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WANTED: Your stories

Submitted by James Samuel on 10 March 2010 - 5:43pm

Hi everyone,

I'm on a mission, and I know it's late, so I apologise in advance for being so audacious as to ask for something on 5 days notice, but here goes... What I am looking for....

Your stories

Between 200 and 600 words, with the basic framework being that it tells the story of the project and the people behind it.

A focus on vision, targets and past milestones would be great. The human side of the story helps other people identify with it, so dont be afraid of describing some of the stickiness of it, and any struggles.

Of course the positives are what will inspire others, so tell it like it is from your perspective, and why you believe in it, and speak to the possibilities that can come from it.

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INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING - Giverny Gardens, Waiheke Island

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 12:16pm
18 Sep 2010

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING: Sat & Sun 18th & 19th September. Tutors: Franklin Beekeeping Club. Cost: $220.00. Back by popular demand this two day course covers everything you need to know to get started with beekeeping. Ph: 09 372-2200 or Email: info@giverny.co.nz for more information

Location / Venue: 
GIVERNY GARDENS, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island
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PRUNING & GRAFTING - Giverny Gardens, Waiheke Island

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 12:12pm
10 Jul 2010

PRUNING & GRAFTING: Saturday 10th July 10am-2pm Tutor: Ken Clark. Cost: $160.00 This course covers pruning of a range of plants and trees at various gardens. Two part course, first part on 10th July covers pruning and maintenance, part two on Saturday 14 August will be a demonstration of grafting and participants get to complete their own grafts. Ph: 09 372-2200 or Email: info@giverny.co.nz for more information.

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OLIVE TREE PRUNING - Giverny Gardens, Waiheke Island

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 12:06pm
26 Jun 2010 01:00
26 Jun 2010 03:00

OLIVE TREE PRUNING: Saturday 26 June 1pm - 3pm at Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island. Tutor: Ken Clark. Cost: $45.00. Come and learn how to make your olive trees look beautiful with a master pruner. Ph: 09 372-2200 or Email: info@giverny.co.nz for more information

Location / Venue: 
Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island.
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PLANT PROPOGATION - GIVERNY GARDENS, WAIHEKE ISLAND

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 11:58am
9 May 2010 00:00

PLANT PROPAGATION: Sunday 9th May 1pm-3pm at Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island. Tutor: Ken Clark. Cost: 45.00. Learn to take cuttings and propagate a variety of plant material. Ph: 09 372-2200 or Email: info@giverny.co.nz for more information.

Location / Venue: 
Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island.
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COOKING NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD - GIVERNY GARDENS, WAIHEKE ISLAND

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 11:52am
2 May 2010 10:00
2 May 2010 10:00

COOKING NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD: Sunday 2nd May 10am - 4pm at Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island. Tutor: Sarah la Touche. Cost: $120.00. Course includes stock/broth preparation, fermented foods, how to make seeds, grains and vegetables more digestible and nutritious, yogurt and paneer making, and sprouting. The principles of cooking with whole foods and herbs along with their therapeutic values will be covered. Sarah la Touche is a well known food writer and has authored three cook books.

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Location / Venue: 
Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island
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PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE - GIVERNY GARDENS, WAIHEKE ISLAND

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 11:46am
30 Apr 2010 00:00
16 May 2010 00:00

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE: Friday 30th April - Sunday 16th May. Tutors: Jo Pearsall and Bryan Innes. Jo Pearsall and Bryan Innes are experienced permaculture teachers, members of PINZ and creators of the Ecoshow - they have been practising and teaching permaculture for many years. The course covers sustainable living systems for a wide variety of landscapes and climates and has 5 key components: ETHICS: care of the earth, care of people, limits to consumption/share the surplus.

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Location / Venue: 
Waiheke Island, Auckland
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GARDEN HERBAL

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 11:33am
24 Apr 2010 10:00
24 Apr 2010 10:00

GARDEN HERBAL: Saturday 24th April 10am-4pm at Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island. Tutor: Jill Mulvaney, cost $110.00. Learn all about herbs and weeds in your garden, their properties and how to make your own medicines including essences, tinctures and creams. You will get to take away some of your own preparations. Ph: 09 372-2200 or email: info@giverny.co.nz for more information.

Location / Venue: 
Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island
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Keeping Chickens

Submitted by Gabrielle Young on 10 March 2010 - 11:28am
17 Apr 2010 01:00
17 Apr 2010 03:00

KEEPING CHICKENS - What a chicken needs to be happy and healthy, from housing and shelter to diet. Tutor: Dawn Perkins. Cost: $45.00 Saturday 17th April, 1pm - 3pm at Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island. Ph: 09 372-2200 or info@giverny.co.nz for more info.

Location / Venue: 
Giverny Gardens, 443 Seaview Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island.
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Good, resilience building news, from Chile

Submitted by James Samuel on 10 March 2010 - 8:16am

This just came in from Grifen Hope in Chile. Grifen is a permaculturalist and visionary who has been living there for quite a number of years now. The response to the situation there is exemplary and an inspiration for all of us as we prepare for uncertain futures. There are lots of practical things that are being requested here, and you just may find one of them fits with your knowledge base, contacts or resources. Please read on...

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