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The rise, reasoning, and role of Soil & Health Association of NZ
Historian and Soil & Health National Council member, Matt Morris, chronicles the genesis of Soil & Health Association of NZ, and the impact we have made on organics in New Zealand.
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To GE or not to GE?
We are at a critical point in decision-making about releasing genetically engineered organisms into New Zealand's environment. Philippa Jamieson outlines some of the potential risks and benefits of our options in a comprehensive flowchart.
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Everything you need to know about natural bedding
On the hunt for a peaceful night’s kip, Theresa Sjöquist visits four natural bed manufacturers and discovers the secrets behind a healthful slumber.
Keep your garden growing
In the cooler months it’s tempting to wind down the edible beds, but try sowing and growing all over again for months of bountiful harvest at a time when store-bought veges command a premium price.
Breaking new ground
On a stretch of coastline at Kēkerengū, midway between Kaikōura and Blenheim, a field of medicinal plants is growing in the sunshine and sea breezes. This is no small garden. It spans 10 ha, making it the largest medicinal cannabis plantation in New Zealand. And unlike any other cannabis farm in New Zealand, this one is fully certified organic.
Sanctity of the soil with Maanu Paul
Maanu Paul feels two responsibilities keenly and they are intertwined: to provide food for his whānau, and to do it with the utmost respect for Papatūānuku, Mother Earth.
Craft and transform with Rekindle workshop
A Christchurch community workshop is empowering people to learn traditional crafts using local materials, which is good for people and the planet, as Anne Gastinger discovers.
Climate-smart farming with Dr Tim Jenkins
Dr Tim Jenkins explores the ways that organic farming practices, including resilient agro-ecosystems, can help prevent and adapt to the major challenge of our times: climate change.
Top quality organic crops with Willowmere Organics
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
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
A delicious cheesecake recipe using blackcurrants from ViBERi, the award-winning organic blackcurrant company.
Super summer recipes from the Two Raw Sisters
Recipes by the Two Raw Sisters, from their new book Salad
Plant-based recipes with a side of Bloody Mary
Matt shares a couple of simple and delicious recipes with Organic NZ readers.
The journey to health with a plant-based diet
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
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
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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 Tim…
Multi-tasking market gardener
Malkiat Singh is a man of many talents and wears many hats…
