Wheat is a member of the grass family and is suitable for most large birds and especially enjoyed by wild birds, pigeons, doves, ducks and swans. It contains protein, carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fibre, vitamins and minerals.
Origination: All of Tui's wheat is grown in the Canterbury region and is machine dressed to ensure the highest quality.
Kibbled Maize is processed by putting whole maize through a kibbling machine to crack it, producing pieces of maize which are easily digested by smaller birds.
Origination: All of Tui's maize is grown locally in the Manawatu region
Want delicious fruit? It might sound like a bit of a crazy idea but straw bales are perfect for growing delicious fruit. Off the ground, they keep pests away and give you easier access to your strawberries too!
Autumn is a fantastic season in the garden. The air is crisp, with warm long days, perfect for the tasks that need doing following the heat of summer. It's is a great time for sowing a new lawn, planting bulbs, trees and shrubs, and of course planting the vegetable garden for the months ahead.
Try this tasty risotto supplied by St Anne's Primary School - a wonderful dish that can be made all year round with whatever vegetables are in season in your garden! This is their favourite recipe so far in the Garden to Table programme.
Awatere Playcentre in Seddon were the lucky winners of the Tui School Garden Challenge Point's Competition, which included a visit by Annabel Langbein to their Playcentre. They also received gardening goodies to keep their green thumbs growing including a $500 voucher for Tui products and a Duratuf garden shed, through collecting receipts for purchases of Tui products. During her visit Annabel planted a mandarin tree and cooked pikelets and mini kebabs with the help of some very keen young helpers. It was a fantastic day enjoyed by all!