Grow Your Own Northland

Grow Your Own Northland Confident constructors of sustainable, locally-made products, from raised planters to chicken coops, shade houses, to animal dwellings and sheds.
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Every piece is customizable, scaffolding a natural design, ready to support your self-sufficent journey 💚

06/08/2026

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Nothing like a gentle reminder 😅We have a few of these little stashes strategically placed around the house, all in prep...
05/08/2026

Nothing like a gentle reminder 😅

We have a few of these little stashes strategically placed around the house, all in preparation for planting.

Don’t get me wrong, you win some and you lose some when it comes to gardening. Some sprout beautifully, others don’t quite make it. But that’s all part of the journey.

These little potato shoots are a reminder that with a bit of patience, care, and the right timing, new life is always ready to begin. đŸ„”

For us this is the “behind the scenes” of growing kai. 💚💛💚


There's something incredibly satisfying about walking outside and seeing your lemon tree loaded with fruit. This season ...
04/08/2026

There's something incredibly satisfying about walking outside and seeing your lemon tree loaded with fruit. This season has been one of pure abundance, and our tree is definitely showing off.

FYI one healthy lemon tree can produce far more than a family can use, which is why they're one of the best investments for any home garden. Fresh lemons for baking, preserving, drinks, cleaning, or sharing with whānau and neighbours.

If you've been thinking about growing your own food, start with the trees that keep on giving. A lemon tree doesn't just produce fruit, it brings a little bit of abundance to your backyard year after year.

What do you make with your homegrown lemons?

Who knew one little parsley plant could become an absolute jungle? 😅This all started from a single plant, and now it's h...
03/08/2026

Who knew one little parsley plant could become an absolute jungle? 😅

This all started from a single plant, and now it's happily taking over an entire 900mm x 900mm planter. If you've ever wondered whether parsley is worth growing... I'd say that's a pretty convincing yes!

Did you know parsley is traditionally known as a natural diuretic? That means it may help your body get rid of excess fluid. It's also packed with vitamins A, C and K, contains antioxidants, supports healthy bones, contributes to normal immune function, and is a great way to add fresh flavour to your meals straight from the garden.

P.S. I'm not a doctor, just an inquisitive grower who loves learning about the plants we grow. Always do your own research, check with your healthcare provider before using herbs medicinally, and start slowly. You don't want to end up with dry lips! 👌

What's one plant in your garden that completely surprised you with how much it produced?

Tis the season to be jolly
 not because it’s Christmas, but because we’ve finally had some much needed time to slow down...
02/08/2026

Tis the season to be jolly
 not because it’s Christmas, but because we’ve finally had some much needed time to slow down, get creative, and whip up some quick planters for our whare.

Nothing more satisfying then creating spaces to grow kai, and watching something you’ve nurtured become part of your everyday life.

Here’s a quick snap of our blueberry trees freshly transplanted into their new planters. We were gifted these from a good friend ❀

A few cool facts about blueberries:

● Blueberries are packed with antioxidants that help protect plants and people alike.
●They thrive in acidic soil and love a spot with plenty of sunlight.
●A healthy blueberry bush can produce fruit for many years when cared for well.
●Blueberries grow beautifully in containers, making them perfect for smaller spaces, patios, and home gardens.

With the right care, these little trees can provide a steady harvest season after season. For us as always its about the small steps, big harvests. There’s nothing quite like growing your own. 💚💛💚

Most of our sections are still covered in lawn that needs mowing, watering, and gives nothing back.Even a small corner c...
12/02/2026

Most of our sections are still covered in lawn that needs mowing, watering, and gives nothing back.

Even a small corner can grow kai, herbs, or rongoā when it’s set up properly. When space is defined, intention follows, and food actually gets grown.

You don’t need more land.
You just need to use what you already have.

Gone are the days of prepping and saving spices in jars on the shelf. This time of year, just before Christmas, you walk...
10/02/2026

Gone are the days of prepping and saving spices in jars on the shelf. This time of year, just before Christmas, you walk into the supermarket thinking you’ll quickly grab a little packet of mixed herbs, and somehow it turns into a mission. Shelves half empty, staff restocking in a rush, trolleys lined up, and that one thing you actually came in for feels like it’s playing hide and seek. And when you finally find it, it’s another little extra on the receipt that makes you pause and think, how did something so small become another expense?

Do you know how easy it actually is though?

It starts long before the rush. In the warmer months, plant a few basics in a corner of the garden or in pots, rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, basil. Let them grow, trim them as you cook, and when they’re thriving, cut a handful, tie them with string, and hang them somewhere dry. Once they’re crisp, crumble them into a jar, label it, and that’s your mixed herbs ready for the year. No queues, no last minute panic, no extra cost, just something you prepared with your own hands, sitting there waiting when Christmas rolls around.

Sometimes the simplest things bring back a bit of calm in the middle of all the rush.

We say we’ll start a garden when we have more time, more money, more space, more knowledge.But most gardens don’t begin ...
09/02/2026

We say we’ll start a garden when we have more time, more money, more space, more knowledge.

But most gardens don’t begin with perfect conditions, they begin with a moment of “I’ll just try.”

One pot on the porch. Or even a pack of paper cups. One seed in a recycled container. One cutting from a friend. One patch of soil turned over with bare hands.

The biggest barrier isn’t the weather, the season, or the cost, it’s the story we tell ourselves about not being ready yet.

You don’t need a full plan to grow something. You just need a place to begin.

What’s one small step you could take this week.

Starting a garden doesn’t begin with a shovel, it starts with a thought.Design it on paper first. Even if it’s rough, ev...
07/02/2026

Starting a garden doesn’t begin with a shovel, it starts with a thought.

Design it on paper first. Even if it’s rough, even if you have to draw it. Sketch out what you already have and notice how much unused space sits there quietly, spare lawn doing nothing when it could be feeding your whānau.

Prepare the space with intention. Watch the sun, notice the shade, feel where the wind comes through. Some areas are perfect for leafy greens, others need shelter, others love full light. Let the land tell you what will thrive where.

Then plant it. Not everything at once, not in a rush. Look at the season you’re growing in, what actually grows well in your rohe, and most importantly what your whānau will eat. There’s no point growing food that never makes it to the plate.

Gardening doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. It just has to start. One bed, one plan, one season at a time.

07/02/2026

Getting ready to sow your kākano in Te Tai Tokerau feels different. The days are still warm, the soil is holding heat, and you can feel the shift coming if you slow down long enough to notice it.

This is the time we start checking the ground, turning compost, saving seed, and thinking ahead. Not rushing, just preparing. Seed trays washed, soil mixed, space cleared. Small steps that make a big difference later.

In Northland right now many of us are planting silverbeet, spinach, lettuce, spring onions, carrots, beetroot, radish, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, peas, and herbs like coriander and parsley. In warmer pockets, early kƫmara slips are being watched closely, not planted yet, just nurtured. Garlic prep is happening, onions are being planned, and cover crops are being considered to rest the soil.

Every seed is a promise. A reminder that food doesn’t start in a shop, it starts with intention, timing, and care. Whether it’s saved seed, gifted seed, or something you picked up locally, sowing kākano is an act of hope.

What are you planting in your māra this season here in Northland?

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