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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....

Often regarded as a weed, the humble dandelion is actually highly nutritious and has an array of medicinal uses. Dandelions grow all over NZ so it's pretty easy to harvest...

This is an old recipe from my fav online seedling store Awapuni Nurseries. Their team makes this sauce every year - pictured in the bottles at the back - tomato...

Preserving is such a satisfying process, one that used to be commonplace back in the day before we all had fridges and access to the huge array of canned and...

When the hens are laying and you have plenty of eggs try making these yummy dill pickled eggs. This recipe is from Trisha, creator of the marvellous Naturally By Tricia,...

We often get questions regarding hard water and what can be done about it, hard water is high in dissolved minerals with magnesium and calcium being the main culprits. When...

This week we have an informative article on Vitamin D from naturopathic clinician Katherine Matthews. Katherine is a leading naturopathic clinician, nutritionist and medical herbalist based in Auckland and Tauranga....

Adding hemp seeds to a recipe not only makes it more nutritious but also adds such a lovely nutty flavour and texture. The smooth spiciness of harissa with the delicate...

Flies are driving everyone mad at the moment and unfortunately there is no Green Goddess, toxin free, natural spray that actually kills flies. We have previously shared the recipe for...

Wick from Wicked Wellbeing has shared several recipes with us before and we’ve got another goodie from her again… and I must say, this Maple Almond Slice looks like quite...

Our lemon balm has gone mad in the garden, we now have so much of it that I've been looking for ways to use it other than brewing tea. This...