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Working with the earth

18 Dec 24

Coral Ramiro is the manager of Earth Stewards certified organic urban farm in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton, and an alumna of the Earthworkers Hort 101 programme. She tells her story to Sarah Smuts-Kennedy.

Dark chocolate crunch bars (aka ‘healthy’ protein bars)

25 Nov 24

Each of these easy-to-make healthy protein bars gives you about 5 grams of protein - perfect for a snack!

Our Calendars are back by popular demand. We have the sought after ‘N*de Gardening’ calendar, as well as a requested ‘Beautiful Gardens’ calendar (for those who prefer to hang a calendar that doesn’t get so much attention!). Both calendars include the moon phases.

Steve Erickson, second from right, and group in pasture

Creating on-farm fertility

22 Oct 24

Chaos Springs at Waihi run regular workshops about soil health, composting, and on-farm fertility. Jenny Lux reports on a recent workshop.

Top quality organic crops with Willowmere Organics

15 Dec 21

Willowmere Organics is a new twist on a traditional organic farming operation, as Mary Ralston finds out. Extensive use of cover crops and compost, microbiological inputs and finely tuned fertiliser applications ensure high value vegetable, grain and leaf crops.

Vibrantly organic blackcurrants from ViBERI

15 Dec 21

On the fertile soils of South Canterbury, near the foothills of the Southern Alps, sits ViBERi, the award-winning organic blackcurrant operation of Tony and Afsaneh Howey. Jeff Smith pays a visit.

Raw blackcurrant & vanilla cheesecake recipe

15 Dec 21

A delicious cheesecake recipe using blackcurrants from ViBERi, the award-winning organic blackcurrant company.

Super summer recipes from the Two Raw Sisters

15 Dec 21

Recipes by the Two Raw Sisters, from their new book Salad

Plant-based recipes with a side of Bloody Mary

15 Dec 21

Matt shares a couple of simple and delicious recipes with Organic NZ readers.

The journey to health with a plant-based diet

15 Dec 21

Eating a plant-based diet with as many organic ingredients as possible was a decision that saved his life, the Taranaki father-of-two is convinced. Doris Neubauer tells the story.

A potted garden of Asian veges

14 Dec 21

Nathan Shiu has created an oasis of plenty in his steeply sloping garden on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, including many Asian vegetables not seen in most back yards. This grandad has hit upon a great model to make gardening easier for older people while also supporting the health of the younger generation. Dee Pignéguy pays a visit to find out more.

Bounty and busyness in the summer garden

14 Dec 21

Summer gardening tips and tasks, by Diana Noonan The…

Growing together with Common Unity

14 Dec 21

Common Unity’s roots are deeply set in its community in the Hutt Valley, 25 km north of Wellington. We marvelled at everything this not-for-profit organisation was achieving: growing and distributing food, sharing knowledge and building its own solutions to the challenges faced in its community.

Taking the plunge into cold-water immersion

14 Dec 21

Immersing yourself in cold water has many health benefits, as Anne Gastinger discovers.

Organics around the world

13 Dec 21

The demand for New Zealand organic produce is growing, reflecting the global trend. Local experts share their thoughts with Melissa Reid on how the sector can scale up to meet domestic and export demands.

Light-earth sanctuary

27 Oct 21

Earth building is cheaper than conventional building –…

Solutions for patchy plant growth

27 Oct 21

This is the fifth article in a Soil Doctor series by Dr…

Multi-tasking market gardener

27 Oct 21

Malkiat Singh is a man of many talents and wears many hats…

Gluten-free Panforte Christmas recipe

26 Oct 21

This chewy cake, chock-full of fruit and nuts, is a decadent…

Organic weed solutions

26 Oct 21

There is an unfortunate trend online of people recommending…

Nurture, blossom and grow!

22 Oct 21

Tips and tasks for the November-Decembermāra, by Diana Noonan The…

Worms at your service

21 Oct 21

Anyone can be a farmer! Worm farming is a great way process…

Recipe for an eco kitchen

25 Aug 21

Custom-made kitchen cabinetry using natural materials may…

Remedies for residues

25 Aug 21

This is the fourth article in a Soil Doctor series…

Free Articles

Working with the earth

Dark chocolate crunch bars (aka ‘healthy’ protein bars)

2025 Calendars for Sale

Creating on-farm fertility

Members-only Articles

Top quality organic crops with Willowmere Organics

Vibrantly organic blackcurrants from ViBERI

Raw blackcurrant & vanilla cheesecake recipe

Super summer recipes from the Two Raw Sisters

Plant-based recipes with a side of Bloody Mary

The journey to health with a plant-based diet

A potted garden of Asian veges

Bounty and busyness in the summer garden

Growing together with Common Unity

Taking the plunge into cold-water immersion

Organics around the world

Light-earth sanctuary

Solutions for patchy plant growth

Multi-tasking market gardener

Gluten-free Panforte Christmas recipe

Organic weed solutions

Nurture, blossom and grow!

Worms at your service

Recipe for an eco kitchen

Remedies for residues

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Proudly published by the Soil and Health Association NZ