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Bernadine Bloemgarten
  • 53, Female
  • otaki kapiti
  • New Zealand
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Edible garden tour at Otaki

August 15, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm
Edible garden visits are back on the menu.At this time of the year most of the action is underground .However, there is still alot to see and learn any time of the year.This garden is also biodynamic , with ambitions for maximumfood production in a small garden.See More
Jul 23, 2010
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Bernadine Bloemgarten posted an event

Edible Garden Visit at Otaki

August 15, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm
Edible garden visits are back on the menu.Every month there will be a garden to see.Starting in Winter , when most of the action is underground.This is a relatively new food garden( One and a half years), using Biodynamic preparations to enliven the soil.All welcome.See More
Jul 22, 2010
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Bernadine Bloemgarten 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!
Feb 27, 2010
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Bernadine Bloemgarten 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
Feb 25, 2010
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Bernadine Bloemgarten posted an event

biodynamic prep 500 demo at otaki

May 17, 2009 from 2pm to 5pm
due to rain,which is not suitable for application of prep 500,todays event will be cancelled.Those interested in coming to my place to learn more about BD please phone me.
May 17, 2009
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Harvey Jones and Bernadine Bloemgarten are now friends
May 6, 2009
Harvey Jones left a comment for Bernadine Bloemgarten
"Hi Bernadine Great to see another BD prep activity happening. With pruning of various trees happening around the same time, have you considered combining some prep 500 with 508 (equisetum arvense), clay and cow manure for a tree paste to seal the…"
May 5, 2009
Bernadine Bloemgarten posted an event

Demonstration of Biodynamic prep 500 application at Otaki

May 17, 2009 from 2pm to 5pm
I will be demonstating the stirring and application of the biodynamic preparation 500 in my garden.This is one of the biodynamic practises done in the autumn and spring.Weather dependent i.e.calm and dry,i will begin the process 2pm May 17th.If conditions are not conducive i will have to do it next suitable day in the week which may not suit people.Sorry.Any querys please phone me.
May 4, 2009
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Bernadine Bloemgarten updated an event

Visit to Dragos' lifestyle property at 291 State Highway 1

May 16, 2009 from 2pm to 6pm
A visit to Dragos and Carmen Mihaila's property.From Bernadine 06 3647762"I have spoken with Dragos, and we have agreed that for this first visit a general look around, and a workshop another time.Dragos will be firing up the wood fired oven so we will all be invited to eat pizza later in the day. He suggests each of us bring some mozzarella cheese. Other toppings optional.Date: May 9thTime: 2pmAddress: 291 State Highway 1If it is wet it will be held the following day, Sunday 10th. Weather also…See More
May 4, 2009
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Bernadine Bloemgarten posted an event

Visit to Dragos' lifestyle property at 291 State Highway 1

May 9, 2009 from 2pm to 6pm
A visit to Dragos and Carmen Mihaila's property.From Bernadine 06 3647762"I have spoken with Dragos, and we have agreed that for this first visit a general look around, and a workshop another time.Dragos will be firing up the wood fired oven so we will all be invited to eat pizza later in the day. He suggests each of us bring some mozzarella cheese. Other toppings optional.Date: May 9thTime: 2pmAddress: 291 State Highway 1If it is wet it will be held the following day, Sunday 10th. Weather also…See More
Apr 29, 2009
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Bernadine Bloemgarten is now a member of New Zealand Transition Initiatives Social Network
Apr 29, 2009
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At 23:07 on May 5, 2009, Harvey Jones said…
Hi Bernadine
Great to see another BD prep activity happening.
With pruning of various trees happening around the same time, have you considered combining some prep 500 with 508 (equisetum arvense), clay and cow manure for a tree paste to seal the pruning cuts? It works a treat and also repairs insect damage of many types. Drying the clay first and then and powdering it seems to work the best for a good sticky consistency. Usually a bucket of the tree paste is more than enough for a normal garden. Scars and cuts first, but I do the complete tree trunk where possible. Good for lichen on fruit trees too. Also possum claw marks, slaters etc

I have some equisetum if required, which is normally used as a natural fungicide by boiling up a tea and then draining off the liquid next day. I find it keeps too and can be sprayed with effect at dilutions up to D4 or D5. Great for tomatos, potatoes and many others.
 
 
 

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