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November/December 2013
Features
- Earth dwelling: Whare uku, by Jeff Evans
- Powering up: Grid-tie solar energy, by Theresa Sjoquist
- Michael Reynolds: Earthship architect, by Annie Wilson and Renée Davies
- Earthship in Ngaruawahia, by Annie Wilson
- Hemp: The comback crop – hemp as a building product, by Rachel Rose
Gardening
- Climate-proof your garden, by Robert Guyton
- Gardening in community: Alice Bulmer visits Grandview Gardens in Hamilton
- For the love of loquats, by Denise Cox
- Moon calendar for November/December, by Rachel Pomeroy
Health and food
- Amazing amaranth, by Pam Blowers
- Garnet Station: Organic café in Westmere, Auckland
- Salvestrols: Prevent cancer naturally with organic fruit and vegetables, by David Hodges
- Rewena bread: The Māori sourdough, by Roger White
- The beauty of plants: Kyra Xavia profiles Nelson organic skincare company Plantae
- Fertility: Optimise your chance of conceiving, by Sandra Clair
Farming and horticulture
- Bucking the trend: Renée Gerlich profiles Bucky Box, a software company helping organic farmers and growers
- Farm and garden troubleshooter: Organic management of black nightshade, leaf miner and sclerotinia, by Dr Tim Jenkins
- Naturally the best: Christine Dann visits the Hellewells’ mixed farm in Waimate
Reports
- Soil & Health update
- Organic sector, including Green Drop (new organic wine, beer and spirits distributor), Southern Organic Group 30th anniversary, and new East West Organics shop opening in Auckland
Regulars
- Editorial
- Letters
- News
- Book reviews: Ecoman, Stone Age Farming, Munch
- Competitions
- Things we like
- What’s on
- Goods and services directory
September/October 2013
Features
- Free-range flock – Mary Ralston describes how she takes care of her chickens
- Chook tractors, by Brendan Hoare
- Quail: fowl for small spaces, by Janet Luke
Gardening
- Spring in the forest garden, by Robert Guyton
- Wild about worms: Worm farm ideas, by Christine Grieder
- Growing brassicas, by Mike Bradstock
- Lantern lookalikes: How to grow and cook tomatillos and cape gooseberries, by Denise Cox
- Moon calendar for September/October, by Rachel Pomeroy
Health and food
- Teff: An Ethiopian seed, by Pam Blowers
- Ti Kouka Café: A Wellington organic café, by Philippa Jamieson
- Modern muesli: Myth or misrepresentation? By Perry Spiller
- The singing baker: Profile of Purebread’s Robert Glensor
- Energy saving – but health depleting? Dirty electricity from electric bulbs and appliances, by Paul Waddell
- Plastic-free kitchen, one step at a time, by Sue Claridge
Farming and horticulture
- Getting better all the time: Rachel Rose visits MacSnack, a Taranaki farm with macadamia nuts, sheep and more
- Retro Organics: Fast forward – Suzanne Middleton profiles a Southland organic dairy farm
- Farm and garden troubleshooter: How to deal with grass grub, dandelion and rust, by Dr Tim Jenkins
Building and technology
- Building a rua kai: An experiment in traditional Māori food storage, by Lisa Christensen
Reports
- Soil & Health update
- Organic sector, including an obituary of John Ridout, and insect mesh crop covers successful against potato/tomato psyllid
Regulars
- Editorial
- Letters
- News
- Book reviews: Homeopathy and Plants; Embrace Your Space; Julia’s Guide to Edible Weeds and Wild Green Smoothies: The Poison Planters
- Competitions
- Things we like
- What’s on
- Goods and services directory
July/August 2013
Features
- Manic Organics: Denise Cox profiles a Far North greenhouse business
- Organic greenhouse growing: Jenny Lyons offers her tips
- Organic food hero: Wolfgang Mann, by Nicola Galloway
- DIY cloches for the home garden, by Stan Swan
- Diary of a green guerrilla, by Robert Guyton
Gardening
- Ancient knowledge for modern times: Rachel Rose profiles Mark Christensen and his work with heritage fruit and vegetables
- Seven Springs Farm: Dee Pignéguy discovers a CSA in the Waitakere Ranges
- Moon calendat for July and August, by Rachel Pomeroy
Health and food
- Hungry for hostas, by Ansel Oommen
- Parsnip: a winter favourite, by Pam Blowers
- The Good Earth Café, and pumpkin and kumara fritter recipe
- Fish: What’s the catch? by David Hodges
- Menopause with zest! by Sandra Clair
- Time for supermarkets to give NZ suppliers a fair deal, by Sue Kedgley
- Cadmium concerns: The risks and how to protect yourself, by Kyra Xavia
Farming and horticulture
- From a farmer’s heart, by Janette Perrett, Waikato organic dairy farmer
- Improving health through food, farming and friendship: Suzanne Middleton visits Marama Organics in South Otago
- Can hydroponics be organic? by Tim Jenkins
Building and technology
- Wattle and daub shed: To school with love, by Joseph Dougherty
Reports
- Biofuels in New Zealand
- Soil & Health update
- Organic sector, including a biological approach to PSA in kiwifruit
Regulars
- Editorial
- Letters
- News
- Book and film reviews
- Competitions
- Things we like
- What’s on
- Goods and services directory
May/June 2013
Features
- Home-grown grains, by Kay Baxter
- Gluten-free grains, by Karin Puttner
- Nicola’s no-knead sourdough bread, by Nicola Galloway
- Golden grains: Sheridan Gundry profiles Tolaga Bay farmers Mike and Bridget Parker, of Kiwi Organics
Gardening
- Growing pears, by Denise Cox
- Permaculture Hui and gardening news
- Moon calendat for May and June, by Rachel Pomeroy
- Love what you grow, by Diana Noonan
Health and food
- An apple a day by Pam Blowers
- Celebrating birthdays in an ethical way: Sabine Miller offers party ideas that avoid commercialism and are kind to the environment
- Love Bake Nourish, by Amber Rose
- Healthy digestion: The foundation of good health, by Sandra Clair
- Magic mud: The beneficial properties of clay, by Kyra Xavia
- Commonsense Organics: Denise Cox profiles the Wellington organic retail chain
Farming and horticulture
- Where hardy and hairy meet bald and ballsy: Annie Stuart profiles the Gows of Mangapiri Downs, Blackmount, Western Southland
- Farm and garden troubleshooter, part 4: Dealing organically with slugs, chickweed and apple black spot, by Dr Tim Jenkins
- GE animal feed? No thanks! by Frank Rowson
Building and technology
- Eco Bach envy, by Tina Booth
Reports
- Wilding pines: Are transgenic escapees likely?
