Hydroponics: can it count as organic?
Ahead of the government passing the Organic Products Bill, the Soil & Health Association’s general manager Pete Huggins talks dirt and water with horticulturists.
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Introduction to biodynamics
/in Features, Magazine ArticlesBiodynamics is a holistic organic practice that views a farm as an entire organism. Rebecca Reider explains the fundamentals of this earthy yet cosmic system of growing.
Summer gardening: maximising space, plant protection, and more
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesMost māra around the country are now in full swing, and keen gardeners are keeping up with succession sowings and plantings. While that’s wise, it also behoves us, as sustainable growers, to look for new ways to make the most from every plant we already have in the māra. Through meticulous maintenance and careful coaxing, we can all hope to increase production from our allotted growing space, while at the same time, reducing waste.
Degrowth: is it time to live with less?
/in Features, Magazine Articles, Organic WeekCapitalism is hurting the planet and people, yet we all play a part in driving consumerism. Ger Tew from upcycling collective The ReCreators talks about learning to tread lightly.
Rethinking glyphosate
/in Features, Magazine ArticlesLast year the Environmental Protection Authority called for information on the popular weed killer glyphosate, but are they dithering to avoid a risk assessment? Bonnie Flaws investigates.
Recycling companies close the loop
/in Building and TechnologyDiana Noonan investigates the work of three recycling companies saving us from ourselves.
Spring gardening: kai waste, seedlings, and other tips
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesNothing announces the start of spring more than the bright yellow blossom of te kōwhai! Kōwhai blooms also signal the beginning of some seriously hard mahi in the māra as we strive to give our seeds and seedlings the best, and earliest possible, start in life.
Visit the luxury hut heated by mulch
/in Building and Technology, Magazine ArticlesLouise Perzigian visits a luxury hut in Nelson with a low-impact price tag and a heating system powered by a giant pile of mulch.
Meet the locals: Weathersfield Organics
/in Health and Food, Magazine ArticlesBridgit Gibellini lives in Nelson and owns herb and vege seedling company Weathersfield Organics.
Winter gardening: fruit trees, new beds, and other tips
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesYour winter māra may be resting, but that doesn’t mean you can do the same! July and August are preparation months, and the mahi you put in now is essential if you are to reap rewards down the track. Act without delay because spring is just around the corner.
