Events
Grow On Katikati runs monthly events to help our members gain the knowledge and tools to achieve success, to meet like-minded others in our commUNITY, and to have some great fun along the way!
We run workshops every second month, and interspace those with other events like movie inspiration nights, social events, and fundraisers.
We like to keep it local and work with the expertise of those in our commUNITY wherever possible! Our tutors are a smart bunch who impart information with passion and a simplicity that all can understand.
Monthly Crop Swap &
Food Fiesta
On the first Saturday of every month at the Grow On Katikati Shed we host our monthly Crop Swap and Food Fiesta. Locals are encouraged to bring along any excess they have to share or swap with others. Some ides on what to bring:
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Excess fruit and veg
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Cut flowers and herbs
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Preserves and ferments
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Sourdough starters
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Kombucha scoby
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Garden tools
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Gardening magazines or books
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Garden stakes and ties
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Plant pots
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Preserving jars
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Seeds
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Bag compost
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Sheep or cow poos
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Anything garden or food-related
If you have something garden or food-related you would like to sell, stalls are available for $5 (BYO table). Click the button below to book a stall.
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Upcoming Events
March
Backyard Tour: Creating a Spiral Herb Garden
Date: Saturday 29 March,
9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Katikati (address will be given upon confirmation of booking)
We are thrilled to have Jenny Ager-Pratt host this workshop at her veritable 'Garden of Eatin' paradise. The herb spiral is an example of permaculture design. It is a great solution for planting more herbs when space is at a premium.
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April
Vine & Sign Night
Date: Friday 11th April 6.30 - 8.30pm
Where: Katikati Community Centre
Details: Enjoy a social evening out. Create a beautiful garden sign and tantilise your tastebuds with some delicious treats.
R18 event.
Cost: $25 members, $35 casuals
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At Grow On Katikati, we are always looking for ways to make the vision of an edible and sustainable backyard possible for everyone. Our monthly events are intended to inform, inspire, and educate, with the added bonus of bringing commUNITY together. What's not to love?
To see our upcoming events, subscribe to our monthly newsletter and like our Facebook.
Some of our past workshops
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Composting
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Soil Health
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Biochar
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Growing Giant Mushrooms (King Stropharia)
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Foraging for Mushrooms in a Bush Block
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Herbs for Health
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Fermentation Workshop
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Jam and Chutney Making
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Edible Backyard Tour
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Propogation 101
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Raising Successful Seedlings
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Saving Seeds
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Seed Swap
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Social Soup Evening
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Making a Bug Hotel
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Edible Backyard Safari
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Harvest Festival
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Understanding Bugs in the Backyard (Ruud Kleinpaste)
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Seed Sowing
