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Doggy couture and cake culture

This week thisNZlife office we were talking about greyhound couture, cake culture, popcorn for breakfast.

Trend spotting: the future of skincare

From weird face masks to smart skin patches, there are plenty of beauty trends to help you face the future.

Feed your chickens fermented food

Kombucha. Kimchi. Kefir. Fermenting food is all the rage for humans, and now it turns out it can be of great nutritional benefit to your flock too.

Chilli facts for the chilly weather

What happens to your body when you eat chilli and how do you put out a chilli fire in your mouth? Jenny Somervell answers these burning questions.

Water Cooler: How to cut into a pumpkin

Busy bees, balls of bliss and a country bumpkin and her pumpkins - things that got us talking this week.

4 ways to weed your waterways

Aquatic weeds can be a major problem in lowland farming areas, but there are a few ways to tackle these pesky and persistent plants.

Recipe: Deconstructed Cheesecake

This edible flower cheesecake tastes as good as it looks.

How to clean your water tank

Winter is an ideal time to clean  your water tank.

Auckland edible flower business blooming

A South Auckland grower shares the secrets of her edible garden.

Coop of the month: Hönshus-1

There's no reason your hens shouldn't live in style. Introducing our coop of the month, the Hönshus-1.

Build an efficient fire

How to make sure your firewood is working at its best and tips for staying warmer than ever this winter.

Garden jobs for June

It's time to apply some love to your soil and prepare for spring.

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