Food
Parnell Farmers’ Market
ANZAC DAY, Saturday 25 April, the market will be open from 12 noon to 3pm Open every other Saturday from 8am to 12noon! While the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market is getting underway go along to the Parnell Farmers’ Market on Saturdays for a selection of fresh seasonal produce, brought to you by the producers themselves.…
Read MoreAs Autumn descends
This morning is feeling decidely autumnal. The feijoas are not far away, the kids are collecting acorns on the way to school, the leaves are starting to fall. Best of all the rain has come and there is no need for the nightly watering of the garden. Our lovely local church St Columba is having…
Read MoreOoooby – Out of our Own Backyard
While reading NZ Herald an article on Ooooby caught my eye. Ooooby stands for Out of our Own Backyard Ooooby is… – a movement of food growers and locavores with a common goal of food independence. – a place where you can learn from, connect and exchange with local growers and eaters. – a social…
Read MoreGreen Grannies
A few weeks ago on Radio NZ, Gareth Morgan spoke about that in a recession people like to ” run home to Mum” . I found this idea for Green Grannies on www.springwise.com and it struck a chord. Wouldn’t it be great to harness the skills of our older folk to get us through these…
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