Food
Posts about food related projects and activities at Grey Lynn 2030 over the years.
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…
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Community fruit tree planting day
Love Grey Lynn Park? Here is an opportunity to take part in a planting day to start a community orchard. This project was originally proposed by Grey Lynn 2030. Saturday 15 September 10am – midday Meet at the corner of Baildon Road and Schofield street This is a fun planting event for all ages and…
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 MoreHave your say on local priorities
Auckland’s 21 local boards have each prepared a draft local board plan that sets out local aspirations and priorities that will guide decisions local boards make over the next three years and beyond. Local board plans will feed into other key Auckland Council plans, such as the Auckland Plan and 2012-22 Long-term Plan. Grey Lynn…
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 MoreTalk on Alternatives to Fertilisers
Dear Friends, The Sustainable North Trust is hosting a talk on Wed, 8 July on other options to feed the soil and keep our food production system going despite the rapid fluctuations in the price of fertilisers and diesel that are currently plaguing our agricultural economy. The powerpoint presentation by Betsy Kettle and Alida Robey…
Read MoreAre you a n-ooooby to gardening?
Environmental Workshop Beginners guide to growing produce Learn how to swap and selling your produce Grey Lynn Community Centre 510 Richmond Rd Saturday 23rd May 10-11.30am 11.30-11.45am Q&A Admission is Koha (donation) Every participant walks away with individual seeds
Read MoreOlives – curing your own
Over the last few years many people have planted olive trees around Grey Lynn, Ponsonby and Westmere. The years have passed and now plenty of these trees are bearing fruit. Look around next time you go for a walk in the neighbourhood and you will see the fruit is ripening up nicely. It is now…
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