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Sopa de Tortilla – Tortilla Soup

28 Nov 25

This tortilla soup is from the book Provecho: Real Mexican Food and Home. The recipe is simple but delicious, combining the different textures of crispy tortilla strips, soft avocado, chewy cheese and a dollop of cream, with a rich and flavourful tomato base.

Homegrown Fruit: Pests and disease-reducing strategies

28 Nov 25

Here are some organic strategies to reduce pests and disease in the home orchard, from the book "Homegrown Fruit: A practical guide", by Kath Irvine and Jason Ross.

Cherries on top

28 Nov 25

Cherries – a small but mighty gift from the orchard, and one of the most nutrient-dense fruits of the season! Nutritional therapist Paula Sharp shares her nutritional knowledge and two delicious recipes: fresh cherry, rocket and almond salad; and warm spiced cherry compote.

2026 Calendars For Sale!

31 Oct 25

Our Calendars are back by popular demand. We have the sought-after ‘N*de Gardening’ calendar, and the ‘Beautiful Gardens’ calendar (for those who prefer to hang a calendar that doesn’t get so much attention!). Both calendars include the moon phases.

Strawberries: Sweet, sustainable, and full of summer joy

30 Oct 25

Few fruits capture the feeling of summer like strawberries. Their vibrant red colour, delicate fragrance, and juicy sweetness make them one of our favourite seasonal fruits. Beyond their taste and beauty, strawberries have a rich history, impressive nutrition profile, and are easy to grow, as nutritional therapist Paula Sharp writes.

The Floral Dream

29 Oct 25

Want to grow cut flowers? This extract from "The Floral Dream" by Olivia McCord looks at how to source plants - from seed, seedlings, cuttings, bulbs and more.

Asparagus in season: From garden to table

24 Sep 25

Few vegetables announce spring quite like asparagus. With its tender green spears and delicate flavour, asparagus is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated seasonal treasures. Paula Sharp introduces this spring star, including gardening tips, recipes and nutritional benefits.

Worm Farming Tips

27 Aug 25

Home gardener Michelle Coenradi has four worm farms on the go. Here she outlines the benefits, and offers some tips from her experience.

Broccoli: A Winter Hero

27 Aug 25

Nutritional therapist Paula Sharp introduces broccoli, a winter hero, including gardening tips, recipes and nutritional benefits.

When Green Cleaning Turns Toxic

27 Aug 25

‘Chemical poisoning’ is how a long-time cleaner describes her severe reactions to using workplace cleaning products she thought would be safe. J Simons talks with Emma (name changed for privacy) to find out more.

Love leeks!

29 Jul 25

Nutritional therapist Paula Sharp loves leeks. Here she introduces this often unsung hero, including gardening tips, recipes and nutritional benefits.

The Gut Microbiome

10 Jul 25

One of the most complex systems supporting your health isn’t your brain, heart, or even your immune system – it’s your gut microbiome. Paula Sharp, nutritional therapist, finds out why this internal ecosystem is hailed by scientists as key to health research.

Strawberries – a self-sufficient crop

26 May 25

Planting strawberries in winter might sound ridiculous, but it's a great activity while the garden is dormant. Gillian Swinton offers tips for multiplying strawberries from runners, feeding the soil, and protecting your plants as they fruit.

Get-well-soon soup

19 May 25

This super flavourful and nourishing soup is the hearty winter pick-me-up of choice for Philippa Jamieson.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Photos from Jenny’s garden

25 Feb 25

Soil & Health member Jenny Williamson shares some photos from her garden.

Free Articles

Sopa de Tortilla – Tortilla Soup

Homegrown Fruit: Pests and disease-reducing strategies

Cherries on top

2026 Calendars For Sale!

Strawberries: Sweet, sustainable, and full of summer joy

The Floral Dream

Asparagus in season: From garden to table

Worm Farming Tips

Broccoli: A Winter Hero

When Green Cleaning Turns Toxic

Love leeks!

The Gut Microbiome

Strawberries – a self-sufficient crop

Get-well-soon soup

Join the No-Mow movement!

Neem: Nature’s healing gift to humanity

Hot cross buns

Living Better, Together

The coolest tangi

Photos from Jenny’s garden

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Proudly published by the Soil and Health Association NZ