Monthly Archives: March 2018

An evening with Barack Obama

Posted on March 24, 2018 by IanT

From Stuff.co.nz Published 23:15 22/03/2018 Good to see feijoa hitiing the high life!! Also from Dominion Post Politics One of the most kiwi dishes on the menu for an evening with Barack Obama was served up for dessert: a baby … Continue reading →

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Feijoa trees already in bloom in Taranaki

Posted on March 23, 2018 by IanT

From Stuff.co.nz Published 14:50 21/03/2018 The warm summer has led to a number of good things, and you can now add early feijoas to the list. … New Plymouth woman Melissa Beasley said the two feijoa trees at her Westown … Continue reading →

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Tots in Tune with the Enviroment

Posted on March 19, 2018 by IanT

Another fantastic venture with children – and in which feijoa feature! They may be just three or four years old, but the children of Katikati Kindergarten are helping to feed their local community and learning to protect and enhance their … Continue reading →

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‘I don’t believe we’ll be here next year’ – Feijoa grower talks of devastating disease hitting his Northland crops

Posted on March 16, 2018 by IanT

Anthracnose disease is rife in all but two of Kerikeri’s 20 orchards.  This link takes you to the TV1 news item, after a visit to Northland orchards Source: 1 NEWS Full news item

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Moist, dense and amazing – Feijoa Cake

Posted on March 11, 2018 by IanT

We love feijoas too — but? From Radio Live Published 14:48 10/03/2018   I’d almost plan my wedding day around feijoa season, so I could have this as my wedding cake. … It’s my mum’s recipe, and she freezes feijoa … Continue reading →

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Call for HortNZ Director Nominations

Posted on March 9, 2018 by IanT

HortNZ is calling for nominations for Directors • Mike Smith is re-standing and John Cook is standing down • Nominations are needed by 10 April • Nomination form attached For more infomation – go to the HortNZ website

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Ministry lifts ‘failed’ myrtle rust controls

Posted on March 3, 2018 by IanT

From Radio New Zealand Published 07:07 28/02/2018 Myrtle Rust is a fungal disease that attacks plants such as pōhutukawa, rātā, mānuka, and others, and also includes feijoa in the range of host plants. The Ministry for Primary Industries admits measures … Continue reading →

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Small grants for little green fingers

Posted on March 3, 2018 by IanT

Another great “in-schools” initiative – Budding junior gardeners could get a funding boost in future, thanks to a new small grants scheme for schools and preschools from Matakana Community Garden. The group has been given some money by an anonymous … Continue reading →

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Myrtle rust found on conservation land

Posted on March 2, 2018 by IanT

From Newshub Published 20:38 28/02/2018 Myrtle rust is showing no signs of letting up on its spread across the country. Photos of Ramarama from Taranaki’s Mount Messenger show the latest infestation – it’s the first recorded on conservation land. “Myrtle … Continue reading →

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