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Fruit and Nut Trees for Every Microclimate – A Guide to Planting in Nelson & Marlborough

This resource was funded by the Dick Roberts Community Trust.

G. R. (Dick) Roberts moved to Nelson in 1968 to develop 300 acres of gorse covered hillside in Todds Valley, as he could see its potential for a variety of tree crops. Dick was a professional natural history photographer, teacher, founding member of the New Zealand Tree Crops Association and a keen advocate for “tree crops for every micro-climate”, based on his own experiences and observations as a land owner.

Written by Peter Syms and Katrina Richards. Illustrations by Katrina Richards.
Published 2019 by NZTCA,

Fruit and Nut Trees for Every Microclimate – A Guide to Planting in Nelson & Marlborough (right-click and choose Save As… to download the PDF)

John Richards Trophy

This new trophy has been donated by the Richards family to mark the contribution of the Late John Richards to Nelson Branch.  John was present at the second ever meeting when Tree Crops Nelson was formed in the 1970s.

The trophy is a brass crocodile nutcracker recumbent on a nut wood plinth. It will be awarded to a member of the Nelson Branch of the NZTCA who is deemed to be “of merit” from a local perspective. The winner is chosen by committee decision and cannot be a current member of the Nelson Branch committee. The trophy will reside with the winner for a year, before being passed on to the next recipient. A winner to hold the trophy for 2019 has been chosen and they will find out in due course.

Presentation of the inaugural John Richards Trophy will take place at the Nelson Branch end of year gathering on 15th December 2018.

Nelson Branch Meeting

Nelson Branch held a successful slide show and supper evening on Friday 6 July at Mapua Hall–the venue for the NZTCA conference in March 2019.

Bruce Wallace gave an inspiring talk about the 70-80 varieties of trees and vines he grows on his suburban section. A lot are tropical and/or unusual, including Finger Limes (yes alive and fruiting in the South Island), tropical apricots and tropical plums.

There was a slide show by Katrina Richards about the “nearly an alphabet” of fruit and nuts that Bob and Ann Phillips grow on their property. They fit a lot into a small country property.

The Branch’s mini tree and produce sale generated lots of questions and good sales.

Central Districts – Taranaki Branch Restorative Pruning Workshop

June Event – Restorative pruning tuition of fruit trees at Taihape

Saturday 30th June 2018 10.00am start
River Valley Lodge. Check out – www.rivervalley.co.nz 
266 Mangahoata Road RD2, Pukeokahu, Taihape
 
Bring a coat and suitable footwear. Lunch is available for purchase at the Lodge otherwise BYO.
 
This month we gather at River Valley Lodge, an idyllic spot on the Rangitikei River renowned for white water rafting, kayaking, horse trekking and country hospitality. And like many of us, they also own the odd fruit tree requiring reshaping and reinvigorating. Our instructor for the day is Taihape horticulturalist, organics tutor and experienced nurseryman Toby Schweikert who will guide us through the process.
 
We also get to peruse the impressive organic veggie gardens, greenhouse and the serious compost/bio-char making operation. 
 
Following lunch at the Lodge [at your own expense] we get a conducted tour of the Lodge site facilities, then drive to the owners home property to inspect more recent fruit and nut tree plantings along with a briefing on holistic pasture management successfully practiced on the property.
 
Accommodation and meals are available on Friday and Saturday evenings for those who may care to stayover, again at your own expense. Early booking will be necessary, follow the website link for further information.

Hawke’s Bay Branch Pruning Workshop & Tree Sale 2018

WORKSHOP: Pruning, tree training, structural work

Sunday 17th June 10am-12pm (Rain day 24th June)
100 Turamoe Road, Pakipaki (south side of Hastings)

Experienced tutors Chris Ryan and Clare Buckner  will present this demonstration workshop, and will have with them all the tools and gear needed for you to enjoy a practical and helpful mornings work. Chris and Clare will be discussing how to prune for the purpose you require, various styles of pruning, how to make good cuts, the ongoing effects of pruning, and show you examples of these techniques.

