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Join the No-Mow movement!

16 Apr 25
Dr John Flux’s neighbour once called to see if he had died – because the grass had grown so long! The Lower Hutt ecologist is an advocate of the no-mow movement because of its many environmental benefits, and describes here how he has implemented it for the past four years in his garden and on the footpath verge.
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Azadirachta indica - the neem tree

Neem: Nature’s healing gift to humanity

15 Apr 25
The neem tree has many benefits, including as a natural pesticide, fertiliser and it's a plant with various healing qualities. Katherine Smith reviews this book by Klaus Ferlow of Neem Research.
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Hot cross buns

14 Apr 25
This spicy, fruity and delicious hot cross bun recipe is by Isabel Pasch, who ran Bread and Butter Bakery in Auckland.
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Living Better, Together

27 Mar 25
In an increasingly disconnected world, many people are seeking ways to live more closely with both the environment and one another. For Simone Woodland, a dream to create a different way of life led to the Tākaka Cohousing project in Golden Bay. 
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The coolest tangi

10 Mar 25
Malcolm Murchie was a long-time Soil & Health member who passed away The whānau of long-time Soil & Health member Malcolm Murchie share the beautiful journey of their father’s tangi with Organic NZ readers in the hope it will inspire others to maintain rangatiratanga over their loved one’s final journey.
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Photos from Jenny’s garden

25 Feb 25
Soil & Health member Jenny Williamson shares some photos from her garden.
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Cultivating Change

25 Feb 25
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.
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Sri Lankan pulled jackfruit curry

23 Jan 25
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
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From paddock to plate and back again

23 Jan 25
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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Easy peri chicken dish

Easy peri peri chicken

22 Jan 25
A simple spicy chicken recipe from The Good Farm Cookbook, which features wholefood, ethical protein, gluten-free, low-sugar recipes.
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Mushrooming with next-gen homesteaders

22 Jan 25
Lenny Prinz and Jodi Collins lead a busy and inspiring life that includes growing mushrooms and cultivating spawn, developing compostable mushroom packaging, creating art, raising children, gardening and community projects. Read their story here.
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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.
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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!
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gardening calendar 2025 fundraiser

2025 Calendars for Sale

05 Nov 24
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.
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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.
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Spring into Kōanga!

22 Oct 24
Spring into Kōanga is a seasonal celebration on Waiheke Island. It’s one of the Kai for Community projects that focus on reconnecting with true seasonal celebrations and the stories and traditions around growing, harvesting and sharing food in the Waiheke community.  
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Steamed eggplant with spicy sauce drizzle

22 Oct 24
This is an extremely simple dish that’s packed full of flavour. It’s great to cook during peak eggplant (aubergine) season in the garden. There's a homemade chilli oil recipe here too!
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Asparagus & Lemon Walnut Crumble 

20 Sep 24
The asparagus season is short, so make use of the season with a nutrient-laden crumble you can whip up in 10 minutes.
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Fat Hen & Cashew Cheese Tart

19 Sep 24
A commonly foraged vegetable throughout the world, fat hen is a good source of protein, fibre, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A and trace elements, making this vegan tart — which uses both the seeds and leaves of the plant — highly nutritious.
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Leek and Potato Stew

23 Aug 24
A simple, flavour-packed stew utilising spring veg and pantry staples – serves four. Recipe and photos by Tess Lenart
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