Kia ora koutou, It's the time of year again when we can pass on the surplus from our modest nursery. Stop by this Saturday the 20th of December 10 - 1pm. This year we have a small selection of fruiting plants, plus a few herbaceous flowering perennials and grasses. Here's a list of the main [...]
Kia ora koutou, We are all sold out for the Open Day sessions tomorrow (Friday the 18th), but there are still 27 spaces remaining for the Saturday sessions (as of midday Thursday). If you know anyone who you think may enjoy a visit to George Street Orchard, please send them our way. If you're coming, [...]
Kia ora koutou. Join us this Saturday the 22nd of February 10am - 4pm for our Summer Open Day. February is a wonderful time to see the orchard - many of the fruits are still hanging, some of which will be available for tastings. We'll also have a few plants for sale, plus our favourite [...]
Saturday 14 Dec 9-12pm Entry via 6 Titan St It's very late notice, my apologies, but our nursery habit got out of control again! We have a wide selection of quality plants both edible and otherwise for sale this Saturday (and next if needed). Please note that although our nursery courtyard will be open, the [...]
Short notice I know but... January is a great time to see the orchard. Most tree fruits and many of the berries are still hanging. Choose from any of the 5 available sessions, starting on the hour beginning at midday. Each session is a 45 minute self-guided tour. We'll be here of course to chat and share ideas [...]
Shortly after we purchased our kiwifruit plants about 12 years ago, they became (almost) unavailable to home growers and we haven't seen them since. This was due to the spread of the PSA virus, see: https://kvh.org.nz/biosecurity/psa-v. All nurseries, both wholesale and retail, are now required to adhere to protocols to contain the spread. This has [...]
Many thanks to Guy Frederick for taking the time to interview and shoot for the March issue of NZ Gardener. Here's a link to the online version: https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/garden/127788445/city-fringe-benefits-a-home-orchard-in-central-dunedin #nodig #notill #urbanorchard #agroforestry
Join me (Rory) here in George Street Orchard for this comprehensive vegetable growing workshop. We will be demonstrating and teaching a no-till, permanent-bed, compost-as-mulch system. Sounds a bit wordy eh, but it’s really simple, allowing us to spend more time planting and harvesting and less time weeding. Beyond any particular method of garden establishment, no-till [...]
After cancellation last year due to Covid, the Wild Dunedin Festival is trying again and we are looking forward to hosting these tours as part of it. $5 entry, 12-4pm Saturday 24th and 1-4pm Sunday 25th. There will be a few plants for sale on the day. Please expect to park a few blocks away. [...]
I'm looking forward to assisting Jason Ross at this upcoming grafting workshop. Please email registrations to jason@habitate.co.nz. See you there!
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