Spring into the Garden (with Biochar and Compost)

Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Paekākāriki Community Orchard and Gardens and discover how to make this your most productive growing season yet!
Spend the day exploring the beautiful Miriona Gardens while enjoying practical workshops, inspiring garden talks, orchard tours, delicious local food, and plenty of fun for the whole whānau.
Whether you're an experienced gardener, a complete beginner, or simply curious, you'll leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and connections with others who love growing food and caring for the environment.
Highlights include: Growing from Seed, MasterChef Compost, Char & Char-B-Que – Biochar Workshop & Demonstration, Spring into the Garden – Gardeners' Question Time, Guided Orchard & Garden Tours, Biochar Quench Demonstration, Kai & Kōrero, Children's Activities-Make your own Seed Bombs & Scavenger Hunt, Food & Refreshments
Our famous Char-B-Que will be firing up delicious gluten-free gourmet sausages from the Waikanae Butcher, along with vegetarian options. These will be selling for $5 each.
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will also be available for a koha.
🌼 Programme (flexible)
10.00am – Welcome & Opening Ceremony
10.30am – Char & Char-B-Que (Biochar Workshop)
11.30am – Spring into the Garden – Gardeners' Question Time
12pm - Integrating scythe and foodscape chat
12.30pm – Kai & Kōrero
1pm – MasterChef Compost
1.30pm – Guided Orchard & Garden Tour
2pm – Biochar Quench Demonstration
Come and celebrate spring, meet your neighbours, learn something new, and help grow a more resilient, connected community. Everyone is welcome!