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Late-spring gardening tips and tasks for this November
Summer is on the horizon, so best to get your warm-weather produce blooming. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth Plant passionfruit in a warm, sunny spot, sheltered from winds and frosts. Passionfruit will...
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How to render fat
Rendered fat cooling in jars. You can use fresh or frozen fat when rendering. Words: Rebecca Stewart WHAT YOU’LL NEED fresh or frozen fat or fatty meat a slow cooker, roasting dish in the oven or a...
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The Pumpkin episode three: The marriage of traditional knowledge and modern...
Introducing The Pumpkin, a podcast devoted to homesteading and permaculture in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Join NZ Lifestyle Block editor Michael Andrew as he connects with inspirational and innovative...
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Permaculture paradise in coastal Waikato
Words: Michael Andrew In a stunning bush block in coastal Waikato, two young enthusiasts are channelling resilience and innovation to create a thriving hub of permaculture, arts and spirituality....
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How to control kikuyu
It’s the undisputed bane of many blocks, smothering pastures and strangling gardens. However, kikuyu can be useful if controlled effectively. Words: Michael Andrew There are few block owners who would...
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7 ways to create abundant food production on your block
Rebecca Stewart explores the best ways to maximise food production on the block. Words: Rebecca Stewart With so much attention on the cost of living these days, it’s no wonder more people are becoming...
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All of the gardening jobs to get done this December
Get out into the sunshine this December and get stuck into the garden. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth 1. Water celery regularly to ensure stalks remain crisp. Plants will thrive with a fortnightly feed of...
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A fresh start for a January garden
Start the new year with a thriving garden. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth Harvest passionfruit, nectarines, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots, peaches and plums. If whitefly and aphid numbers...
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The Food Farm reap the rewards of the coast
After a busy spring, it sometimes pays to take a break from the farm and head to the coast for its own unique bounty of kai. Words and images: Angela Clifford January is the “top of the mountain”...
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Rebecca Stewart: Following in the footsteps
Rebecca reflects on the struggles of those who lived on their block of land before her family. Words: Rebecca Stewart Images: Summer Stewart As a new year dawns, we have been thinking a lot about...
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Tips for mowing on a slope
Simple tips for safely maintaining a steep area. Words: Michael Andrew In a country like New Zealand, seldom is a farmer or block owner blessed with a tabletop-flat piece of land. In fact, gnarly...
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A mudbrick home in Golden Bay inspired by Native American and Mediterranean...
Inspired by Pueblo adobe architecture, Mike Rimu built his house out of locally-sourced, light adobe blocks. Adobe houses are valued for their thermal performance and low environmental footprint...
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Fire prevention, done by a New Zealand block expert
Hot, dry weather across the world has shown just how easily wildfires can kindle and spread. Fortunately, some of the best and most cost-effective fire prevention experts can be found on many New...
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Jane Wrigglesworth: A guide to garden arches
These versatile structures not only add a touch of elegance, but also provide a framework for climbing plants. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth Gardens are not just spaces filled with plants. They are places...
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8 plants to get through droughts
With water shortages becoming more common, here’s how you can keep your garden alive and thriving during the dry months. Words: Michael Andrew It’s extremely disappointing to see well-tended...
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A garden checklist for the first signs of autumn
Enjoy the final summer goodies and start to prepare for autumn. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth Continue harvesting chillies, tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums and aubergines, taking note of which annuals have...
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The Downward Journey: For the love of soil
Angela Clifford reflects on her almost two-decade journey into soil health, and a a recent workshop with the woman who provided the tools to think differently. Images: Camilla Rutherford When my...
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The pest berry with plenty of uses
It may often be viewed as a pest species in New Zealand, but the elder tree has been revered by human beings for millennia for its spiritual and medicinal applications. Words and photos: Felicity Joy...
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How to keep a fly invasion under control
With flies mounting their usual late-summer assault on New Zealand’s rural properties, Nelson Lebo shares his tips to stiffen defences with an effective yet affordable homemade fly trap. Words: Nelson...
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The Pumpkin episode four: The rise and appeal of homegrown milk
Introducing The Pumpkin, a podcast devoted to homesteading and permaculture in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Join NZ Lifestyle Block editor Michael Andrew as he connects with inspirational and innovative...
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