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.
Bounty and busyness in the summer garden
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.
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.
Organic weed solutions
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…
Nurture, blossom and grow!
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.
Worms at your service
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…
Captivated by quinoa
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.
Spring into the garden
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.
Empowering beginner gardeners
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…
A taniwha in the garden
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…
Compost solutions for urban renters
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…
Keep your garden safe from killer compost
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…