- Organic sector, including OANZ Organic Market Report
- Soil & Health update, including AGM
- Organic NZ reader survey
Regulars
- Editorial
- Letters
- News
- Book reviews
- Competitions
- Things we like
- What’s on
- Goods and services directory
March/April 2013
Features
- Community Fruit Harvesting: Picking neighbourhood fruit for charities, by Dee Pignéguy
- Fungal forays: Philippa Jamieson enthuses about birch boletes
- Foraging and fossicking for fun by Mike Bradstock
- How to grow oyster mushrooms, by Janet Luke
Gardening
- Community gardens in Canterbury are growing! OANZ research reveals the big new thing in organics in Aotearoa, by Christine Dann
- Take a walk on the wild side: Wild edible plants are free for the picking, by Lisa Christensen
- Moon calendat for March and April, by Rachel Pomeroy
- Winter green manure crops, by Mike Bradstock
Health and food
- Cool as… cucumber, by Pam Blowers – includes recipes – cucumber smoothie and cucmber dip by Pam Blowers, and gazpacho by Jenny Longstaff
- Brown rice sushi recipe, by Philippa Jamieson
- The Joyful Vegan, by Suzanne Middleton
- How to henna, by Sarah Tennant
Community
- How to create a GE-free zone, by Zelka Grammer
- Staying GE-free for a new generation, by Susie Lees
Farming and horticulture
- Farm and garden trouble shooter, part three: How to deal with dock, cabbage family caterpillars, and peach leaf curl, by Dr Tim Jenkins
- Beyond 1080: safe and effective alternatives, by Rebecca Reider
- Hundreds of hives lost: Urgent action is needed for bees, by Sue Kedgley
Building and technology
- Zero carbon house, by Malcolm McAll
Reports
- Transgenic crops lead to contamination and herbicide resistance
- Organic sector: includes obituary of Clive Sinclair, and articles on glyphosate, Chatham Rise phosphate
- Soil & Health update
Regulars
- Editorial
- Letters
- News: including the new OANZ Market Report
- Competitions
- What’s on
- Goods and services directory
January/February 2013
Features
- Balance and harmony in mind and body: A cancer diagnosis was a wake-up call for Vanessa Lukes, writes Anne Gastinger
- Cancer and herbal medicine: Joel Le Blanc describes several herbs that have anti-cancer properties
- Good to be alive! by Marlena Odgers
- Toxic chemicals: Dibutyl phthalate’s legacies and lessons, by Sue Claridge
Gardening
- Eggs without industrial grains, by Kay Baxter
- The power of pee: Using urine in the garden, by Dee Pignéguy
- Seagrass: Magic mulch? by Kevin Durkan
- How to make a herb spiral, by Jon Foote
- Moon calendar for January and February, by Rachel Pomeroy
Health and food
- Smart meters: The health warnings continue, by Paul Waddell
- The dangers of aspartame, by Kyra Xavia
- Summertime recipes: Zesty yoghurt popsicles and creamy new potato salad, by Nicola Galloway
- Where does our food come from? We need mandatory country-of-origin labelling, by Sue Kedgley
- A good night’s sleep: How to sleep better and for longer, by Sandra Clair
Farming and horticulture
- Compost is the answer: Profile of Chaos Springs, by Annie Wilson
- Farm and garden trouble shooter, part two: Organic control of fat hen, aphids and powdery mildew, by Dr Tim Jenkins
- Building resilience: Avalon’s large farm business approach, by Annie Stuart
- Māori traditional medicine for stock health: Dr Marion Johnson’s research, by Gretchen Carroll
Reports
- Genetically engineered foods: Myths and truths
- Organic sector: including BioGro’s new organic standard for retailers
- Soil & Health Association update: Auckland branch activities, and Dunedin branch formation
Regulars
- Editorial
- Letters
- News
- Things we like
- Competitions
- What’s on
- Goods and services directory