Weed control for ecological restoration - chemical-free
Are you looking to restore or create a harmonious wild native environment, without using chemicals?
From small suburban gardens to large forest and streamside areas, I use a chemical-free methodology of restorative weed management based on careful identification of plants, ecological assessment of landform, fauna, soil, and water flow, and 35 years of observation and experience.
Watch beauty emerge from an eyesore, through knowledgeable hand weeding, converting weed plant material to free compost, forming fertile seed beds and low-impact paths for the natural generation and protection of diverse healthy native plant communities.
For home service or tuition, ph Jenny, North Shore Wilds
021 485 994 jenny@playtomusic.co.nz
References available
Image 1 - before weeding; Image 2 - a similar site about 50m upstream, after a period of sustained handweeding from 1997-2001?, with a follow up in 2019; Image 3 - kereru feeding on kawakawa fruit, beside a suburban home (behind the camera) on a tiny in-fill section.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.4% Yes
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29.2% No
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3.4% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24.2% Yes
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75.1% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.