Flourish at The Folly

25/09/2025

If you have a Michelia or two and have been pondering leaf fall, here is your answer!

Have you noticed your Michelia dropping leaves just as the flowers arrive?
You’re not alone — and it’s usually nothing to worry about.

In fact, many varieties put their energy into blooms first, which can mean fewer leaves for a short time. The good news? With the right care — pruning back a few buds and giving a top feed in early spring — your Michelia will bounce back dense, glossy, and thriving.

👉 Read our full blog here: leafland.co.nz/why-your-michelia-is-losing-leaves-in-spring

31/08/2025

This is why AgriSea over other seaweed products….

Seaweed vs. Seaweed
Not all seaweed extracts are the same. On one side, you have alkali extracted imported seaweed products, and on the other, you have AgriSea’s local products, made through a gentle, natural cold-brew extraction.

The difference lies in how they are made. Most alkali extracted imported seaweed products are created using a high heat process. This method uses strong chemicals to break down the seaweed's structure. While it is efficient for extracting specific compounds, this harsh treatment destroys the seaweed's most delicate and valuable components. This includes sensitive plant growth hormones, vitamins, and beneficial microbes. The result is a product that is concentrated in a few nutrients but lacks the full profile that makes seaweed so effective.

In contrast, AgriSea's proprietary natural cold-brew extraction is a slow and gentle process that uses no heat or harsh chemicals. It preserves the entire suite of beneficial compounds that would be lost in the conventional method. This includes not only the hormones and vitamins but also the living microbes that are vital for long-term soil health. This method provides a more holistic, full spectrum biostimulant that truly supports the entire plant and soil ecosystem.
Curious to learn more? Visit https://agrisea.co.nz/

28/08/2025

What Is soil biology and why does It matter?

Healthy soil is alive.
Filled with fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and earthworms, this underground ecosystem drives nutrient cycling, root health, and pasture resilience.

When your soil biology is thriving, you’re more likely to see:
✔️ Better nutrient uptake and fertiliser efficiency
✔️ Improved soil structure and porosity
✔️ Stronger root systems and drought resilience
✔️ Less runoff and nutrient loss

AgriSea’s Soil Nutrition is designed to feed and activate this biology using seaweed-based nutrients that support the soil’s natural processes — no synthetic shortcuts, just good biology doing what it does best.

📞 Want to know how your soil is tracking? Talk to your local AgriSea rep or visit www.agrisea.co.nz

22/08/2025

If you would like to know about AgriSea and how it can benefit your plants, soil and animals get in touch!

What Is soil biology and why does It matter?

Healthy soil is alive.
Filled with fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and earthworms, this underground ecosystem drives nutrient cycling, root health, and pasture resilience.

When your soil biology is thriving, you’re more likely to see:
✔️ Better nutrient uptake and fertiliser efficiency
✔️ Improved soil structure and porosity
✔️ Stronger root systems and drought resilience
✔️ Less runoff and nutrient loss

AgriSea’s Soil Nutrition is designed to feed and activate this biology using seaweed-based nutrients that support the soil’s natural processes — no synthetic shortcuts, just good biology doing what it does best.

📞 Want to know how your soil is tracking? Talk to your local AgriSea rep or visit www.agrisea.co.nz

22/08/2025

23/06/2025

Weekend ‘chores’ - nothing is a chore with these views to distract you!

12/06/2025

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09/06/2025

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03/06/2025

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01/06/2025

AMAZING!!’

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STUDY SHOWS TREES SYNCHRONISE ELECTRICAL SIGNALS DURING A SOLAR ECLIPSE

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have found that trees may act as a “living collective”, synchronising their internal electrical signals in anticipation of a solar eclipse.

During the 2022 eclipse over Italy’s Dolomites, researchers recorded spruce trees aligning their bioelectrical activity hours before the event began.

This suggests trees don’t just passively experience environmental changes - they anticipate and respond to them as interconnected organisms. The older the tree, the stronger its anticipatory signals, pointing to a potential transmission of ecological awareness across the forest.

Using custom sensors on living trees and even old stumps, the scientists observed coordinated changes in voltage within cells, known as bioelectrical potentials. These signals, driven by ion flows across membranes, indicate trees might communicate and adapt collectively.

The findings lend strong support to the idea that forests are not merely clusters of individual plants, but interdependent systems where ancient trees play a key role in resilience and ecosystem intelligence. The study also adds weight to growing calls to preserve old-growth forests for their unseen but vital ecological wisdom.

(The study is published in the journal of the Royal Society Open Science.)