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GROW YOUR OWN GROCERIES
We make it simple to grow all the veggies you need to feed any size family, all year - even if you've never gardened before!
We're Goodness Group; a community of foodies and gardeners on a mission to create Food Freedom for us all.
We bring together freethinking Kiwis who love organic food to plant, grow and eat abundant veggie gardens. So we can..
Enjoy a constant supply of fresh food regardless of rising prices, shortages, or lockdowns.
Be more self-sufficient with the support of an awake and aligned community.
Navigate this rapidly changing world without compromising our values.
Growing your own food is a steep learning curve - especially when you're under pressure to get it right!
Without the right know-how even the most confident of us will get hit-and-miss results. We'll struggle to grow a constant supply of food. We'll make simple mistakes that cost us time, money and motivation.
Goodness Group makes it easy to grow all the veggies you need, to feed any size family all year.
We've developed the Ultimate Edible Garden with 'plant-by-number' plans to show you what and when to plant to grow a years supply of food. And a programme of meet-ups and masterclasses to give you the know-how you need to bring these plans to life.
You'll grow along with hundreds of other Kiwis who are learning to be self-sufficient. And enjoy expert advice every step of the way. So, you can grow more food faster.
Ready to get started?
You'll grow along with hundreds of other Kiwis who are learning to be self-sufficient. And enjoy expert advice every step of the way. So, you can grow more food faster.
Ready to get started?
As a Goodness Member, you’ll learn how to grow the entire lifecycle of your garden.
We’ll equip you with the experience and know-how you need to grow your own food year after year.
You’ll grow your garden with hundreds of other Kiwis, learning to be self-sufficient.
Your Plans
Break up with the supermarket and be self-sufficient with your Ultimate Edible Garden. This plant-to-plate plan shows you exactly how to grow a year's worth of food, and it scales to feed any size family.
Your plans feature the fastest, easiest veggie varieties to grow. And are designed to produce a year round harvest, so you can live well no matter what.
Your Programme
Get the know-how you need when you need it, to bring your Ultimate Edible Garden to life with confidence.
You'll love our expert-led programme with masterclasses and meet-ups that make growing much more fun.
You'll love our expert-led programme with masterclasses and meet-ups that make growing much more fun.
Your Programme
Get the know-how you need when you need it, to bring your Ultimate Edible Garden to life with confidence.
Our team of experts will guide you through our 12-month programme with masterclasses and materials that make growing more fun.
Your People
Bring your garden to life with the support of aligned action takers just like you. We’ll learn and grow together, use our collective wisdom to solve problems faster, and all become gifted gardeners.
You’ll love our vibrant community. It's active and authentic, members-only, facebook-free, and filled with conversations and content to lighten up your day.
Here’s what else you'll get as a Goodness Member:
- Ultimate Edible Garden Planner
Your key to food security. A 12 month, week-by-week garden plan that shows you exactly what and when to plant, to grow a year’s supply of food, no matter where in New Zealand you live!
- Set up Guides and Shopping Lists
A series of instructions, check-lists and cheat sheets to make your garden set up simple.
- Weekly Member Meet-ups
Live zoom meet-ups to give you the support you need to get results - fast.
- Monthly Growing Guides
‘Plant by number’ plans with illustrations and instructions so you get it right the first time.
- Private Online Community
A members-only [Facebook free] online area, for conversations and content you look forward to every day.
- Workshops and Masterclasses
Expert-led training sessions to teach you how to plant, grow and eat your garden throughout the year.
- Perfectly Timed Reminders
Perfectly timed notifications to help you stay on track.
Here’s what else you'll get as a Goodness Member:
Ultimate Edible Garden Plans
Your key to food security. A 12 month, week-by-week garden plan that shows you exactly what and when to plant, to grow a year’s supply of food, no matter where in New Zealand you live!
Set Up Guides and Shopping Lists
A series of instructions, check-lists and cheat sheets to make your garden set up simple.
