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Keep it GROWING

Ki te hāmama popora te tangata e kore e mau te ika! He who yawns, catches no fish!

As we head into the cooler months, there couldn’t be a clearer warning of what can happen if we neglect our autumn māra tasks. So, while it’s tempting to wind down the edible beds at the end of summer, try sowing and growing all over again for months of bountiful harvest at a time when store-bought veges are commanding a premium price.

Starting all over again

The summer māra can be disappointing, especially if you’ve been away from home over the holidays and your edible beds have suffered from a lack of attention. But

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