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Herbal Wisdom 03-09-2024 Food Forest( 0:28:13)
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Today we will talk about Food Forests.
What is a Food Forest, what does it consist of, why is it important, and the ecosystem functions and benefits?
When assessing your Food Forest site, consider what to consider before getting your hands dirty.
Designing your Food Forest from planning on paper to choosing the plant you want and need.
Published: 4/09/2024 10:15:00 a.m.
Herbal Wisdom 23-07-2024 Pounamu Skelton( 0:28:43)
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Martian has guest Pounamu Skelton to talk about how Wintertime in the garden is a time to rest and Paunga. Titoki is the tree of interest, they talk about the historical uses and possibilities for the future. Pounamu also shares what you can expect in the future and her next steps.
Published: 24/07/2024 12:15:00 p.m.
Herbal Wisdom 09-07-2024 Garden in July, Oregano & A Bee Friendly Garden( 0:27:43)
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Today we will be talking a little about gardening in July and how to rejuvenate the soil. The herb of interest is oregano: what to do with it in the kitchen and how to use it in regards to its medicinal properties. In the last segment ‘A Bee Friendly Garden’ we will find out why, what and when it is important to care about our pollinators.
Published: 10/07/2024 3:30:00 p.m.
Herbal Wisdom 11-06-2024 Gardening in June, Thyme and How Bees are Over Winter in NZ( 0:27:6)
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Today we will be talking about gardening in June - prune, plant and pontificate. The herb of interest is thyme - what to do with it in the kitchen and how to use it in regards to its medicinal properties. In the last segment how bees overwinter in NZ, we will find a few interesting facts about the clustering of bees to regulate the temperature, ventilation and winter inspection.
Published: 12/06/2024 12:30:00 p.m.
Herbal Wisdom 28-05-2024 All About Pumpkin( 0:25:35)
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Today we will be talking about pumpkins: how to grow, harvest, cure and store them. Of course, we are going to mention the culinary and medicinal benefits of pumpkins with a few recipes.
Published: 29/05/2024 3:00:00 p.m.
Herbal Wisdom 14-05-2024 All About Garlic( 0:25:45)
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Today we will be talking about garlic, how to plant it and how to deal with garlic rust - a big problem garlic growers are facing. Of course, we are going to mention the culinary and medicinal benefits of garlic with a few recipes.
Published: 15/05/2024 1:00:00 p.m.
Herbal Wisdom 30-04-2024 Companion Planting, Rosemary, and Structure of the Bee Colony( 0:23:56)
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Talking Companion Planting and its benefits for pest control, pollination, maximizing space, and increasing crop productivity.
Rosemary: what to do with it in the kitchen and how to use it in regards to its medicinal properties.
Structure of the Bee Colony - interesting facts about decision-making in the hive, swarming and adapting to circumstances.
Published: 1/05/2024 10:02:00 a.m.