Weekly Member Meet-ups
Live zoom meet-ups to give you the support you need to get results - fast.
Monthly Growing Guides
‘Plant by number’ plans with illustrations and instructions so you get it right the first time.
Private Online Community
A members-only [Facebook free] online area, for conversations and content you look forward to every day.
Workshops and Masterclasses
Expert-led training sessions to teach you how to plant, grow and eat your garden throughout the year.
Perfectly Timed Reminders
Gentle notifications to help you [and your garden] stay on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get seeds with my membership?
We don't include seeds with Goodness membership, because getting seeds is easy. Growing a year round supply of your own groceries isn’t so easy, and this is the problem we’re here to solve.
How much space do I need?
If you want to break up with the supermarket and grow your own food you'll need 20 sq. metres of plantable garden space for every adult you plan to feed. This may sound like a lot, and it is, compared to a hobby garden. The fact is, if you want to harvest a meaningful amount of food year round, you need to grow a lot of veggies. We've designed our gardens to deliver an exciting and abundant supply of food. We've assumed that your garden is your sole source of veggies, and that 20% of your plants won't make it to maturity.
If you're a little daunted by the size of garden you need to grow, consider these other options;
- Start small. If you don’t have the time, space or resources to grow all your own food, make a start by growing some of your food. So, instead of growing a 40m garden for two adults, start by growing a 20m garden for one. Our plans can be applied to (almost) any size garden. As long as it's at least 20m, and if it's larger, that it's scaled up in 10m blocks e.g. 20, 30, 40 metres. If you have questions about how this can work for you please contact us, we're here to help.
- Share the work. Consider creating a ‘goodness group’ by inviting friends and neighbours to grow with you. This way you can share the space, cost, work and harvest. It’s a fun way of producing more food with less energy, and it’s easy to do as our plans are scalable by design.
- Think outside the box. If land is an issue - swap space for sustenance! A lot of property owners are happy to share space in exchange for a supply of fresh organic veggies. Ask your local community if anyone is willing to swap, or contact us and see if there is a goodness group that you can join in your area.
What will I grow?
We grow our gardens by veggie types, each in their own section of garden. These are separated into 'eating' and 'storage' gardens to make it easier to plant, harvest and rotate crops. Your Ultimate Edible Garden will be set up in five sections;
Eating Gardens; are your ‘fast food’ gardens - for everyday eating.
Storage Gardens; are your ‘slow food’ gardens for seasonal storage.
Eating Gardens; are your ‘fast food’ gardens - for everyday eating.
- Roots & Shoots. Carrot, Radish, Beetroot, Bean-Pole, Pea-Sugar Snap.
- Fast Favourites. Zucchini, Bean-Bush, Tomato-Slicing/Salad, Kohlrabi, Broccoli-Sprouting, Pea-Sugar Snap.
- Leafy Greens. Onion-Spring, Celery, Kale, Beet, Tatsoi, Lettuce, Cucumber, Pak Choi, Pea-Sugar Snap.
Storage Gardens; are your ‘slow food’ gardens for seasonal storage.
- Seasons Staples. Pumpkin, Corn, Tomato-Sauce, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cabbage-Savoy, Pea-Shelling.
- Storage Crops. Potato-Early/Second Early/Main, Squash, Onion, Garlic, Pea-Shelling.
Does it matter where I live?
We've hand picked veggies that can thrive anywhere in New Zealand. And we've cross referenced each one across all regions. To be sure that wherever in our beautiful country you live, you can grow our plan and enjoy a year round harvest.
If you live outside of New Zealand our Ultimate Edible Garden may not work for you. Please contact us before you join to see if our plans are suitable for your location.
If you live outside of New Zealand our Ultimate Edible Garden may not work for you. Please contact us before you join to see if our plans are suitable for your location.
Got a question?
We'd love to hear from you. Please email your questions and not only will we answer you, we’ll add it to our FAQs.
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