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For anyone that has pets that are very much a part of their family as ours are, it's heartbreaking to think about the dogs that are so badly let down...

How Clean is Your Water – Actionable Tips for Homeowners All New Zealanders deserve safe, reliable, and affordable water services that support good health and sustainable environmental outcomes. Those words...

I love a green soup, and this one ticks all the boxes, it's super simple and super green! This soup recipe from Nutritional Therapist Paula Sharp is a warming, comforting...

Recently I have been looking into biochar and how it helps to regenerate the soil, my garden beds need an overhaul and using biochar is one of the best ways...

Practical Tips for Sustainable Meal Planning and Storage Over the years, sustainable meal planning has become all the buzz, with many adopting it as a part of their lifestyle. But,...

A very popular condiment indeed, Worcestershire sauce is a fermented liquid that is traditionally made with anchovies so it is not totally plant based. The other ingredients in regular commercial...

Winter is traditionally the time when moss and mould make our paths, decks, driveways and steps unsightly and slippery, this can be positively dangerous on these hard surfaces. Once the...

With greater emphasis being placed on sustainability, companies in New Zealand are increasingly directing their resources towards reducing the environmental impact of their operation. It doesn’t matter if you are...

For as long as we can remember, water has been an essential element for humankind. Water has many uses, from washing away dirt to simply quenching thirst. But beyond keeping...

Plantain is an excellent herb for reducing inflammation and soothing stings, it heals by drawing toxins and infections from the body as it soothes the skin. It can also help...

This eggless tea cake is very easy to make, it's an old recipe that was from many years ago when eggs were rationed during war time. With eggs now being...

Weeds are back! Over summer most of my favourite weeds lay dormant and I've been waiting for them to spring back to life. During this time I've particularly missed onion...

I'm super excited to have received my copy of Abundance by Anna Valentine from The Veggie Tree, the recipes are divine and the photography is absolutely stunning! I can not...

This recipe works wonders on any sticky-gooey-gummy mess without any of the chemicals used in commercial products. I’m often removing labels from jars, tins, and bottles and can be left...

Britney Pringle is competing in Miss Auckland 2023 and is raising funds to support Brave NZ, a cause that's very close to her heart. As a young woman, she has...

The Science Behind Calisthenics and Immune System Health: Understanding How Exercise Boosts Immunity If there’s been one bright spot to come out of the recent pandemic, it has been a...

This easy to make recipe is from Katherine who runs pressure canning workshops in and around Christchurch, one of her class attendees shared it with her and it's been a...

We’ve had quite a few emails lately asking for a face toner recipe. I’ve researched and tried quite a few but always come back to using our Green Goddess Natural...

This collection of luxurious white cotton nightdresses by The Moonflowers is simply divine! Each nightdress is inspired by vintage and antique pieces and made from the softest cotton. There's fifteen...

If you're looking to add something new and different to your baking repertoire you might enjoy this recipe for a delicious Middle Eastern cake that has been shared with us...

Plantain is a powerful 'weed' that has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it provides mild pain relief as well as increases circulation. Topically plantain leaves are often used to soothe irritated...