NEW ZEALAND TREE CROPS ASSOCIATION FRANKLIN BRANCH NEWSLETTER
In this edition...
Volume 35, Issue 4 - October, 2014
A Food Forest in Franklin?
Forthcoming events...
Saturday October 11th 1:30 pm “Ideas on what to do” at Graham and Jill Wheeler’s Saturday November 8th - “Food Foresting” a public presentation by James Samuel Sat 15 & Sun 16 November - “Franklin Hospice 2014 Garden Ramble Sunday December 7th 10 am - our Branch’s Christmas Do
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Welcome to New Members: Lisa Abernathy
Tara McFarlane
2014 Pruning Workshop...
Beyond Organics
Field day: Ideas on what to do...
Saturday 11th October 2014 1.30 pm
at Graham and Jill Wheeler’s 33 Needham Road Runicman. The topic for the day is “Ideas on what to do “. Graham is creating a Food Forest. He has bees, is developing a new veggie gardens and does woodworking.
Food Forests - an event for growers and home-
owners
Saturday 8th November 2014 at 1:30 pm at Pukekohe High School. $10 pp entry donation. We are hosting a 2-hour presentation by James Samuel of Food Forest NZ. He will show some of the recently released Permaculture Orchard film after describing the growing interest in more diverse and low input methods of food production. Food forests, or multilayered systems of mostly perennial plants, is means to achieve the goal of increasing yields while reducing labour and other inputs. The approach of intentionally increasing diversity, mimics the naturally occurring forest systems, and brings with it multiple benefits. Such multi-dimensional systems haves less need for fossil fuel and chemical inputs, we find ourselves producing healthy chemicalfree food that, if grown for commercial reasons, can command premium prices. Today the demand for organics is increasing year on year, so makes good business sense. James Samuel will show excerpts from a recent film called “Permaculture Orchard - Beyond Organic” featuring Stefan Sobkowiak, who will be visiting New Zealand in March next year. The ground-breaking film goes into great detail about the methodologies employed on Stefan’s Miracle Farm orchard, that was converted first to Organic production, then more recently underwent a total re-design. Following the talk there will be a visit to the Pukekohe High School orchard for an exploration of the pros and cons of converting it to a multi-layered system of mostly perennial plants. A contribution of $10 will be requested at the door, but rest-assured no one will be turned away. For more information please contact John Allen on 09-238 1357
Christmas Function
Sunday 7th December 2:30 pm at Pat and Sue Tetley’s property, 56 McMiken Rd, Waiau Pa. Bring a Christmas plate for a shared afternoon tea. Sue is a naturopath and has bees, avocados and herbal products plus a lovely garden to relax in.
Franklin Hospice 2014 Garden Ramble
Enjoying the grafting workshop
Are you able to volunteer to assist for one morning or afternoon (Nov 15th or 16th) at the 2014 Garden Ramble? If so, please call the contact number given on the Notice Board.