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Farm to Sanctuary: Growing Native Plants | Auckland News
Sandra Campbell turned her dairy farm into a thriving native plant sanctuary, starting with gully beautification and expanding to three nurseries and a repurposed fridge for seed storage. Inspired by pandemic-era tree shortages, she now grows her own native plants, travels across regions like Te Anau and the Catlins for foraging, and enlists friends and family. Her innovative drone seeding method cuts costs and often outperforms hand-planting, while six hectares are already transformed—with more on the way. It’s not just eco-friendly farming—it’s a joyful, hands-on adventure that’s reshaping…
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