Welcome Blog Posts Some of you may be aware that Ooooby is a social business.  This means that our main reason for being in business is to rebuild our local food systems for the benefit of the society we live in. This does not mean that we are a volunteer organisation. Everyone at Ooooby gets paid market rates for their time and expertise. I was out in the garden this morning, something I do way too little of, and it struck me how my mind was able to relax into curiosities and observations of the nature occurring at my fingertips.  From noticing the intricate web of weed roots to the bold beauty of a springtime flower in full bloom.  My inner commentary turned its attention to the granularity of... A collaboration between community, Project Twin Streams Glen Eden and Auckland Council, this wee enclave beside the Waikumete Stream was planted with fruit trees in 2009/10. If you are excited about local food production, community and sustainable land practices this little gem needs you! See More "Great clear advice I also believe one can use a neem powder or a spray,Koanga sell the cheapest diaotomaceous  earth i have found,  i have a small sheltered glass topped roof house for sun dust bathing with sand & d e the hens love it." yip about to hit 50 & my partner already 60 both struggling with health issues .can we find a way to sustain ourselves into the future. we are looking at