Planting the Seeds of Food Security Introduction: For many New Zealanders, the rising cost of fresh, healthy food is a major challenge. As the cost of living continues to increase, more and more people are finding it difficult to afford the fresh produce they need to maintain...
As a gardener, I'm excited to share some budget-friendly and healthy dinner recipes that you can make using your own homegrown produce. Growing your own food is not only fun and rewarding, but it can also save you money and ensure that you're eating healthy...
Timber greenhouses are an excellent investment for gardeners who want to extend their growing season and create a thriving environment for their plants. They offer natural insulation and durability, making them a great option for a variety of climates. While building a timber greenhouse from...
Welcome to our gardening blog posts! Gardening is a wonderful way to not only grow your own food, but also to improve your mental and physical health. In this post, we'll explore a variety of gardening topics, including developing healthier gardening habits, creating a garden plan...
Dealing with Pests and Diseases in Your Garden: Are you tired of pests and diseases ruining your garden? Don't let them get the best of you! In this blog post, we'll guide you through everything you need to know about dealing with these pesky garden invaders. 🐞...
Well what a wild couple of weeks it’s been with Cyclone Gabrielle launching a full on assault on the North Island. We’ve all seen the heart breaking destruction on the news and doing the rounds on social media. The Hawkes Bay was really hammered and...
The Benefits of Having a Timber Greenhouse Gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and grow your own fresh food. Having your own garden can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging to maintain.One way to make gardening...
To grow tomatoes, follow these steps: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Tomatoes need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive. Prepare the soil by adding compost or well-rotted manure to improve fertility and drainage. Plant seedlings or seeds in...
Because we love to grow our fruit and vegetables without any nasty pesticides, an eco friendly environment is also really important to us and so we imagine also important to other too! We find untreated Macrocarpa timber the best choice to build our Nutopia timber...