How to grow garlic | A homesteader’s guide to growing garlic
Gillian Swinton shares her tips for growing garlic as a self-sufficient crop. Words from her modern homesteading book: The Good Life.
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From backyard to book | Kimberly Andrews on her children’s book, ‘Giraffe the Gardener’
Kimberly Andrews shares how her own garden and other green spaces influenced her latest children’s book, Giraffe the Gardener
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Forager’s favourites | 6 interesting edible fungi to find in Aotearoa
This article highlights six edible fungi found in Aotearoa, selected from A Naturalist’s Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand by ecologist Ruben Mita
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Recipe | Persimmon, tamarind + date chutney
Rowan Bishop’s recipe for persimmon, tamarind + date chutney, to pair with pies, curries, egg dishes, or a delicious addition for sandwiches and on crackers.
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Recipe | Zucchini relish
Rowan Bishop’s delicious recipe for a zucchini relish. Perfect for using up the glut of zucchinis in your garden.
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Recipe | Green herb mayo
Rowan Bishop’s recipe for a green herb mayo, perfect for a a dip or drizzled over roasted baby carrots.
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Whānau, I te ao, I te pō — A family estate for fun, friendships and joy
Bryce and Delwyn’s 5 acre property had been planted 10 or so years prior some trees and borders. But a new development was undertaken by Michael Mansvelt to evoke the look and feel of a tropical resort for the new pool and outdoor living area.
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How to create an edible garden | A Floral Feast
A guide to growing edible flowers, foliage, herbs and seeds. Written by Carolyn Dunster, A Floral Feast.
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A permaculture way of gardening | The ethics & principles of permaculture
Connie Cao discusses the ethics and principles of permaculture. In recognition of her own garden and new book, Your Asian Veggie Patch.
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Recipe | Green goodness soup
Tracey Bennett’s Green Goodness Soup is packed with wholesome ingredients that you can switch up, depending on the season.
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Recipe | Banana berry ice cream
A healthy and delicious alternative to ice cream - perfect for when you have excess bananas that need to be used. Recipe by Tracey Bennett.
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Recipe | Home-made loaded hashbrowns
A healthy version for a classic comfort food - Tracey Bennett shares her recipe for home-made loaded hashbrowns + her plant-based feta recipe that pairs perfectly as a topping to these hashbrowns.
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