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Our young Kauri tree has elegant draping branches and it's trunk is straight and proud. An animated flock of several little wax-eye birds gather along a branch in the mid-morning warmth. Look past the mangroves and across the river, to see older and taller Kauri standing in a group on the other side...

What's happening in and around the Cabbage tree? The Cabbage tree is quirky and unmistakably Kiwi. From a Hawk flying over looking for mice. to a Pukeko family with an adventurous member, there is much to find in my Cabbage Tree illustration.Price is for one unframed A3 sized Gilcee Archival Ink Pri...

What's happening in the Totara tree? We love the Totara trees on our farm for their strength and resilience, the shelter they provide to livestock and the home they create for all sorts of life. Look carefully in my illustration to discover who lives in the Totara tree.Price is for one unframed A3 s...

Mild nutty baby spinach leaves. Packaged in home-compostable bags for freshness. Unwashed - please wash before use. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Mizuna has a mild flavour with a slight “mustardy" bite. It can be enjoyed raw, sautéed, steamed or made into a simple pesto. Mizuna is usually not eaten raw in Japan—instead, it's pickled, stir-fried, simmered, and added to hot pot dishes. Packaged in home-compostable bags for freshness. Unwashed - please wash before use. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Classic kiwi squash with a mild sweet corn flavor. Steam or Fry/BBQ and serve with butter, salt and lots of black pepper. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

These are pretty much the same as zucchini but way cuter! Sweet and nutty, eat them raw in our zucchini and basil salad, steam or grill them. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Raw fennel has a satisfying crunch and a bright sweet, mildly anise-like flavour. We love eating fennel with pork. Roast it alongside your pork or make a refreshing raw slaw from 50/50 apple and fennel. We either dress the slaw with a vinaigrette or a mayo. Super yum

Red cherry tomatoes, the first of our tomatoes to be ready each summer. Spray-free little tomatoes. These are grown in the soil of our front paddock and are full of flavour.

Sweet & tasty. please wash before use. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Sweet and nutty, eat them raw in our zucchini and basil salad, steam, grill or bbq them. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Zucchini producing dark green fruit. Prefers a sunny position with good airflow and in well drained fertile soil. Plant 70cm apart. Protect from slugs and snails. Water in the morning to avoid moisture sitting on leaves for too long. If plant develops powdery mildew, spray with a solution made from 40% milk to 60% water. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

A six pack of our favourite lettuce varieties that we grow here at Salty River Farm for our salad mixes. Prefers well drained fertile soil. Plant 20cm - 30cm apart and protect from slugs and snails. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Snow pea seedlings. Prefers well drained fertile soil. Plant 5cm apart, provide support for up to 1.8 metres and protect from slugs and snails. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Sicilian Sauce Roma tomato. Prefers well drained fertile soil. Plant 60cm apart and protect from slugs and snails. Can be left to sprawl or stake for support. Excellent for eating fresh or for making into sauces or pastes. Meaty texture. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Beefsteak tomato. Classic French Heirloom. Prefers well drained fertile soil. Plant 60cm apart and protect from slugs and snails. Provide support. Firm, meaty, scarlet red flesh. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Yellow cherry tomato. Prefers a sunny position and well drained fertile soil. Plant 60cm apart and protect from slugs and snails. Provide support. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Black cherry tomato. Prefers a sunny position and well drained fertile soil. Plant 60cm apart and protect from slugs and snails. Provide support. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Blue Lake Runner Bean seedlings. Prefers well drained fertile soil. Plant 15cm apart, provide support for up to 1.8 metres and protect from slugs and snails. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

A mix of sweet, crunchy and tender lettuce leaves. Perfect as a salad for those larger events or families. Packaged in home-compostable bags for freshness. Unwashed - please wash before use. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Sweet & tasty. Crunchy up your snack, stirfry or salad. Unwashed - please wash before use. Packaged in home-compostable bags for freshness. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Classic Italian Parsley. Packed in home-compostable bags for freshness. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.

Curly Parsley - the timeless pantry staple. Proudly grown by Salty River Farm using no harmful sprays.