Rich pickings at a feijoa winery: Theresa Sjöquist traces 49 years of Lothlorien
Instrument of change for organics: Bridget Freeman-Rock visits former Soil & Health president Perry Spiller
Acid test: Safer weed management trials – Catherine de Monchy reports on citizen scientists using acetic acid
Gardening
Autumn gardening: Gather, snip and tidy, by Diana Noonan
How to make a lasagna bed – from the new book by Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka Permaculture
Compost solutions for urban renters, part 2, by Meghan Read
Maramataka for Haratua and Pipiri, May and June, by Liliana Clarke
Health and food
Love your hips! Immune boost and other health benefits of rosehips, by Sara Mertens
Make your own plant-based milks: Recipes, tips and nutritional value, by Gretta Carney and Isidora Roa
Farming and horticulture
Shovel-ready solutions: Scaling up organic, regenerative agriculture to reverse climate change, by Andre Leu
When metals are heavy: Soil Doctor part 2, by Dr Tim Jenkins
A rare breed ideal for organic blocks: Kim Phelps introduces the Hinterwald
Hands and hearts: The strengths of urban farming, by Carl Pickens
Building and technology
Cohousing for life, from the new book about Earthsong by Robin Allison, plus a review by Graeme North
Regulars
Editorial, Letters, Things we like, News including an obituary of Peter Downard, Soil & Health news, Soil & Health events and contacts, What’s on, Competitions
Organic NZ March/April 2021
Features
The rising tide of plant-based milk: Gretta Carney and Isidora Roa look at the environmental and ethical issues involved
Plant medicine from the soil: Rebecca Reider tells the story of Pure Peony’s skincare
Organic originals: Mercedes Walkham profiles four Soil & Health Mid Canterbury branch members – Juliette Hooper, Bev Cameron, Marry and Harry Lowe
Gardening
Compost solutions for urban renters: Meghan Read interviews two Aucklanders about the options they’ve chosen
Harvest gardening: Seasonal bounty, and what to plant next, by Diana Noonan
Contaminated compost: Minette Tonoli reports on plant damage from herbicide residues
Maramataka for Poutū-te-rangi and Paengawhāwhā– March and April, by Liliana Clarke
Health and food
Fake meat or real veg? Christine Dann asks what’s healthiest for you and Mother Earth
Hot cross buns: Recipe for Easter by Isabel Pasch
Preserving the harvestL Mouth-watering tomato and chilli recipes by Minette Tonoli
The risks of fluoridation to babies in the womb, by Dr John Christie
Farming and horticulture
Remedies for run-down soils: Dr Tim Jenkins kicks offs a new Soil Doctor series
Healthy food powered by nature, by organic market gardeners Dom Ferretti and Jeanette Ida
Building and technology
Tools for permaculture living: Theresa Sjöquist profiles Tess and Marco Partridge of Crafty Gatherer
Regulars
Guest editorial on climate change action by Marion Wood, Letters, Things we like, Competitions, News, Soil & Health events and contacts, What’s on
Organic NZ January/February 2021
Features
Local food loop in the capital city: Kaicycle, by Jennifer Jevons, Kate Walmsley, Rory Lenihan-Ikinand Ehsan Hazaveh
Passion for plums: Martin Freeth profiles Jennie and Bob Crum of Windsong Orchard in Renwick
Common ground: Highlights from Matt Morris’ new book about Aotearoa’s gardening histories
Gardening
Let us eat flowers, by Minette Tonoli
Tips and tasks for the summer garden, by Diana Noonan
Maramataka for Kohitātea and Huitānguru (January and February), by Liliana Clarke
Health and food
Summer recipes: Rose petal jam, seaweed dukkah, vegan ‘meatballs’ and creamy salad dressing
Healthy weight loss: Diana Noonan’s plant-based wholefood eating plan
Herbs of the sea: Nourish and heal with superfood seaweeds, bySara Mertens
Farming and horticulture
A tale of two groves: Crispin Caldicott talks with veteran olive grower Peter Crelinsten
Flamin’ weeds! David Whyte on using a hand-held flame weeder on his driveway
How to identify and control guava moth, by Duncan Smith
Building and technology
From the good earth: Greg Barron and Jin Ling’s poured earth house in Whangarei, by Theresa Sjöquist
Regulars
Editorial, Letters, Things we like, Competitions, News, Book reviews, Soil & Health events and contacts, What’s on
