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As far as plum sauces go this one from Awapuni Nurseries is an easy recipe to make, and with the addition of rhubarb and ginger it’s extra delicious! It would...

Building a house of any kind can be stressful – and, if it‘s a complete lifestyle overhaul, you may feel a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through...

This dish oozes with goodness, the perfectly cooked eggplant, herbs, spices and sauce topped off with Savour Casheta is a flavour sensation with every bite. This recipe is filling enough...

Eating from one's garden is incredibly satisfying, but it's not all as easy as it seems. Sometimes vegetables don't grow as expected (my beets were tiny last year), there's pests...

We are so lucky in New Zealand to have such a large variety of beautiful birds to admire and help us connect with nature. Did you know that birds need...

This clever invention was designed by New Zealand mum Hannah Smith and is a fantastic non-toxic way to get your floor clean. The Mopsock is a microfibre quilted sponge (made...

How many jars have you got stashed away in your cupboard waiting to have the labels removed but you just haven’t got around to it yet because it seems like...

If you are looking for a delicious old fashioned apricot square recipe you are in the right place. This naughty but nice slice is just so good, it has a...

Breathing isn’t always as simple as it seems and how we breathe can affect the way we cope with life. There are so many benefits to taking time each day...

This inspired salad recipe from The Hemp Farm chef is a work of art. The different textures and flavours from the combination of roasted vegetables, fresh citrus segments, bread crisps...

Are you looking for inventive, natural ways to clean brass? Lemon juice is extremely effective because it contains a mild acid that removes grime and polishes brass at the same...

Aren't ladybirds one of the loveliest little creatures. Here in New Zealand they are often called ladybugs, however they can also be called lady beetles or ladybird beetles. The offical...

This eye-opening and informative article on the importance of keeping hydrated is written by Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist who lives and practices in Whakatane, New Zealand. Paula works closely with...

This week's recipe from Sunfed for Chicken Free Chicken Tikka Masala is vegan, high in protein and packed full of nutrition. Made from premium yellow pea protein this plant based...

If you love a piece of toast topped with honey and are feeling creative this week, try this beautiful, delicately flavoured recipe from Wendyl's book 'A Natural Year'. My family...

WIN A $100 VOUCHER FROM URBAN BOUNTY! How awesome is this! Urban Bounty has a $100 voucher to give away to one of our Green Goddess subscribers! Urban Bounty has...

This DIY foot powder made with just two ingredients helps to keep feet fresh, and as both cloves and sage contain powerful anti-fungal oils this is a great remedy for...

This recipe from our favourite holistic nutritionist Natalie Brady is fantastic for those with gluten or dairy allergies who enjoy a sweet treat. The base of this divine raw and...

Is your garden currently producing more vegetables than you can get through before they start to perish? In this article eco warrior Hayley Crawford (aka Trash Talking Mama) has come...

Last week we shared a dandelion tea recipe and an article about the astonishing range of benefits associated with this common weed. During my research I found several articles and...

Dandelions are very common in New Zealand, most people think of this hardy plant as a weed but they are actually herbs that have a huge array of medicinal benefits....