Join me creating a food forest in Picton, New Zealand

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  Description

  Nestled amongst tall kānuka trees above a beautiful valley, overlooking bush-clad hills and it gets all-day sun. It's a short walk to the town centre, shops, beaches, bush tracks and marina.
  Newly renovated Workawayer accommodation for 1 person or a couple, on an urban-rural organic hillside property .
  
  I am planting native trees and shrubs (250+ so far) on the steep parts of the organic, hillside property and restoring stone walls, paths, raised beds and outdoor living areas.
  
  A 1950s cottage is perched at the top of the wild garden, which needs grass areas tamed and trimmed, weeding, clearing invasive plants, mulch and compost area built, paving done, water tanks hooked up to downpipes and drainage channels dug, steps cleared and restored.
  
  One friendly, elderly cat on the property plus the owner and occasionally other friends and family visit.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Culture

  

  Architecture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Photographie

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Écriture

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Danse

  

  Randonnée
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Exchange language, culture and cuisine.
  Spirited conversation about conservation, environmental issues, social issues.
  Weekly lunch or dinner made together with guests and family.
  Drawing, writing, poetry, printmaking.

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  Aide

  I want to create a 'food forest' with native plants growing up as shelter and companions to edible crops and fruit trees.
  
  Due to age and injury, I can't restore this property on my own.
  
  Workawayers will help with general garden tasks like weeding and trimming grass and tree branches, planting out native seedlings, mulching, digging, paving, clearing debris for removal, chopping firewood, building raised vege beds, and perhaps light construction of outdoor areas and shelters. Seasonally, fruit tree pruning and care, harvesting and planting vege seedlings.
  
  On the house, there are some tasks like finishing the new porch (lining with plywood, painting), sanding, painting and staining a deck.
  
  I work full time, but when I am home (weekends) I'll be joining you in the garden to help, and we can share a weekly dinner or lunch together if you would like that.
  Otherwise, you will have your own private sunny accommodation with new bed, ensuite bathroom, large sunny deck to enjoy the birdsong and the tranquility of the wild garden.
  
  Workawayers will be doing 3 hours per day (5 day week) and organising their own food/meals. In your studio you have a basic kitchenette and you are welcome to use the dishwasher and laundry upstairs.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Catalan: Débutant
  Français: Débutant
  Maori: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  Newly renovated studio with private bathroom.
  Kitchenette with kettle, toaster, bench-top oven, induction plate, small fridge, cutlery and plates.
  Double bed (new and comfy), sofa, outdoor table and chairs.
  Sunny and secure.
  Overlooking beautiful wild garden and parklands.
  Very quiet and private.
  Use of dishwasher and laundry upstairs when owner is home.

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  Autres infos...

  Picton is a beautiful little seaside village with lots of hiking, bush tracks, beaches, kayaking, boat tours, dolphin watching, galleries, pubs and music venues, library, a charming little theatre, supermarket within 15 mins walk. I have a bike that you can use.
  
  There's a bus to/from Blenheim every day. Nelson is 2 hours away, Kaikoura 2 hours and Christchurch 5 hours driving. Ferries to the north island are 25 mins walk away.
  
  I live very simply and quietly. Noise carries in this house as it has wooden floors.
  Please use headphones if listening to music, tv, movies and respect that I work full time so need quiet from 10pm-7am.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Stella (15 ans)

  Friendly and elderly tabby cat.

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