It was the first day of July after an early morning frost, the sun was shining brightly and there wasn’t a breath of wind. Sitting on the hilltop of an area just grazed by the cows, I took some time off to sit down and take in the spectacular view. As peaceful as it felt, everything around me exuded life… Continue reading Cowpats and Our Ecosystem
A study completed by 500 sheep and beef farmers has shown that the majority see the value and benefits of biodiversity, but more work is needed and more support given to these guardians of nature to reverse the ongoing decline of native bush. Continue reading Farming and Biodiversity in New Zealand
With over a hundred heritage fruit trees sheltering soft fruit bushes, wild root crops and culinary and medicinal herbs, and providing a framework for vine fruit, the garden is full of insects and birdlife. And food. Continue reading A Wild Forest Food Garden