Tomtit Farm Garden Club - Return to the māra

A Seasonal Garden Club Rooted in Soil, Spirit & Sovereignty

Return to the māra. Return to yourself.

Whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take your home garden to the next level, Return to the Māra is your invitation to step more fully into growing.

This seven-month garden club is designed for backyard or small-scale growers who want to confidently grow healthy vegetables and beautiful cut flowers, while also learning how to work with the rhythms of nature

Rooted in organic principles and living soil practices, you’ll gain the skills, seasonal understanding, and support to create a thriving, abundant garden that nourishes you, your soil, and your ecosystem.

October 2025 – May 2026 | Tomtit Farm, Matangi

Limited to 15 places

Whats included

Each month, we’ll gather at Tomtit Farm in Matangi to explore a key seasonal topic. You’ll get practical, hands-on learning and personalised support to help you apply what you learn in your own space - whether that’s a backyard garden, a lifestyle block, or a few raised beds.

Monthly in-person wānanga at Tomtit Farm (Matangi, Waikato)
Mentorship with Brit, organic grower, nutritionist, and soil-loving mama
Seeds + seedlings each season, ready for your home garden
Hands-on learning, including:
- Seed sowing & propagation
- Composting & soil health
- Space planning & seasonal rhythms
- Plant health, pest prevention & natural inputs
- Backyard biodiversity
- Seed saving & succession planting
- Growing in a way that supports long-term soil fertility
Reflective “homework” activities to embed your learning
Private support group to ask questions and get encouragement between sessions

Course Details

Return to the Māra runs from October to May, guiding you through the full growing season - from the first spring seedlings to the final autumn harvest. We’ll meet once a month at Tomtit Farm in Matangi, gathering as a small, intentional group of just 15 growers to ensure deep support, connection, and learning.

The full cost is $700, with the option to pay upfront or in monthly instalments to make it accessible.

This is more than a course - it’s a season of transformation, and spaces are limited to protect the wairua of the group.

This is For You If

You want to grow an abundant backyard garden that keeps on giving - not just feeding you, but feeding the soil, the insects, the birds, and the whole ecosystem
You’re ready to garden with confidence, knowing what to plant, when, and why
You want to thrive alongside Mother Nature
You crave a deeper connection to Papatūānuku through the simple, powerful act of growing
You want practical tools and knowledge to grow healthy, kai and flowers
You’re seeking a space of seasonal rhythm, support, and community
You’re ready to become a guardian of your garden - and a grower of sovereignty

Why Return to the Māra?

Because there’s power in coming back to the garden - not just as a space to grow food, but as a space to learn, observe, slow down, and reconnect with the cycles of the seasons.

At Tomtit Farm, we believe gardens should be built on living soil, biodiversity, and care - and we want to help you grow yours with intention and confidence.

Return to the Māra isn’t just about having more tomatoes or flowers this summer. It’s about building your skills, deepening your understanding of your space, and becoming the kind of grower who trusts the process - and enjoys it, too.

What You’ll Leave With

A thriving home garden
A toolkit of seasonal skills
Seeds saved from your own harvest
Confidence in your growing
A deeper connection to Papatūānuku
A sisterhood of fellow growers
A sense of sovereignty, rooted in soil