Growing Native Shrubs on a Dairy Farm | Auckland News

Sandra Campbell turned neglected gullies on her dairy farm into thriving native shrub havens—boosting water quality, attracting birds, and adding joy to farming. What began as a beautification project exploded into a full-scale native planting operation: three nurseries, a vintage truck named Beryl, and a grandma’s old fridge repurposed as a seed vault. Inspired by her catchment work and hit by pandemic tree-buying costs, she started small, then scaled up, collecting seeds across New Zealand with help from friends and family. Using drone seeding for efficiency, she’s planted six hectares and sees it as a vital upgrade—like replacing a broken fence with a new one. It’s not just eco-impact—it’s a deeply rewarding journey of growth, community, and quiet triumph. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0558744bcf82370