The trees on this property are young and perfect for setting up, so this workshop will not focus on remedial pruning, but pruning to establish and maintain your home orchard.

Further information contact Clare Buckner @ e-mail clare@tekoha.co.nz or Chris Ryan @ Tel 06 8776651 No dogs please, but all humans Welcome. Lavatory on-site. NZTCA members free / Non-member fee $10 per person will apply Join NZTCA for $50 online beforehand here >

TREE SALES! Hawke’s Bay Treecrop’s propagated trees; including tree for bees, food, colour, flowers, shelter, shade and more.

Sunday 17th June – 12noon (Rain day 24th June)  100 Turamoe Road, Pakipaki (south side of Hastings) Chris Ryan, Clare Buckner and various committee members will be on hand at midday immediately after the pruning workshop, to help you select and purchase trees suitable for your purpose and conditions. This is a good time to buy trees for late autumn and winter planting, and an opportunity to buy some rare and special trees at sensible prices – trees seldom (or never) available in commercial nurseries.

Cash sales on the day, or direct credit details can be arranged with our Treasurer Teresa Thorn if you are bulk buying. Detailed tree info sent out nearer the time, or contact Chris Ryan @ 06 8776651

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS…… Google Maps will lead you astray, it will send you down a dead-end branch of Turamoe Road.
Head down Turamoe Road until you come to a sharp left-hand turn – turn this corner and continue straight until you see our driveway & Treecrops events sign on the right – about half a kilometre along.
From Napier, get onto the Expressway and keep going south until you have been through the four large roundabouts at the Hastings end . After the fourth roundabout, Turamoe Road is the second road on the right. If you pass Pakipaki School, you’ve gone too far.
From Havelock, head down Te Aute Road to the new(ish) Pakipaki roundabout. Take the second exit, pass Pakipaki School andTuramoe Road is first on the left after the school.
From Hastings, head out to Pakipaki on either Railway Road or Maraekakaho Road and find Turamoe Road on the Hastings side of Pakipaki School. Lost people can text or telephone Clare 021 986396

Vehicle Parking available on the grass near the stockyards, on the gravel turning circle, or down the driveway wherever you can find a spot to park between trees.

Waikato Branch Annual Tree and Plant Sale 2018

Saturday 7 July 2018 – 9 am to ~ 1 pm
Venue: Hamilton Gardens, Camellia Carpark

Enter Gate 2 from Cobham Drive. A short distance down the slope on the left, is the entrance to the carpark where the stalls will be. Parking for buyers will be at the bottom of the hill or on the slope.

Everyone welcome: gardeners, lifestyle and small block holders, farmers, nurseries. You can buy and sell, look, talk trees and ask questions.

Buyers – The Waikato Branch of NZTCA will have a stall that includes a range of citrus trees and an assortment of fruiting plants suitable for the home garden.

There should be a good range of public stalls selling tree crops and plants, ornamentals, farm trees and natives, perennials, cuttings and produce.

There are no EFTPOS facilities so please bring cash.

Sellers – Set up and sell from your car-boot, trailer, ute or pavement. This is a great way to sell any trees, seedlings, herbs, garden plants, gardening-related equipment or any excess produce.

Please be aware that there are no pre-allocated sites so first in-best possie. Sellers should be set up by 8.30 am. To ensure public safety, there will be no traffic within the sales area after this time.

Commission on Sales:

There are no site charges but a 10% commission on all sales is payable by sellers on the day. This money will be used to provide fruit and nut trees for the community (e.g. schools, rest homes, community gardens etc).

We would appreciate if sellers could let us know they are coming: waikato@treecrops.org.nz

Bay of Plenty Branch – 2018 Annual Tree Sale

2018 Annual Tree Sale Day
Venue: A & P Showgrounds, Katikati
On: Saturday July 21, 10am – 12.30pm

Good variety of fruit and nut trees at reasonable prices plus other plant stalls from Katikati and other areas.

We aim to have early, mid season and late varieties of major fruit groups so gardeners have fruit all year round.

Cash payment only