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 or mulch, and whether to prune them now or in summer.
I’ll show you how to prime them for the season ahead and set the scene for good health – get out ahead of pests, disease and poor vigour – its way easier and a lot more fun!
Coffee + tea + home baking for sale from 2.30.
Talk starts at 3.
Hey Kath, how about making a podcast of your talks for all us folks over the ditch in Australia who are loyal followers & coffee buyers?
Hope to hear on this
Cheers Deborah
Hey Deborah,
Cool idea – though I don’t have the kit to make a podcast of my talk (or the technical skills!), but I’ll see what I can do.
K x
Hi Kath,
Thanks so much for sharing your fruit tree knowledge with us yesterday. So inspired to get going in the orchard and implementing a healthier system.
Thanks again and all the best.
Sharon and Eddie de Heer
( deer scariers)
Thanks Sharon – lovely to meet you guys and all the best with the deer – so tricky (and expensive😢)
Hi Kath,
I really, really enjoyed your talk on Sunday. Unfortunately I could not stay to ask my questions. Just wondering if you can answer a couple I have. First, just wondering what soil you use to propagate seeds? Second, how close can you plant fruit trees? and can I sneak in a third? I was wondering about a book launch you mentioned, was it 28th September? Will you be giving a talk like Sunday?
Cheers,
Vorrei
Hi Vorrei,
Yes seed raising mix is tricky here’s my recipe and thoughts https://www.ediblebackyard.co.nz/homemade-seed-raising-potting-mix/.
Here’s how I space my fruit trees https://www.ediblebackyard.co.nz/how-to-space-your-fruit-trees/
And I’m just working out the details of the 28th ☺️ All will be in my next newsletter.
K x