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Willowmere 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.
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 following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
Earth building is cheaper than conventional building – but only if you do it yourself, says Sam Southward. He has built four light-earth constructions at the delightfully named Absurdistan Community near Kaiwaka. Theresa Sjöquist pays a visit to find out more. The following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
This is the fifth article in a Soil Doctor series by Dr Tim Jenkins. This time we look at the issue of patchy pastures and crops. The following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
Malkiat Singh is a man of many talents and wears many hats (well, turbans in his case). He has an engineering degree, an advanced diploma in mechatronics, and a graduate diploma in project management. Over the last decade or so, he has worked as a licensed immigration adviser under his company Carmento (care plus mentoring) […]
Tips and tasks for the November-Decembermāra, by Diana Noonan The following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
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 following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
Custom-made kitchen cabinetry using natural materials may be more expensive up-front, but it’s healthier, long lasting, and won’t end up clogging our landfills like cheaper products. Theresa Sjöquist talks to craftsman cabinetmaker Roland Zander about his business Natural Kitchens, and things to consider in creating more sustainable kitchens. The following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
This is the fourth article in a Soil Doctor series by Dr Tim Jenkins. This time we look at the issue of pesticide residues in soil. The following content is only available to members. Join us for access.
