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Eco-Friendly Water Bottles

Glass Drink Bottles Bpa Free – In a world where recently concerns have come to light over the chemicals leached by plastic bottles into our …

Courses in Organic Horticulture – Fairfield House, Nelson

August 23, 2011

This course in Organic Horticulture covers level 3 Organics and level 4 Applied Organics, runs for 8 months beginning end of August, 9.30 – 3.00 daily at Fairfield House, Nelson.

Victory Community Garden – Nelson

Part of the Victory Community Centre, the community garden is in the back corner of the Victory Primary School campus, near the Victory Village Learning Centre buildings. There is a waharoa (Maori word for gateway) at the entrance carved by Mark Davis and a team of volunteers.

Nelson Seed Savers

Sow grow and save for a sustainable future “Seeds are a part of our heritage, and a connection with the food that we eat. Seeds were an original form of exchange and barter between peoples over the past centuries. This exchange allowed for communication between local populations and for a …

The Little Pig Building Company – Nelson

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The Little Pig Building Co has been building environmentally friendly homes and business premises since 1992. We have a wealth of experience and expertise to help you make your dream home a reality. The Little Pig Building Company can also act as consultants on your home, working with your …

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Christchurch Farmers’ Market

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Riccarton House and Bush Grounds, 16 Kahu Road, Riccarton, Christchurch Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm all year round Set in the stunning grounds of Riccarton House and Bush, the Farmers’ Market runs every Saturday from 9am until 1pm all year round. With the best of Canterbury’s produce …

Seed Savers Aotearoa New Zealand

Seed Savers Aotearoa New Zealand (SSANZ) facilitates the sharing of information and resources between regional seed saving groups. SeedSavers.org.nz

New Zealand BioGrains Ltd – Ashburton

We supply and process organically grown grains, flours, pulses, nuts, stock food and other organic products to clients all over New Zealand. Our goods are …

University of Canterbury Community Gardens

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The Community Gardens here on campus aim to be creative and relaxing places on the University campus – a time and space out from work or study. Anyone is free to wander through the gardens and for those wanting to get more involved, come along to one of the regular gardening times at eithe …

Soap Shakers

This business is no longer operating. Soap Shakers are ideal for dish-washing, laundry and bathroom use. Just load up with natural soap or soap scraps …

Freedom Fruit Gardens

Freedom Fruit Gardens is the work of artist A.D.Schierning, it is a project that aims to plant edible gardens throughout New Zealand. Creating increased accessibility to the simple pleasure of harvesting and eating fruit straight from the tree. When given an apple you can eat an apple, whe …

Paeroa Farmers’ Market

This market is no longer operating.   See instead the Paeroa ‘n’ Waihi Car Boot Sales