Pouwera, the circular community garden in Ōrākei
Rob Small takes us on a tour of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s productive māra and talks organics, mātauranga Māori and the challenges of pesky pūkeko
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Autumn gardening
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesAs autumn rolls on into winter, it’s so easy rest on our laurels and leave the edible beds and orchard to their own devices. But I find that activity now, brings the reward of fresh produce right through the coldest months, and healthy food-bearing trees in spring.
Where do regen and organics stand on soil?
/in Farming and Horticulture, Magazine ArticlesDiverging focuses on soil health and chemical inputs is illuminating a gap between regenerative and organic practices. But adherents say it’s an opportunity to come together and find a way forward, says Desmond Finlay.
To GE or not to GE: Organic growers consider Pfizer
/in Features, Magazine ArticlesOrganic NZ asked four organic growers to share their stories of how they navigated ethical considerations regarding the Pfizer vaccine.
Cultivating a climate of change with the Earthworkers Programme
/in Farming and Horticulture, Magazine ArticlesSarah Smuts-Kennedy, the powerhouse behind urban-farming programme For the Love of Bees, talks about Earthworkers – a new course nurturing photosynthesis and microbe farmers.
Keep your garden growing
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesIn the cooler months it’s tempting to wind down the edible beds, but try sowing and growing all over again for months of bountiful harvest at a time when store-bought veges command a premium price.
Sanctity of the soil with Maanu Paul
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesMaanu 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.
Top quality organic crops with Willowmere Organics
/in Farming and Horticulture, Magazine ArticlesWillowmere Organics is a new twist on a traditional organic farming operation, as Mary Ralston finds out. Extensive use of cover crops and compost, microbiological inputs and finely tuned fertiliser applications ensure high value vegetable, grain and leaf crops.
A potted garden of Asian veges
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesNathan 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.
Bounty and busyness in the summer garden
/in Gardening, Magazine ArticlesSummer gardening tips and tasks, by Diana Noonan The following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
