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.
Summer gardening tips and tasks, by Diana Noonan The content below is available with a print or online reader subscription The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
There is an unfortunate trend online of people recommending using salt as an organic weed killer. Yes, salt is natural, but it’s not healthy for the ecosystem to add salt. David Whyte finds out why, and suggests some organic solutions to weed control. We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up…
Tips and tasks for the November-Decembermāra, by Diana Noonan The content below is available with a print or online reader subscription The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Anyone can be a farmer! Worm farming is a great way process your food scraps in a small contained space, and create garden fertiliser more quickly than a normal compost heap. Here are some tips from the Compost Collective. The content below is available with a print or online reader subscription The following content is…
As Diana Noonan has discovered, quinoa is a hardy and versatile plant. She shares her growing experiences and gluten-free recipes. The content below is available with a print or online reader subscription The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Tips and tasks for the September–Octobermāra, by Diana Noonan The content below is available with a print or online reader subscription The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
For many years Lily White and Ami Kennedy of the Germinate Collective have worked with adults and children, teaching gardening skills and empowering people to become successful organic food growers. Here they tell their story to Philippa Jamieson, and share an extract from their new resource, The Germinate Workbook, designed for learner gardeners, teachers and facilitators. We hope you enjoy this free article from Organic NZ. Sign up now…
Living willow sculptures can add fun, exploration and even legendary creatures to a garden, as Jen Rodgers discovers during a project at Warrington School, north of Dunedin. Tucked down the back of the school, past the swimming pool, is a little white gate. It leads to a garden, with the seasonal delights of shiny blackcurrants, native flaxes…
How easy is it for urban renters to compost their food scraps? Meghan Read interviews two Aucklanders in contrasting living situations about the options they’ve chosen. Michael Sewell, 22, living in University accommodation Michael’s in his fourth year of an engineering science degree at Auckland University. In 2020, he lived in the University’s largest self-catered student accommodation, Carlaw Park Student…
When Minette Tonoli’s lifelong dream finally came true, moving into a beautiful homestead in May 2019, she was convinced it was going to be the ‘year of abundance’, harvest baskets overflowing with organic produce, and the pantry filled with preserved bounty. Instead it became the year this herb lady turned into ‘herbicide lady’. This article was first published in…
By Denise Cox First published in Organic NZ May/June 2017 Olives (Olea europea) are evergreen trees native to Northern Africa. Cultivated since prehistoric times, olives are integral to the culture, diet and economies of the Mediterranean basin. Spain produces 45% of the world’s crop. Trees dating from biblical times still grow in the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem. …
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