Want to become your own florist at home?
We've curated the perfect seedling pack to get you started this season! 🌸 From showstoppers like dahlias and zinnias, to the perfect support crew of cosmos, asters, and strawflowers, and even those textural favorites like statice, yarrow, and matricaria— your dream bouquets are just a garden away! 🌿
Comment 'GROW' below, and we'll send you the link to get started! 🌱✨"
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Tomtit Farm’s seed packs are here to help you grow your own little piece of sustainability at home. 🌿🌸
Whether you're dreaming of fresh veggies or a colourful flower garden, our seed packs are the perfect start to a thriving, eco-friendly garden.
Choose from vegetable seed packs, cut flower seed packs, or both! Each pack is carefully curated with varieties either saved from our own farm or our go-to favourites that thrive year after year in our gardens. 🌼🍅
By growing your own produce and flowers, you're not just filling your home with fresh food and beauty—you're contributing to a more sustainable future. 🌍💚
Our seasonal seed packs align with nature’s rhythms and are perfect for your garden, no matter where you are in Aotearoa. 🌱
Ready to start growing? Message us 'GROW' to get sent the link to order your seed pack.
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🚨 What’s really in your food? 🚨
New Zealand could soon allow gene-edited foods into our food supply without clear labels!
This means you won’t know if the food you’re buying or feeding your family was made using gene-editing techniques. 😮
Right now, we rely on labels like ‘Non-GMO’ and ‘Organic’ to make informed choices. But if this proposal passes, foods created with new gene-editing techniques won’t need to be labeled as genetically modified.
🔍 What this means for you??
You could be buying gene-edited foods without knowing it.
If you try to avoid GMOs for health, environmental, or ethical reasons, you won’t have the information you need to make those choices.
Organic foods could be at risk of contamination with gene-edited crops, affecting the integrity of the products you trust.
🌱 Organic Farmers: Your crops could be at risk of contamination, threatening certifications and livelihoods.
🛡️ Māori: This threatens whakapapa and mauri of our indigenous food system.
🌏 NZ’s Clean Green Image: Our reputation as a premium, non-GMO food producer could be at risk in global markets.
✍️ Take Action: Write a submission to FSANZ and help protect transparency in our food system! Second Call for Submissions: P1055 - Definitions for Gene Technology and New Breeding Techniques.
Comment below if you would like more information or help making a submission.
📅 Closing date is September the 10th 2024
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Attention home gardeners!
Tomtit Farm’s organic seedling packs are now available and selling fast—order yours today! 🌱
Choose from our vegetable and cut flower seedling packs, all grown with care at Tomtit Farm. With the help of soil microbes, we ensure each seedling has the best start to life, ready to thrive in your home garden. 🍅
Don’t miss out on bringing vibrant life to your garden this season!
Check out our Seedling Pack highlight for more details and to order.
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A little update from your friendly farmers at Tomtit Farm!
For the past 4 years, we’ve been growing and sharing our veggie box CSAs with our amazing community—three seasons a year! We’re so grateful for the support you’ve shown us, making this journey possible.
This spring, however, we’re taking our first season off as we eagerly await the arrival of our baby! We’re excited to take some time to enjoy being new parents.
But don’t worry—you can still support us! Our farm fridge at 165 Matangi Road, located at the @frontpaddocknz, will be stocked up regularly. It’s open 24/7 with a cashless honesty system using the @honestyboxonline app.
We’re also offering our spring seedling packs this year, encouraging you to have a go at growing your own gardens. These will be ready for collection over Labour Weekend from our farm.
And we’ll be back in the summer with our Pick Your Own Flowers, events, and veggie boxes! We can’t wait to share this space with you all again very soon.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to sharing this space with you all again very soon.
With aroha, your friendly farmers, Brit, James, & soon to be one more 🌿
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This summer, Tomtit Farm is excited to host a series of creative events in our garden, and we’re thrilled to be working with @mementomoriceramics to bring you an unforgettable experience! 🌿✨
Join us in the beautiful surroundings of our farm as you get your hands dirty in the best way possible—by creating your very own pottery masterpieces.
Memento Mori Ceramics offers amazing workshops at their studio, guiding you through the art of pottery, whether you're a beginner or looking to hone your skills. 🍶🎨
Want to know more? Check out @mementomoriceramics for more workshop details, tag a pottery-loving friend, and follow us for more updates on farm events this summer. 🌞
Get ready to unleash your creativity and enjoy a day of art and nature at Tomtit Farm! 🌸
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🎥 Sneak peek teaser!
We're so excited to share an amazing film series put together by the incredibly talented Dylan and Deane from @quorumsense and @extremekid_productions @deaneparker_adventurechannel 🌿
@quorumsense is a network of New Zealand farmers dedicated to building community and sharing the knowledge and skills needed to support the growth of biological and regenerative farming across our country. 🌱
If you don't already know about Quorum Sense, check them out! @quorumsense
Tomtit Farm was honored to be part of their Farm Grown Community case study film series. We geeked out about our work here in the Waikato, sharing our food and creating connections through our Community Supported Agriculture. 🍅🥕
Our story highlights how important it is for Tomtit Farm to connect with our community and share our journey as growers. We are the friendly farmers providing healthy kai for our community to enjoy. 🌿🍽️
Our story will be told alongside other amazing farms making a huge impact in their communities throughout Aotearoa. More to come soon! Follow us and stay tuned! 🎬✨
#knowyourfarmer #waikato #tomtitfarm #hamiltongardens #organicnz #localfood #sustainableagriculture
I spy with my little eye something green and beautiful... Let's go on a hunt around the Tomtit garden! 👀✨
The first of our romanesco cauliflower are starting to head up! 🥦
We sowed these seeds back in March, and after 4-5 months of care, they’re finally showing signs of heading.
