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Cultivating Change
Sarah Smuts-Kennedy shares her journey as an artist and advocate for regenerative farming practices, and her role in founding For the Love of Bees, OMG market garden, and the Earthworkers 101 course.

Sri Lankan pulled jackfruit curry
A deliciously unique vegan curry recipe. If you haven’t cooked with jackfruit before, this is an easy way to start. Recipe from Healthy Kelsi by Kelsi Boocock

From paddock to plate and back again
As he deepens his knowledge of organic and regenerative horticulture and the links with soil, food and health, Chris McIntosh of Ethos Café has found his life journey coming full circle.
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A potted garden of Asian veges
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
Summer gardening tips and tasks, by Diana Noonan
The…
Growing together with Common Unity
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
Immersing yourself in cold water has many health benefits, as Anne Gastinger discovers.
Organics around the world
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
Earth building is cheaper than conventional building –…
Solutions for patchy plant growth
This is the fifth article in a Soil Doctor series by Dr…
Multi-tasking market gardener
Malkiat Singh is a man of many talents and wears many hats…
Gluten-free Panforte Christmas recipe
This chewy cake, chock-full of fruit and nuts, is a decadent…
Organic weed solutions
There is an unfortunate trend online of people recommending…
Nurture, blossom and grow!
Tips and tasks for the November-Decembermāra, by Diana Noonan
The…
Worms at your service
Anyone can be a farmer! Worm farming is a great way process…
Recipe for an eco kitchen
Custom-made kitchen cabinetry using natural materials may…
Remedies for residues
This is the fourth article in a Soil Doctor series…
Grow with the flow
Anne Gastinger meets Dominique Schacherer and Logan…
Sweet spice: Vanilla from Tonga
On 31 December 2001 the island of Vava’u in…
Good mood food
We are currently overwhelmed by a mental health crisis, grappling…
Captivated by quinoa
As Diana Noonan has discovered, quinoa is…
Spring into the garden
Tips and tasks for the September–October māra, by Diana Noonan
The…
Empowering beginner gardeners
For many years Lily White and Ami Kennedy of…

