Food
Indian Cooking Classes at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market
Great news! Two series of Indian Vegetarian Cooking Classes coming up with two fantastic Indian chefs. Indian Vegetarian Cooking with Varsha Belwalkar The first series of classes will take place in August, with Indian chef Varsha Belwalkar. She will be focusing on quick, easy, healthy meals. Especially for this season are Hot / Warm Tomato…
Read MoreOrganic produce at the Grey Lynn Farmers Market
There was an article in the Weekend Herald recently regarding mislabled organic produce. At the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market, Tikapa Moana’s orchard and Heirloom Organix (seedlings) are certified organic by BioGro NZ. All Good Bananas are certified Fairtrade New Zealand, which bans many harmful chemicals and ensures higher wages for workers. Fresh Gardens and Earthly…
Read MoreInaugural vegetable growing competition
Are you proud of your home grown veges? Ponsonby News has launched its inaugural vegetable competition to be held at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, home of the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market on Sunday 19 February. Yates Garden Guide suggests some vegetable varieties which will be ready for harvest in February includes: beans, beetroot, brocolli, cabbage, carrots, courgettes, cucumber,…
Read MoreHow to Grow Microgreens
How to Grow Microgreens, Natures Own Superfood by Grey Lynner and Grey Lynn Farmers market member, Fionna Hill will be launched at boutique garden store Tully & Gardener, 139 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, on Saturday 21st August between 10 AM and 4 PM. No space for home-grown food? Think again. Microgreens can be grown on…
Read MoreGrey Lynn Farmers Market Update
Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market After a great start last Sunday, Grey Lynn Farmers Market will take place again this Sunday, 13th September at the slightly earlier start time of 8am and run until 12 noon at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road. Please remember to bring cash, bring a bag and walk, skip…
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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