the humble experts in productive landscapes
Whether you are a lifestyler, market gardener, artisan food producer, rural land owner, or an urban plot dweller our approach is always the same. We get to know you, to fully understand your land and its capabilities, regional conditions, and water availability. All the while we are taking into consideration your needs in terms of budget, space, and desired outcomes.
Our emphasis is on natives which are hardy and reliable and to establish orchards that focus on heritage fruit trees which are time tested, high yielding and more pest and disease resistant.
Our clients love what we do and we love to build long-lasting relationships with them. We are not ones for blowing our own trumpet, so we will let others do that for us. Here is what some of them have to say about us ➔
What are productive landscapes
At Forgotten Fruits our approach is to develop orchards that employ a mixed planting approach. This system encourages a balance to coexist between aesthetics and productivity. They are designed to deliver high yielding orchards that have lower maintenance and are hardy; and to encourage a rich bio-diverse environment that is teaming in beneficial insects and bird life.
• Increased pollinator populations
• Higher soil moisture retention
• Lower maintenance
• Reduced disease
From design, planning and supply, through to support & advice, our goal is to help you to keep your orchard healthier, more productive and sustainable long into the future.
Orchard + landscape design and planning
Our orchard design and consultancy service is packed full of practical solutions tailor-made to your unique situation. To find out more about our fees and what we offer, make sure you click below
Nursery and heirloom fruit tree supply
We propagate, graft and raise specially selected tree varieties that have proven to be hardier and more resistant to the dry Northland conditions. Check out whats been happening in the nursery below …
Planting & advice
Interested in rejuvenating an existing orchard? Or looking for tips on how to maintain your established one? Looking to re-plant, extend or enhance your properties landscaping?
From the Nursery.
We truly appreciate all the amazing growers & orchardists we have met over the past 15 years. Thank you so much for your support plus the permission of material received & used.
We have completed some fantastic projects last year with a few on-going larger scale installations still on the go. Click on the work/projects link to check out what we have been up to lately which we continually update.
If you want to have a beautiful garden that is also productive and low maintenance you might want to take the best first step and book in a consultation site visit to determine how your land can best be designed. Our services are largely for the Northland region and as low as Warkworth.
For this exciting fruit season, may you all have bountiful harvests.
Many Thanks,
Benji and Laura Woodman
Updates / Catalogue
2024 Heirloom Fruit Tree Catalogue.
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“We believe that orchards should integrate naturally with our landscapes and are an investment for the future. They need to be established with care and expertise so as to maximise their full potential to produce healthy bountiful harvests.”
To find out how to get the most out of your property
contact us for a site visit