Julie CraigMar 311 minGlue GoneIf like me you brew and ferment, you'll have come across the sticky glue you find on the sauce bottles and jam jars that you've saved...
Derek CraigMar 101 minKaramu snacks are readyThe shrub Karamu Coprosma robusta is fruiting now and makes a tasty treat. As part of the coffee family the fruit is edible and if you...
Julie CraigDec 14, 20212 minRoses are for Eating... The language of Flowers.With our Spring flowers still in bloom I thought it would be a good time to talk about the edible flowers that are blooming and how the...
Julie CraigDec 9, 20211 minHello SweetpeaSummer has arrived and with it the late spring flowers are still in bloom. One of my favourites is the humble sweetpea. She rises...
Julie CraigOct 2, 20212 minPollinator Highway and the Humble Bumble Bee With an abundance of rain and more sunny days, Spring is a time of massive growth as the soil warms, seeds burgeon and herbs bolt looking...
Julie CraigJul 4, 20212 minFollowing Nature's RythmIf you follow garden wisdom, you simply do what is needed to stay healthy and regenerate. You access nourishment from a healthy biome,...
Julie CraigApr 16, 20212 minOlive BoundAutumn is truly upon us. The wind is colder (which I love!) and the earth is still warm, making the perfect time to go out between rain...
Julie CraigMar 24, 20212 minRe-AlignHow do you re-align your self with the important parts of your life. Is it to always be in control or have your ducks in a row? Life is...
Derek CraigMar 14, 20211 minAfter the singing comes the destructionAs the great cicade crescendo drops during the shortening days of autumn, the telltale signs of their breeding success cause headaches in...
Julie CraigMar 5, 20212 minMarch Abundance - Apples GaloreMarch brings us into the Autumnal Abundance of Apples In the heart of Maungaturoto are some dear friends of ours. We visited them...
Julie CraigFeb 16, 20213 minFebruary Finds Part 2 Fruit & Herbal Gummies There are may reasons why you would go to the effort of making these sweet treats, first among them is because....Yum! Seriously, they...
Julie CraigFeb 2, 20212 minFebruarys Finds - Part 1 Drying & DehydratingFebruary officially marks the last month of Summer and reminds us to be prepared for the winter months. After the Summer Solstice,...
Julie CraigDec 14, 20202 minHoliday Blessings and CakeOur most fervent wish for all menbers of our community is a safe, peaceful and blessed holiday period. May prosperity and joy find and...
Julie CraigNov 27, 20203 minPreserving the Seasons - What to do with Grape Leaves?Derek and I see our garden with different perspectives. He says "Grow it, and then people will eat it", where my opinion is, "show people...
Julie CraigAug 29, 20202 minThe AGEE Jar Enabling SocietyMy obsession with these sturdy, ageless and reliable jars began when my Nana gave me her small collection. My preserving journey began...
Julie CraigJan 31, 20202 minThe Vagus Nerve and Your Gut HealthIt all begins with a healthy oral biome