Ever wondered what happens to a garden in winter? Come along to the Lincoln Community Garden to find out how to prepare your garden for the upcoming growing season. Pruning berry and fruit trees, preparing your strawberry patch — there’s a lot to do! Plus find out how you can get involved in your local […]
I am away for the weekend 30th September so I will be open the following weekend Saturday 7th October instead. So come and see me for trapping advice and free trap hire. The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. […]
A workshop on the key characteristics of soil, their importance, and how to maintain healthy garden soil. The soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, whether it is a lawn, a vegetable garden or a simple flower garden. Roger McLenaghen of Lincoln University will present the workshop at the Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. Roger […]
Come along and help us in the restoration and maintenance of the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. Working bees are the first Sunday of every month from 2.00 pm. Entry to the Reserve is on Boundary Road, Lincoln (opposite the High School). Contact mahoereserve@gmail.com for any further information. Please sign in and sign out.
Worm farming is a fun way to turn your organic waste, such as kitchen scraps, into rich fertiliser for your garden in the form of worm castings and worm tea. This workshop will be presented by Elizabeth Lovell, the Sustainability Educator at Selwyn District Council. Elizabeth says “Come and see how to create the best worm farm on […]
Compost is one of nature’s best mulches and soil additives, and you can use it instead of commercial fertilisers. Best of all, compost is cheap. You can make it without spending a cent. Compost in your garden improves its soil structure, texture, and aeration, and increases the soil’s water holding capacity. It’s also a great […]
Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire. The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap. The aim is to remove these predators […]
Join Us at the FREE Repair Café! Is your bicycle gathering dust in the garage? Do you have a toaster that's lost its spark? Don't toss them out just yet! We're excited to announce our Repair Café event at Te Ara Atea, where we're giving new life to your ageing or broken items.Our skilled volunteers […]
Come along and help us in the restoration and maintenance of the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln. Working bees are the first Sunday of every month from 2.00 pm. Entry to the Reserve is on Boundary Road, Lincoln (opposite the High School). Contact mahoereserve@gmail.com for any further information. Please sign in and sign out.
If you know next to nothing about growing vegetables, but would like to get started, this workshop is for you! It’s much cheaper to grow your own than to buy them! In just 90 minutes, Graham Burge and Errol Wood will take you through the basics of bed preparation, planting seeds and seedlings, and the […]
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.