Crude Food

02/03/2026

We were extremely fortunate 18 months ago, when Ecoefficient Solutions NZ Limited donated us a replacement system after ours was stolen.

Check out their 10 year anniversary giveaway! Such kindness, thank you Shaun & Laura!

26/01/2026

Our ducks are the real home gardeners, handling weeding and manuring duties with ease, and they're not fazed by our three-plot operation!

26/01/2026

Our field is done for the year. Its been a beautiful array of yellow, and we've enjoyed spending time talking to our visitors.

We see Bel Group is opening their field this year again, so if you're needing to earth out with the flowers, try their beautiful field.

🌻 We’re opening! 🌻

This year’s sunflower field is all about kids 🌻

We’re opening Saturday & Sunday, 31 Jan and 1 Feb, 10am–2pm.
978 Ashcott Road, Ashley Clinton.

Swings, climbing frames, picnic tables and sunflowers you can actually see!!

Pack the kids, bring a blanket, and come enjoy the field 🌞

23/01/2026

It was potato 🥔 harvest day in our home gardens today. They're all laid out to dry and harden their skins for thr next few days before we pop them into storage.

23/01/2026

Open Saturday 24th, 10am till 1pm

Pick your own flowers for $2 each, or just pop in and walk around

23/01/2026

492 Puketapu Road
PYO, so bring secateurs.

16/01/2026

Yup, Sunflowers are open today, 10am to 1pm.

Pick your own sunflowers for just $2 a stem.
Don't forget your trusty secateurs or strong scissors and some cash, or just come on down and stroll through the sunny fields.

09/01/2026

We'll be open today, Saturday, but due to the heat wave warning for tomorrow, we'll stay closed and keep cool.

04/01/2026

The Sunflowers are still shining! 🌻✨
We’ve had such a great response so far, and we’re keeping the gates open for more Pick-Your-Own magic at Crude Food. Come and enjoy some time in the fresh air and take a bit of summer home with you.
Upcoming Open Hours:
🗓 Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🗓 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 492 Puketapu Road
✨ FREE ENTRY
🌻 $2 per stem
A few quick tips:
✂️ Bring your own: Please bring your own secateurs or strong scissors to cut your stems.
🌤 Weather: We’ll post an update here if the weather looks a bit dodgy before we open.
Every stem you pick helps support our community garden project as we work toward local food resilience. See you in the field! 💛

03/01/2026

Update : Has been reunited 🥰

Can anyone help this guy find his tiny human?

02/01/2026

Edit: updated hours now on new post
Sunday 4th, we're giving it a go 🥰🫣
Saturday 3rd is a bit wet out so won't open today.

The Golden Hour is Here! 🌻✨
Our sunflower fields are officially OPEN for Pick-Your-Own this weekend at Crude Food!
Whether you’re after the perfect profile pic or just want to brighten up your dining table, come say hi and immerse yourself in the blooms.
🗓 Saturday Jan 3rd & Sunday Jan 4th
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 492 Puketapu Road
✨ FREE ENTRY
🌻 $2 per stem
A few quick tips:
✂️ Bring your own: Please bring your own secateurs or strong scissors to cut your stems.
🌤 Weather: We’ll post an update here by 8:30 AM if the weather looks a bit dodgy.
Every stem you pick helps support our community garden project as we work toward local food resilience. See you in the field! 💛