Our Land

Give vegetables a suitable companion and reap the rewards.

Pruning a peach tree can be a test of a marriage but the results are bountiful.

Bio-farmed and ethically raised, the lambs grown for Provenance Meat are owner David Crutchley’s pride and joy — and reason for winning the paddock category of the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards for 2019.

Healthy soil and biodiversity are among the many benefits of rotating crops.

There’s little room for nuance in the debate over the health of the country’s rivers and streams.

Whakatane’s White Goose Orchard produces fantastic feijoas and winning wines, and its owners are huge proponents of the potential nutritional benefits of the aromatic fruit.

Seasons are everything for productivity, so kick start the month with this autumn checklist.

Work is underway on a  teaching centre that will offer workshops, lectures, and  apprenticeships for anyone eager to learn the peculiarities of organic enterprise.

We’re on the road into winter, but there’s still plenty to produce for your kitchen.

There’s a great source of free greens in the sea, if you know the ones to look out for.

Seaweed is full of nutrition, both for you and your garden. Warning: may be stinky.

This trestle is ideal for a compact potting table or a base for a plant container.

It's easy to process, stores for a long time and is incredibly versatile. There’s no other fruit or nut that makes a great baking flour, a lovely soup, or a great-tasting pesto.

Nathan Orr’s enthusiasm for tiny homes and leaving a smaller footprint on the planet is rooted in a teenage illness.

Two great options for fodder, shelter, shade and firewood can be as simple as a stick in the ground

Prepare beauties like anenomes and ranunculus this month for a spring filled with gorgeous flowers.

The park ranger reflects on the past, present and future protection of Auckland’s Waitākere Regional Park.

Planning ahead in March can make all the difference for autumn and winter harvests.

Graham and Tess Smith prove that it’s the size of your attitude that counts, not the size of your block.

It’s not fertiliser, and the cause is probably looking at you.

Make the most of a late summer peach glut with three quick (and tasty) recipes.

If you love salads, there are some great leafy options to sow and enjoy this autumn, and one has a sweet little bonus.

Going free-range can improve the health of your hens, but there are some factors to consider when letting your hens loose.

A wild orchard in the heart of Dunedin is planted with more than 60 fruit trees.

The vast majority of Kāpiti Island is a nature reserve. But 20 hectares of the iconic island is privately owned by a whānau dedicated to preserving their whakapapa — including the land and everything upon it — and sharing it with the world.

How to save time by sorting your seed garlic during the harvesting process.

Kale is a trendy healthy option but it can be tough and chewy if not handled with care. Jenny Somervell shares her tips on when to plant and harvest kale and how to cook it properly.

Make sure ewes, pigs and poultry have plenty of shade and keep water troughs clean to encourage drinking.

Quad bikes are popular vehicles on farms and lifestyle blocks, yet one of the trickiest to use.

The world wants our freshwater crayfish. Now there’s a practical guide on how you can farm them and get a bite of the juicy price tag.

During the week Jason Price is a management consultant and efficiency expert. At the weekend he has an odd fascination with doing things by hand, like baling hay.

Installing a rainwater-collection system makes the most of this natural resource and cuts down on water bills.

If you’re a romantic at heart, turning your land into a wedding venue might be an opportunity to earn some extra cash.

Most people avoid getting into hot water, but the creator of a Coromandel resort spent two decades, and many millions of dollars, drilling for it.