It feels too soon to be writing this but, here we are! The poplars are raining their yellow leaves, mornings are full of dew and the quice is almost ready for harvest. In the hopes of creating a new routine, here's the first seasonal update since this project was started in 2023! It has been...

Please join us in celebrtaing a coming together of amazing artists and myself, a farmer of natural resources, as we open our exhibiotion, The Soil Addresses Us As One. Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 6pm at Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston. Initiated & hosted by curater, Erin Lee of Te Ara Ātea in Rolleston, to...

Hi! I'm Gina, an organic fibre and dye farmer - Welcome to my blog! I'm excited to share my journey of growing Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) over the 2023/24 season in Lincoln, Canterbury. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, cultivating this beautiful dye plant at...