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I’ve shared this information before, but after receiving information from the Taranaki Bee Keepers Club about the importance of keeping borax away from bees I felt it was important to...

How fantastic is the new packaging from Ceres for their organic flours? Made from plants and home compostable. Plastic build-up is the number one concern of New Zealanders. We hear...

Is it time for a “radical rethink” of the advice given to people about how much time they should spend in the sun? This article from Wendyl Nissen looks at...

This crisp, refreshing and nutritious salad from the ladies at I Am Co (who put together wonderful Delight Boxes packed full of treats) is one of my favourite vegetarian recipes,...

We’d like you to meet the team, who not only work in-store but behind the scenes making and distributing all our wonderful, natural products.Back left is Portia, Grant’s Daughter. Pop...

We are loving this idea from Hayley the Trash Talking Mama, the best thing is you can fill them with little eco gifts like our lava bracelets or car air...

Nathalie Simon, writer and editor, has shared her article on foods that help the brain and also addictions with us this week. Eating healthy is a priority for many people...

Keep your skin soft, glowing, and dewy with this lovely three ingredient facial mist. When out and about over the summer months having a bottle of mist with you can...

Pavlova .. without eggs .. how is this possible? With a little help from aquafaba (chickpea brine) it is! Grant is really quite excited that he can now enjoy this...

These beautiful pink pickled radishes make wonderful homemade Christmas gifts. They’re very easy to make and don’t take long to pickle. The tangy and slightly spicy flavour is delicious with...

So many of my mugs and tea cups are stained with coffee and tea, which is just unsightly. No matter how hard I scrub, the stain won’t go away.Earl Grey...

This lightly flavoured fluffy quinoa is the perfect accompaniment too many dishes served at Christmas time. The pineapple isn’t overwhelming as only the juice is used, grill a few pineapple...

Raspberry season is almost here! Raspberries are not just another tasty berry, they are packed full of minerals, antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, and folate. In New Zealand fresh...

This short article and infographic, from Bea Johnson, discusses the Zero Waste concept with five important but easy to follow steps. They are the Five R’s – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse,...

Fly season is here and I’ve had a few emails asking for a natural fly spray recipe that you can easily make at home. This spray is more of a...

Sounds weird … but did you know you can make ‘milk’ from zucchini’s? I didn’t until last week. This is one way to use up all those zucchini’s that ripen...

This asparagus salad with brown rice and walnuts from Holistic Nutritionalist Natalie Brady is so perfectly balanced with the trifecta of salad ingredients: something crunchy (chopped walnuts), something bright-tasting (fresh...

Buy now FREIGHT FREE $44.95 within New Zealand (small charge for rural) Click here. A Natural Year is about Wendyl’s recent year of living up North full time on her...

This lovely golden loaf is sweet and tangy with a hint of lavender, topped off with fresh lemon juice icing it tastes like summer. The recipe includes an egg free...