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Andrew Shepherd joined Grant Steven [Zen Farmer]'s group
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Organoponico Raised Bed Gardening

This group will focus on the Organoponico Method of Raised Bed Gardening developed in Cuba, but will learn about all methods of RBG from around the world. The moderator of this group is Grant Steven who created Kiwi Organoponico.See More
Jul 31, 2011
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Andrew Shepherd left a comment for Belinda
"Hi Belinda, Thanks, I'd be really interested in seeing the strawbale house. At the moment I'm only getting over to Gladstone every 2-3 weekends for a day of planting. Thinking about this Sunday, depending on weather and dependants. Andrew"
Jul 28, 2011
Belinda left a comment for Andrew Shepherd
"Hi Andrew Welcome and get in touch as I have a friend who has a strawbale house (in Gladstone). Belinda"
Jul 28, 2011
Andrew Shepherd commented on Deb Butterfield's group Forest Gardening
"Okay. Well, similar goals. But maybe not so far advanced. Pretty much bare land - overgrown grass, in Gladstone. Very dry in summer. Planting fruit trees at the moment, with aim of having about 1/4 acre of fruit trees in the end supported with…"
Jul 21, 2011
Andrew Shepherd commented on Deb Butterfield's group Forest Gardening
"So we're not just talking about an orchard gone wild? Native only? I don't think my little bit of land will ever support a forest, probably more scrub-like, but definitely interested in edible."
Jul 21, 2011
Andrew Shepherd joined Deb Butterfield's group
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Forest Gardening

I am interested in having a group for people who either are in the process of growing an edible food forest or are interested in this.
Jul 21, 2011
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Andrew Shepherd updated their profile
Jun 11, 2011
Andrew Shepherd joined Natalie's group
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Food Growing.

Questions, answers, discussions on how to grow your own food. What grows where, what does not, when to plant..... We welcome people just getting started and season pro's to get us all growing!
Jun 11, 2011
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Andrew Shepherd joined Richard Lee's group
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Community Supported Agriculture Investigation Group

Considering NZ imports the majority of its staple grains, such as wheat , rice etc, I am interested in looking into the viability of using the CSA model to help increase the production of these and other carbohydrate crops with the domestic market.See More
Jun 11, 2011
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Andrew Shepherd added a discussion to the group wairarapa
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Purpose

Hi Cheri,When you set up this group, what were you hoping to create? Personally, as I'm sort of new to growing my own food I'm interested in ideas, support and guidance, particularly around heritage crops and regnerating native plants.I'm also interested in anyone who is or has built either straw bale or yurt houses.Cheers,AndrewSee More
Jun 11, 2011
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Andrew Shepherd joined Cheri Lewthwaite's group
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wairarapa

Jun 11, 2011
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Andrew Shepherd updated their profile photo
Jun 11, 2011
Andrew Shepherd is now a member of New Zealand Transition Initiatives Social Network
Jun 10, 2011
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Profile Information

I found out about Transition Towns...
When I was browsing the net
In the context of Transition Towns my interests / passions are:
Sustainable living, setting up and making the transition to living on a small farmlet
What are you happy to share about yourself:
Main goal is to live with a luxurious minimum. Building a small beautiful home (yurt and straw bale), growing enough food, regenarating native scrub (maybe I'll live long enough to see it become bush) to support bees and birds, creating no waste.
Where do you live (City or Town):
Pukerua Bay and Gladstone
Do you belong to a Transition initiative in New Zealand?
I would like to be put in touch with one

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At 21:36 on July 28, 2011, Belinda said…

Hi Andrew

Welcome and get in touch as I have a friend who has a strawbale house (in Gladstone).

Belinda

 
 
 

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