide whether or not your trees need compost […]
The Healthy Soil Project #4: Chop and Drop
By Leave a Comment | LastUpdated August 1, 2025
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 not so much – that’s why you should let your lawn grow long! […]
August in the Vegie Patch + Greenhouse
By 49 Comments | LastUpdated August 1, 2025
The trick to a healthy, productive vegie patch is to keep momentum up – little and often is the way, even when its cold out! Get out there at least once a week to What to plant and sow in August SOW DIRECT SOW TRAY SOW DIRECT OR TRAY SOW TRANSPLANT Asparagus prep Prep your […]
August Fruit Tree to-do List
By 24 Comments | LastUpdated August 1, 2025
August is your last chance to check in on tree vigour! How well did each of you fruit trees grow last season? Read all about it here, and use the info to decide whether or not you need to apply compost and mulch. If there is one job you sort this winter, let it be […]
August in the Vegie Patch + Come Hear Me Talk Fruit Trees!
By Leave a Comment | LastUpdated August 1, 2025
On August the 24th I’m at Firebird cafe in Levin talking fruit trees. Specifically all the things you can be doing now to get out ahead of pests, disease and poor health – so much easier and way more fun! I’m giving you guys the heads up, you’ve first option on the tickets before I […]
My Three Fave Nurseries
By 2 Comments | LastUpdated July 1, 2025
Buy your fruit trees and companion plants from one of our small, owner operated, NZ nurseries. Tap into their experience, their range of unusual and heritage varieties, and score yourself tasty, trusty, reliable trees and plants. These passionate nursery women and men are doing important work keeping older varieties going – support them! Edible Garden […]