Why do we grow romanesco cauliflower? Because they are stunningly beautiful, and we want to share these beauties with you. 🌟🌱
Wondering where you can find them? Once they’re ready, you’ll be able to get them from our farm fridge onat 165 Matangi Road.
Stay tuned and be ready to grab these gorgeous cauliflowers in just a few weeks! 🥦✨
Follow us for more updates and to know exactly when they’re available.
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🌿🌾 What is CSA? 🌾🌿
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a beautiful partnership between farmers and the community. Members sign up to receive a share of the farm's harvest, ensuring they get fresh, seasonal, and locally-grown produce directly from the farm to their table. 🌱🍅
Why is CSA so important?
🤝 Supports local farmers
🌱 Promotes sustainable farming practices
👨👩👧👦 Builds a strong, connected community
🍽️ Provides fresh, nutrient-dense food
🌍 Reduces carbon footprint
At Tomtit Farm, we run 3 CSAs throughout the year - Winter, Spring & Summer. 🌞❄️🌸
Have you tried a CSA before? Ask us how it works and join the movement to support local, sustainable farming! 🌿✨
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Think winter gardening is tough? Think again! Growing vegetables in the winter can actually be easier than in the summer. Here's why:
❄️ Less disease pressure
🐜 Fewer pests
🌬️ Milder weather conditions
🌿 Fewer weeds
As long as you get your crops in early enough before the days get too short and cold, they will thrive throughout the winter. Plus, the vegetables that grow well in winter, like kale, spinach, and carrots, are packed with vitamins and minerals to help you fight off those nasty winter bugs. 🥕🌱🥬
Embrace the winter garden and enjoy the benefits of fresh, nutritious produce all year round!
What winter crops are you eating this season? Let us know in the comments below and share your winter cooking tips!
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🌿 Hey locals! Looking for fresh, organic produce straight from the farm?
Visit our honesty farm fridge in Matangi, located through the carpark of @the_meadows_nz Childcare Center at the @frontpaddocknz Cafe! 🥕🥚
Our self-serve fridge is stocked with organic produce, eggs, seasonal seedlings, and seasonal flowers from Tomtit Farm. 🌸 It’s open every day and features a cashless payment system called My Honesty Box App @honestyboxonline —simple, convenient, and secure! 💳📲
Make a day of it! Grab a coffee from Front Paddock Cafe, enjoy the playground, feed the goats, and pick up your weekly bounty of farm-fresh goodness. 🌾☕🐐
Come down and support local farming! See you soon at the honesty farm fridge! 🌱✨
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🌿❄️ Did you know certain beneficial bacteria can protect our crops from frost damage? At Tomtit Farm, we rely on nature's helpers to keep our veggies safe and delicious even during frosty mornings!
Here’s how these amazing microbes work:
🦠Produce proteins that act like natural antifreeze for plants.
🦠Boost plant resistance to cold and fight off harmful bacteria.
🦠Take up space and resources, preventing frost-causing bacteria from harming the plants.
🌾 What Frost Does to Our Vegetables:
🥦Flavour: Frost increases the sweetness of veggies like kale and carrots by converting starches to sugars.
🥦Plant Response: Plants produce antifreeze proteins and enhance root development to survive the cold.
🥦Microbial Activity: Cold slows down harmful microbes but our beneficial bacteria thrive, protecting our plants.
🥦Harvesting: Frost can delay harvest, allowing veggies to reach peak flavour and nutritional value.
By fostering these beneficial microbes through organic farming practices, we enhance our crops' natural defenses and ensure a bountiful, delicious harvest even in winter. 🌿🌍
Want to learn more about how we keep our farm thriving even in cold weather? Comment below with your questions or share your own winter gardening tips! 🌾👇
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Tomtits Winter Seasonal harvest CSA boxes.
Keeping you healthy all winter long!
What's Good About What's in the Box:
Potatoes
Versatile and nutrient-rich, potatoes are great for mashing, roasting, or baking.
Broccolini
Tender and sweet, broccolini is perfect for quick stir-fries and is packed with vitamins.
Lettuce Mix
Fresh and crisp, lettuce mix is ideal for making nutritious salads full of fiber and antioxidants.
Parsley
A powerful herb, parsley adds a burst of flavour and is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
Broccoli
High in fiber and vitamins, broccoli can be steamed, roasted, or added to casseroles.
Shangiku
Also known as edible chrysanthemum, shangiku adds a unique, slightly bitter flavor to soups and salads.
Baby Leeks
Milder than regular leeks, baby leeks are delicious when grilled or sautéed.
Pink Lady Apples
Crisp and sweet, Pink Lady apples are perfect for snacking and baking, providing a good source of fiber.
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Refection on how much of a privilege it is to have access to healthy fresh produce here in Aotearoa.
Sending all of my aroha and support to the farmers who grow our kai and to the whenua that nourishes our families.
#gratitude #knowyourfarmer #localfood #freshfood #tomtitfarm #eatkaitaki
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a system where people buy a share of a farm’s produce in advance. In return, they receive regular boxes of fresh, seasonal vegetables and other farm products. This helps the farmers get a steady income and allows customers to enjoy locally-grown, fresh food while supporting their local farm. Essentially, it’s a partnership between farmers and consumers, sharing both the risks and rewards of farming.
