January 13, 2019
“When all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life”. (The World Food Summit of 1996) […]
January 7, 2019
The Rugosa Rose is one of the easiest roses to grow and in a wide variety of conditions. With its beautifully scented magenta blooms and large rose-hips it […]
December 31, 2018
As the new year approaches, we reflect on the year that has past and look forward to the year to come. In our fast-paced world, it is easy to lose sight of who […]
December 15, 2018
One of the realities of farming any form of livestock is that, as our old neighbor used to say, ‘where there’s livestock, there’s dead stock.’ The difference between our thoughts on this topic […]
December 13, 2018
The Globe Artichoke is a stunning perennial suitable for both the edible and ornamental garden. It’s large grey-green leaves add an architectural element to the garden […]
December 2, 2018
Drive down most rural roads and you will see naturalized fruit and nut trees along the roadsides and fence lines. These are scattered here and there […]
November 5, 2018
Tilia × europaea The Common Linden or Lime is a large, broad, cold hardy deciduous tree, able to reach heights of 35m or more. With its deep spreading root system, it is a robust plant well […]
October 26, 2018
Of the over 700 species of Acacia native to Australia only a small number were introduced to New Zealand in the mid 1800’s. Fodder Farm have three of […]
October 14, 2018
Morus nigra – Black Mulberry Morus alba, – White Mulberry The Mulberry is a deciduous tree reaching up to 10m, but they can be coppiced or pollarded, every 1 – 4 years, to control size […]